The Money JAR
by Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington
Welcome to The Money JAR, a podcast for young adults covering real world financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness.The Money JAR - Junior Achievement Radio, is produced by Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington in Portland, Oregon. The Money JAR is a podcast about careers, healthy financial habits, and boundless possibilities. Junior Achievement Radio strives to inspire and empower young adults by giving them the knowledge and tools to succeed as they enter the economics of life.Delivered in 25-35 minute episodes, our shows consist of informative and essay style segments interspersed with talk/interview style segments distributed bi-weekly.
Episodes
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Perspectives on Economic Empowerment
The Money JAR team recently interviewed associates from North Highland Worldwide Consulting about their perspectives on Economic Empowerment; what does it mean, how is it achieved and how does having it change one's life. The interviews took place in conjunction with the company's annual Day of...
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Rerun #210: Educator Abby Norris, Certificates of Deposit, Paper Towel Sniffer
Revisit Episode #210 and learn about Cerificates of Deposit; hear from Abby Norris, a middle school Social Studies teacher, about her first year of teaching; and have you ever heard of the job of a Professional Paper Towel Sniffer?
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#216: Graphic Designer, Kendra Pelofske; Learn About Oprah; Pet Psychologists
In this episode, we'll learn about Oprah Winfrey, entrepreneur extraordinaire; we talk with Kendra Pelofske, Lead Graphic Designer at Ferguson Wellman Capital Managment, about her career in graphic design and marketing; and how would you like to be a pet psychologist?
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Rerun #205: TEDx Portland, Job Hunting Advice, and Phishing Scams
Revisit Episode #205 with us where we learned about phishing scams, got job hunting advice from Steve Gray, Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor with Bank of America, and we talked with David Paull and Dustin Fernandes, two of the people behind the wildly popular TEDx Portland,...
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#215: Screenwriter and Director, Lori Evans Taylor; Muriel Siebert; the Job of a Crop Duster
In this episode, we'll learn about the First Woman of Finance, Muriel Siebert; hear from Lori Evans Taylor about her life as a screenwriter in Hollywood, and how would you like to be a crop duster?
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Rerun #201: 401(k)s, Credit Card Smarts, Sound Designer & Mixer Jeremy Peirson, Pet Food Taste Tester
Revisit Episode #201 with us! We learn about 401(k)s, get smart credit card usage tips from Jason Norris of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, we talk with Jeremy Perison, a sound designer and recording mixer with an impressive film and TV show resume, and how would you like to be a Pet Food...
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#214: Job Hunting, Resume, and Interviewing Tips, Managing Debt, and Paranormal Investigators
In this episode, we'll hear from OnPoint Community Credit Union's Rachel Hanson with tips for job hunting, putting together a resume, and how to prepare for interviews; we'll talk with Amber Kelly, also of OnPoint, about how to manage debt and improve credit scores, and have you ever thought…
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Rerun #165: Time, Money, and Happiness
Does money buy happiness? We revisit this episode from 2020 to find out what Dr. Ashley Whillans had to say on the subject. "Money can't buy happiness" is a common idiom, but how true is it? Todd and Mindy spoke with behavioral scientist Dr. Ashley Whillans about her understanding of what can…
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#213: Johanna Redmond of SE Works, Robo-Advisors, Line Queuers
In this episode, we'll learn what a robo-advisor is, we'll talk with Johanna Redmond of SE Works about how they are helping people get started in banking or medical administration, and have you ever thought about being a professional queuer?
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Rerun #170: Intro to Stocks and Investing as a Teen
The stock market is often in the news, but what does it mean when it's up or it's down? What does it mean to invest? Can you invest when you're under 18? Should you invest young? Rishika and Mindy came to stock analyst Jason Moser with a lot of questions about how to understand the stock market…
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#212: Gonzaga Student Will MacNaughton, Chemist Callie Sendek, Iceberg Movers
In this episode, we talk with Gonzaga University student Will MacNaughton about the application process, student life, and, of course, the basketball team; we revisit a previous conversation with chemist Callie Sendek; and we learn all about being an iceberg mover.
