NGPF Podcast

Mar 06 2025 97 ep. 37 mins 79
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Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is a free blended-learning personal finance curriculum to engage and empower students to make informed financial decisions. In our podcasts we interview educators and other experts in the field of Personal Finance.

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Christopher Phelps, Founder of Financipation

Mar 06 2025 42 mins  
In this NGPF Podcast episode, Yanely welcomes Christopher Phelps, founder of Financipation, who shares his journey from a military household to becoming a financial literacy advocate for underrepresented communities. He discusses the fundamentals of building wealth, including living below your means, investing in low-cost index funds, and starting a side hustle. Christopher offers

Sarah Samuels, Author of "Braving Our Savings"

Feb 27 2025 32 mins  
In this NGPF Podcast episode, Sarah Samuels, a partner in the investment industry, shares her journey from growing up with financial uncertainty to managing a $1.7 trillion portfolio. She discusses the importance of role models in shaping careers and offers advice for educators on overcoming barriers to teaching investing, especially jargon. Sarah also talks about her children’s

Demystifying Bonds with Joe Lanza

Feb 20 2025 44 mins  
In this NGPF Podcast episode, Yanely speaks with Joe Lanza, a financial expert with a background in investment banking and financial services, as he breaks down the world of bonds. Joe explains what bonds are, how they differ from stocks, and why they’re a key investment for diversification and steady income. He also explores the different types of bonds, including government, mu

Professor Patricia Kelly, UC Santa Cruz

Feb 13 2025 37 mins  
In this NGPF Podcast episode, Tim speaks with Patricia Kelly, a finance expert and college professor who developed a highly popular personal finance course at UC Santa Cruz. Patricia shares her journey into teaching, starting with her early lessons about money from her father and her experiences in investment banking. She discusses how she designed her course to make finance access

Kyle Saelinger, Owner & Head of Program at Fintrinsic

Feb 07 2025 49 mins  
In this NGPF Podcast episode, Yanely speaks with Kyle Saelinger, Owner & Head of Program at Fintrinsic, a company dedicated to financial education for first-generation, low-income students. Kyle shares how Fintrinsic empowers students to manage finances, build wealth, and overcome the challenges of college. She also discusses the company’s focus on fostering a growth mindset to h

Teenage Tax Slayers and the VITA Program with Chris Van Duin

Jan 30 2025 37 mins  
In this NGPF Podcast episode, Tim speaks with Chris Van Duin, a high school teacher who has integrated the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program into his accounting and personal finance classes. Chris discusses how his students prepare real tax returns for local families, providing them with hands-on financial experience while supporting the community. He shares the positi

Don Berkman, Dun & Bradstreet

Jan 23 2025 39 mins  
In this NGPF Podcast episode, Yanely speaks with Don Berkman, who spent 32 years at Dun & Bradstreet helping small business owners thrive. Don shares his journey from growing up in a middle-class family to becoming a financial literacy advocate. He offers career advice for students today, discussing the balance between job stability and the gig economy. Don also talks about his shi

Personal Finance Teachers and Their Side Hustles

Jan 17 2025 34 mins  
In this NGPF Podcast episode, Tim welcomes Erin and David, two teachers with thriving side hustles. Erin works as a travel agent specializing in Disney and Royal Caribbean vacations, while David serves as a guest services supervisor for the Kansas City Royals. They discuss how they balance teaching with their side hustles and share how skills from the classroom help them succeed in

Professor Harold Pollack, UChicago

Jan 09 2025 39 mins  
In this NGPF Podcast episode, Yanely welcomes Professor Harold Pollack, author of The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn't Have to Be Complicated. Professor Pollack discusses his journey from public health to personal finance, sharing the simple, nine-rule index card that offers essential financial advice. He talks about the importance of budgeting, saving, and avoiding complex

Andrew Jack, Global Education Editor for the Financial Times

Dec 26 2024 36 mins  
In this NGPF Podcast episode, Tim speaks with Andrew Jack, a reporter at The Financial Times, about his career in journalism and the paper's efforts to support financial literacy education. Andrew shares how The Financial Times offers free access to its resources for students and educators, helping them navigate economic and financial issues. He also discusses the challenges of int