Mav Money Talk

This Mav Money podcast episode, MSU Financial Planning Leaders, Aiden Hall and Maya Nelson have a discussion with Aiden Ryan, a recent MSU graduate, and his career path in financial planning and his transition from a financial advisor role to a back‑office position at Fortress Financial Group. Ryan shares his journey from initially considering a medical career to discovering his passion for financ...

Title of the episode: Roundtable Discussion: Tax Planning for College students.   Episode summary: Special guest, Jacob Bristol discusses what college students should know about tax planning.   Full description of the episode and any show notes/links:   In this episode, MSU Senior Jacob Bristol provides timely information on: ·          Covering tax forms like W-2 and the 1040 ·          Reviewing...

The team discusses internships, career tips, and best practices, along with a discussion on behavioral finance and its impact on your money decisions. Mark is a guest on the show and is a CFP®, partner and Sr. Financial Planner at MAP.  

In this episode, the team discusses their successful internship and job search process. Aidan Ryan, Charlie Frazzini, and Austin Deike; Financial Planning Majors, all had one thing in common and that was to write up a list that included more than one firm for both internships and jobs. Many of the postings are listed on the platform called Handshake, but that shouldn't be your only source. Social...

In this episode, the team talks with Carter Morrissette, a recent college graduate and new financial planner about the importance of employee benefits in your career pursuits.    The value of employee benefits such as 401(k)’s, group health, life and disability insurances, and others should ideally be added to any salary and bonus amounts. It could add as much as 10% to your salary.    Although ea...

In episode six, the team interviews two successful financial planners who discuss best practices for setting financial goals.   Episode five covered ways to successfully manage your money by using budgeting techniques and methods but it's also important to understand why you are managing your money in the first place. Start with your goals and the purpose for your money. What would you like to acc...

In episode number five, the team reviews various ways to track expenses while highlighting three different approaches. The purpose of tracking expenses is to help find money that is slipping through and to redirect that money toward your financial goals.     Each student will describe their way of budgeting and remind the audience that there is no right or wrong way, just different ways. However,...

Carolyn Nelson , Scholarship Director of Admissions for Minnesota State University, reviews what scholarships are and how they work at MNSU. She will talk about how they fit into a student's overall tuition payment plan along with personal funds and possibly loans. She also reviews the differences between internal and external scholarships, and how to strategically plan for each. Carolyn discusses...

In this episode, the team discusses student loans including FAFSA and best practices when applying for student loans. They cover the importance of financial education and how it helps understand student loan obligations by the borrower.  They will talk about the difference between subsidized vs. unsubsidized loans and best practices. The team wraps up by covering compound interest, and how it can...

In this episode, the team discusses student loans from a high level, starting with the obligation that loans have to be paid back- a fact that many students seem to forget. And also, that the money you borrow should be used for education, not other things that are tempting but could most likely be poor choices. The team discusses how loans fit in the Three-Pronged education financing strategy: per...

About the podcast: Mav Money Talk features Minnesota State Mankato financial planning students as they share best practices and tips to help you save, invest, and manage your money while being a college student and beyond.  Episode 1:  Meet the financial planning students behind the show as they discuss tips for saving money in the grocery aisle and purchasing generic items.  Student: Austin Deike...