The Money JAR

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 experiences and suggest some paths that young people might take if they want to get started in crypto. Ri...

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. She emphasizes how personal passions and hobbies don't have to take a back seat to a career in science...

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 episode of The Money JAR, Mindy and Money JAR producer Hannah interviewed Dr. Stephen McKeon, a finance exp...

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 discusses how the blockchain has developed and what it is used for, as well as how it intersects with f...

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 episode and think about intention, reflection, and the care that goes into reaching out to loved ones and...

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 students can do to plan for a successful college application process. Jen is clear that "Students do n...

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 leading labor market expert, about hybrid jobs, specialization, and critical skills for the future of work...

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 entrepreneurial skills and business experience. Kurien shares his personal purpose and tips for others who wa...

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 their ascent into successful entrepreneurship. With all of the twists and turns along the way, these tw...

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 what personality traits are ideal for an entrepreneur to have.

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. Discover what motivates Colin and hear his message to all people as they pursue their dreams on this rerun e...

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 Nathan share their backgrounds, struggles and entrepreneurial experiences. They discuss their campus-wide...

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, innovative ideas, entrepreneurship and preparing for the future.

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 financial side of TikTok) from her personal financial experience, and her hundreds of thousands of followers...

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 three children. There are over 100 different specialties as a laborer, and Anjanet explains the pros and co...

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 career path in the trades. He talks about his experiences in carpentry and sheet metal, and encourages...

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 college. There are tons of ways to make it through college without sacrificing your future financial secur...

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. Rishika and Mindy have both gone through the process of applying to college in 2020. Rishika applied to...

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 the summer of 2020. Lily and Phoebe Garrett discuss the processes they went through when applying for a...

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 highlights how awesome, unique, and valuable you are. Linda also talks about how to prepare for an inter...

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 step in the hiring process. This week, Mindy and Rishika spoke with the President of Junior Achievement...

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 financial advisor LaToya Westbrooks about her path to working in the fintech world and how to explore fint...

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 financi...

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 specialist Dr. Joshua Weiss about how to have a constructive argument with people who have different views from...