Rerun #165: Time, Money, and Happiness
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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 bring people happiness, especially during a time when social distancing is the norm. She shares her thoughts on finding happiness and fulfillment, and on the value of money and time. Ashley discusses the importance of prioritizing connections and how the pandemic has led people to a deeper understanding...
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#213: Johanna Redmond of SE Works, Robo-Advisors, Line Queuers
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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
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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 and investments when you're a young person, and he had great answers about taking charge of your financial future and feeling a sense of ownership about the businesses you shop or eat at in your own life. Jason also explains some key stock market and investment terms and shares pathways to investing...
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#212: Gonzaga Student Will MacNaughton, Chemist Callie Sendek, Iceberg Movers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 about internships, her career aspirations, and whether she’s a DC or Marvel girl.
info_outlineDoes 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 bring people happiness, especially during a time when social distancing is the norm. She shares her thoughts on finding happiness and fulfillment, and on the value of money and time. Ashley discusses the importance of prioritizing connections and how the pandemic has led people to a deeper understanding of what really matters in life.