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#211: Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, 529 Accounts, Submarine Chef
In this episode, we learn about 529 savings plans, we talk with Oregon State Treasurer Tobis Read, and how would you like to be a submarine chef?
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#210: Educator Abby Norris, Certificates of Deposit, Paper Towel Sniffer
In this episode, we learn about Certificates of Deposit; we talk with Abby Norris, a middle school social studies teacher who just completed her first year of teaching, and have you ever considered the job of a Professional Paper Towel Sniffer?
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#209: Mayor Steve Callaway, Assets & Liabilities, Netflix Tagger
In this episode, we'll learn the difference between assets and liabilities, hear from Mayor Steve Callaway of Hillsboro, Oregon about what it's like being a mayor, and we'll find out what a Netflix Tagger is and what it takes to be one.
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#208: Learn about Warren Buffett; Dialysis Technician Jameson Futter
In this episode, we'll learn about Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in history; we'll talk with Jameson Futter about his career as a dialysis technician; and we'll find out what a white hat hacker is.
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#207: Apartment Renting, 401(k) w/ BofA VP Steve Gray
In this episode, we'll hear what you need to know about renting your first apartment, we'll learn more about 401(k)'s from Steve Gray at Bank of America, and we'll find out what a Chief Pools Officer is.
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#206: Active & Passive Income, Lewis & Clark College, Gabriella Hartlaub, Intern at the Raleigh News & Observer
In this episode, we'll learn the difference between active and passive income, find out about Lewis & Clark college and what it takes to get in, and we talk with Gabriella Hartlaub, a junior at the University of Wisconsin and an intern at the News & Observer newspaper in Raleigh, North Carolina...
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#205: TEDx Portland, Job Hunting Advice, and Phishing Scams
In this episode, we learn about phishing scams, get job hunting advice from Steve Gray, Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor with Bank of America, and we'll talk with David Paull and Dustin Fernandes, two of the people behind the wildly popular TEDx Portland, plus...being a panda nanny...
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#204: Skilled Trades, Paycheck Deductions, and Chris Salchenberg, GM of Benge Industries
In this episode, we will hear why a career in skilled trades is a great option if a four year college isn't for you, learn about all those deductions from your paycheck, and we talk with Chris Salchenberg, General Manager for Benge Industries, about his career in construction and what he's…
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#203: The Importance of Saving Early, Types of Insurance, and David Lucas, Entrepreneur & Founder of the Maurice Lucas Foundation
In this episode, we will hear why saving early is so important and how you can get started, learn about the different types of insurance, and we'll talk with David Lucas about the Maurice Lucas Foundation and his advice for becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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#202: Creating A Budget, What It Takes to Get into UC Berkeley, and What to Know About Careers in Fire Science
In this episode, we will learn about the steps to creating a budget, hear what it takes to get into UC Berkeley, and we talk with Jeff Gurske, a Deputy Fire Chief for Hillsboro Fire & Rescue in Hillsboro, Oregon and Rhea Duncan, the Liberty Fire Science Instructor for the Hillsboro School…
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#201: What is a 401(k), Credit Card Smarts, and Sound Designer & Re-Recording Mixer Jeremy Peirson
In this episode, we learn what a 401(k) is, hear from Jason Norris of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management about being smart with credit cards, and talk to Jeremy Peirson - a sound designer and re-recording mixer with some pretty impressive films and TV shows on his resume - about his life in the...
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#200: Investing Options, Your First Auto Loan, and Portland DJ Gregory Caruci
In this episode, we share investing ideas for young adults, hear from Michael Gonsalves of First Tech Federal Credit Union about what you need to know when getting your first auto loan, and talk with popular Portland DJ Gregory Caruci about life, music, and following your dreams. Plus, do you…
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#188: Investing in Your Own Ideas
Rishika caught up with a young entrepreneur and brand advisor who started her own business during the COVID pandemic, right as she graduated high school. Bailey Rose Campbell launched her first business in podcast editing, website design, and brand advising. She's built up her business via social...
