Financially Inclined

Mar 07 2025 28 ep. 14 mins 210
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“Financially Inclined” is all about money lessons for living life your own way. Every week, financial literacy advocate Yanely Espinal makes learning about money simple, so you can make the most of your life. Because while money can’t buy you happiness, it definitely can’t hurt. This show is created by Marketplace, in collaboration with Next Gen Personal Finance.

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Who’s paying for this?

Mar 07 2025 16 mins  
Does talking about money make you uncomfortable? In this episode, host Yanely Espinal talks with author Erin Lowry about how to approach awkward money conversations. They discuss everything from splitting costs to loaning friends and family money to etiquette around payment apps like Venmo.   Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into understanding how to have tough

“Financially Inclined” is back for Season 4

Feb 28 2025 1 mins  
Host and financial literacy advocate Yanely Espinal is back for Season 4 to get the answers to your money questions and set you up to succeed . This season, we’ll be discussing everything from launching your own business to paying for college. We dig into negotiation techniques and teach you how to navigate tricky money conversations with friends and family. You don’t want to m

Dinking around: The rise of pickleball, from “Sportly”

Oct 18 2024 25 mins  
This week, we’re sharing an episode from another podcast we think you’ll love. In this episode of “Sportly” from Immigrantly Media, host Kavitha Davidson dives into the quirky origins of pickleball, exploring how this simple backyard game has become America’s fastest-growing sport. Davidson uncovers the story behind the paddle — from its humble beginning

Beware of guarantees

Oct 04 2024 17 mins  
Host Yanely Espinal talks with Kevin Matthews, financial educator and author, about how to find financial advice you can trust. Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into how to evaluate financial advice: Protect yourself from social media “finfluencers” More tips for choosing a financial adviser Questions to ask a financial adviser How to get cheap or free financia

How online scammers hijack your brain

Sep 27 2024 10 mins  
Scammers are good at manipulating teens. Join host Yanely Espinal and Proofpoint’s Selena Larson to learn how to stay ahead of the scammers. Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into the world of cybersecurity: This article in Vox talks about the prevalence of scams amongst Gen Z Learn about common types of scams 4 online scams teens are falling for and how to avoid

The dangers of online gambling

Sep 20 2024 16 mins  
Just because online gambling is now legal and endorsed by sports teams doesn’t mean it’s safe. Journalist Danny Funt gets into it with host Yanely Espinal. Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into the risks of online gambling: Just how common is gambling these days? A story of overcoming gambling addiction If you or someone you know needs help with a gambling pr

What’s your financial GPA?

Sep 13 2024 14 mins  
Credit scores may seem scary and confusing, but they don’t have to be! Yanely Espinal sits down with financial therapist and money coach Jasmine Ramirez to talk about what a credit score is, how they’re calculated and what you can do to keep yours high. Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into credit scores: Understand how your credit score is calculated Learn mor

What to consider before buying those shoes

Sep 06 2024 11 mins  
Before you drop your hard-earned cash on something big, stop and think it through. Yanely Espinal talks to financial educator Mykail James about how to be more intentional when making big purchases in your life, and what to do if you have regrets afterward. Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into the world of smart purchasing: Read more on impulse buying A psychologi

Don’t be fooled by dark patterns!

Aug 30 2024 15 mins  
Host Yanely Espinal talks with professor Jasmine McNealy about “dark patterns” that manipulate us online: what they are, where to look for them and how to protect yourself. Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into dark patterns: Learn about all things dark pattern from Deceptive Patterns Listen to the role of dark patterns in e-commerce at Marketplace Read about

How our brains mess with our money

Aug 23 2024 15 mins  
Our decisions about money don’t always make logical sense. Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin helps us understand why, and how you can hack your brain to make smarter money choices. Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into the psychology of spending: The ultimatum game shows us how we think about money Check out this NerdWallet explainer for more about financi