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The Intellectual Dummy

by Emily Paufler

For those of us who are smart, but financially inept.

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Episodes

  1. The Intellectual Dummy: How To Save for Retirement

    This episode talks about how reducing debt quickly can help you save for retirement, how much you need to save for retirement, how much you need to save for emergencies, and strategies for saving for both retirement and emergencies.

  2. The Intellectual Dummy: How To Be Successful

    This episode covers what to bring to an interview, how to create a resume and cover letter, how to ask for help financially, and how to set long-term goals.

  3. The Intellectual Dummy: How To Choose Your Insurance

    This episode is all about learning about different types of insurance and how they can apply to you, understanding terminology associated with insurance, and how to choose the right options for you!

  4. The Intellectual Dummy: How To Choose a Bank

    This episode has great tips on how to choose the right type of account based on your financial needs and goals, in addition to information on common fees banks charge. You should always do your research on your potential bank, but this episode is a great introduction on things to look for.

  5. The Intellectual Dummy: Creating and Trimming Your Budget

    This episode covers what a budget is and how it can be a useful tool in managing your finances, as well as some ways you can make your own budget template. At the end some simple ways to trim your budget are included in order to fit the needs and goals we established in the last episode.

  6. The Intellectual Dummy: How To Split Wants from Needs

    This is the first podcast in a mini series on financial planning. Differentiating wants from needs is the first stepping stone in the journey to becoming a financially sound intellectual.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

For those of us who are smart, but financially inept.

HOSTED BY

Emily Paufler

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For those of us who are smart, but financially inept.

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The Intellectual Dummy is created and hosted by Emily Paufler.
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