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#187: Financial Literacy for the Next Generation
The Money JAR is always excited to share information and empower our listeners to take charge of their finances, and Mindy and Rishika interview someone who has dedicated his career to building financial literacy solutions! CJ MacDonald is a tech entrepreneur whose current project, Step, gives...
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#186: Getting Started in Cryptocurrency
The Money JAR has spoken with experts on cryptocurrency and the blockchain, and they have described some amazing views of the future of this technology. We're getting down to the basics in this episode with a college student who is exploring the world of cryptocurrency and is here to share his...
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#185: Cool Careers - Chemist
As part of The Money JAR's ongoing series highlighting cool careers, Mindy and Rishika spoke with a chemist! Callie Sendek is a Method Development Chemist at Church & Dwight, a major American manufacturer of household products. In this episode, Callie offers advice on how to explore STEM careers....
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#184: The Future of Cryptocurrency
It can feel overwhelming to think about all of the ways that technology is developing, and how our world is starting to change as a result. FinTech and cryptocurrencies are some key examples of how software and the increasing importance of the digital world are affecting the economy. In this...
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#183: The Future of the Blockchain
Today's episode of The Money JAR may be your first introduction to some new terms, but our guest is confident that the world of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and even digital land is going to keep growing! Mindy and Rishika spoke with Dr. Justin Goldston, an expert in emerging technologies. Justin...
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#182: A Spirit of Giving
It's the holiday season, and Mindy and Money JAR producer Hannah are here to talk about this season of light and giving! There are a lot of social and familial pressures around giving gifts, and budgeting is very important this time of year, but we at the Money JAR invite you to listen to this...
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#181: What Do Colleges Look At?
The college admissions process can look daunting, but The Money JAR is here to help! Rishika and Mindy have both successfully navigated the many steps of applying to colleges, both as a student in the COVID-19 pandemic and as a parent. They speak with college admissions coach Jen Namba about what...
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#180: Back to School and Starting College
The Money JAR is back from a break to give our cohosts time to adjust to a new chapter in life: college! Rishika is now a freshman, and Mindy's eldest daughter has started college as well. Hear about the importance of scheduling, the little changes to routine that surprise you, and what the first...
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Rerun #144: Your Brain and The Future of Work
The changing workforce and technology will alter what skills young people will need in their careers. In this rerun episode, Todd and Evan discuss how both technical and creative thinking skills, using left and right brain, are critical in career success. They talk with guest Matt Sigelman, a...
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Rerun #118: Lessons Learned from a Teenage Entrepreneur
In this rerun episode of The Money JAR, teen entrepreneur and Junior Achievement alumni Kurien Thomas discusses the highs and lows of starting and running a business. He highlights his work on the mental health kit business "Pick-Me-Up" through the JA Company Program, which helped him gain...
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Rerun #47: Tales from the Shark Tank
Today's rerun episode of The Money JAR may have you headed to the nearest grocery store! This week, Todd and Evan interview entrepreneurs Erika Welsh and Keeley Tillotson. Erika and Keeley reminisce about their transformation from college students into contestants on ABC's Shark Tank, recounting...
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Rerun #148: Entrepreneurial Advice from the Tech World
If you have dreams of starting a company, how do you do it? In this rerun episode of The Money JAR, Todd and Evan interview the co-founder of Hearsay Social, Steve Garrity, who started his own social media company. Steve offers advice for anyone interested in tech entrepreneurship and discusses...
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Rerun #83: Climb Every Mountain
Todd and Evan speak with motivational speaker and adventurer Colin O'Brady, who battled life-threatening injuries to become a professional endurance athlete. Incredibly, he shattered the world record for scaling the tallest mountain on each continent and skiing to the North and South Poles....
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Rerun #145: Mental Health and Athletics
In this rerun episode of the Money JAR, co-hosts Todd Yuzuriha and Evan Wilson speak with two Oregon State University student athletes: Taylor Ricci, a gymnast, and Nathan Braaten, a soccer player. These athletes are using sports as a platform for promoting mental health awareness. Taylor and...
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Summer Break for the Money JAR
The Money JAR is taking a summer break until October! Keep tuning in every other Monday to hear rerun episodes, and we will be back soon. Follow us on Twitter (@moneyjarpodcast) and Instagram (@moneyjarpodcast) for more information about the podcast and our topics of financial literacy, careers,...
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#179: Credit Scores and FinTok
In this week's episode, Mindy spoke with credit advisor Keyla Katz about her experience delivering personal finance advice on the short video platform TikTok. Keyla also dives into her specialty--tips for improving your credit score and making sure it stays high. She speaks on FinTok (the…
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#178: Cool Careers in the Trades - Construction Worker
Everyone who is interested in exploring a career in the trades can find a place! Anjanet Banuelos Bolanos is a member of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) and started her career as a construction worker and laborer when she was in her early 30s, as a single mother of…
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#177: Cool Careers in the Trades - Sheet Metal Worker
There are plenty of careers out there for students who are interested in working with their hands and learning on the job rather than looking into colleges and getting a higher degree. Mindy and Rishika spoke with John Tillotson, an instructor with Oregon Sheet Metal Institute, about his personal...
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#176: College Tips - How to Pay for Your Degree
College is just one path that a person can take in their life, but it's an expensive option. Fortunately, there are many ways to pay for college! Mindy and Rishika spoke with The College Investor expert, Robert Farrington, about what options are out there when students consider how to pay for...
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#175: College Tips - Application Experiences
In high school, or even middle school, students may start to think about their higher education plans. College is a great option for people interested in expanding their theoretical knowledge, exploring specific subjects, and training or preparing for specialized, technical or academic careers....
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#174: Summer Jobs - Internship Stories from Students
The Money JAR has spoken with experts on how to get a summer job, but we are also sharing the perspective of two high school students who worked at summer internships and gained industry experience. Mindy spoke to twin sisters with wide-ranging interests about their internship experiences during...
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#173: Summer Jobs - Resumes and Interview Prep
Last week, we encouraged students to start their search for a summer job or internship. This week, we have tips for how to show off your best self to potential employers on paper and in an interview. Mindy and Rishika spoke with career counseling expert Linda Favero about crafting a resume that...
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#172: Summer Jobs - Finding What You Want
Summer is right around the corner, and for many folks who are in high school, this is a great time to start thinking about a summer job or internship! The process of getting a summer job can seem daunting, especially if it's your first job, but we found some great experts to give advice on each...
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#171: Intro to FinTech as a Teen
Financial technology, or fintech, is a growing market for delivering financial services in an increasingly digital-focused age. Rishika and Mindy are excited to learn about what possibilities fintech holds for young people who want to gain greater financial literacy. Hear from UX designer and...
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#170: Intro to Stocks and Investing as a Teen
The stock market is often in the news, but what does it mean when it's up or it's down? What does it mean to invest? Can you invest when you're under 18? Should you invest young? Rishika and Mindy came to stock analyst Jason Moser with a lot of questions about how to understand the stock market…
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#169: Handling Conflicts and Arguments
Disagreements, arguments, and conflict are a part of the human experience. There are ways to disagree productively, though, and it shouldn't have to be a source of anxiety to bring up a problem in the workplace or at home. Rishika and Mindy speak with negotiation and conflict resolution…
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About this show
Welcome to The Money JAR, a podcast for young adults covering real world financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness.The Money JAR - Junior Achievement Radio, is produced by Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington in Portland, Oregon. The Money JAR is a podcast about careers, healthy financial habits, and boundless possibilities. Junior Achievement Radio strives to inspire and empower young adults by giving them the knowledge and tools to succeed as they enter the economics of life.Delivered in 25-35 minute episodes, our shows consist of informative and essay style segments interspersed with talk/interview style segments distributed bi-weekly.
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Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington