The Money JAR

The Money JAR team recently interviewed associates from North Highland Worldwide Consulting about their perspectives on Economic Empowerment; what does it mean, how is it achieved and how does having it change one's life.  The interviews took place in conjunction with the company's annual Day of Giving Back, this year focused on assisting nonprofit organizations committed to helping people achieve...

Revisit Episode #210 and learn about Cerificates of Deposit; hear from Abby Norris, a middle school Social Studies teacher, about her first year of teaching; and have you ever heard of the job of a Professional Paper Towel Sniffer?

In this episode, we'll learn about Oprah Winfrey, entrepreneur extraordinaire; we talk with Kendra Pelofske, Lead Graphic Designer at Ferguson Wellman Capital Managment, about her career in graphic design and marketing; and how would you like to be a pet psychologist?

Revisit Episode #205 with us where we learned about phishing scams, got job hunting advice from Steve Gray, Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor with Bank of America, and we talked with David Paull and Dustin Fernandes, two of the people behind the wildly popular TEDx Portland, plus...being a panda nanny might be the best job in the world.

In this episode, we'll learn about the First Woman of Finance, Muriel Siebert; hear from Lori Evans Taylor about her life as a screenwriter in Hollywood, and how would you like to be a crop duster?

Revisit Episode #201 with us! We learn about 401(k)s, get smart credit card usage tips from Jason Norris of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, we talk with Jeremy Perison, a sound designer and recording mixer with an impressive film and TV show resume, and how would you like to be a Pet Food Taste Tester?

In this episode, we'll hear from OnPoint Community Credit Union's Rachel Hanson with tips for job hunting, putting together a resume, and how to prepare for interviews; we'll talk with Amber Kelly, also of OnPoint, about how to manage debt and improve credit scores, and have you ever thought about being a paranormal investigator?

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 though...

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?

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...

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.  

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.

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.

In this episode, we learn about phishing scams, get job hunting advice from Steve Gray, Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor with Bank of America, and we'll talk with David Paull and Dustin Fernandes, two of the people behind the wildly popular TEDx Portland, plus...being a panda nanny might be the best job in the world. 

In this episode, we will hear why a career in skilled trades is a great option if a four year college isn't for you, learn about all those deductions from your paycheck, and we talk with Chris Salchenberg, General Manager for Benge Industries, about his career in construction and what he's learned along the way...plus bring your wet suit if you want to be a golf ball diver! 

In this episode, we will hear why saving early is so important and how you can get started, learn about the different types of insurance, and we'll talk with David Lucas about the Maurice Lucas Foundation and his advice for becoming a successful entrepreneur.

In this episode, we will learn about the steps to creating a budget, hear what it takes to get into UC Berkeley, and we talk with Jeff Gurske, a Deputy Fire Chief for Hillsboro Fire & Rescue in Hillsboro, Oregon and Rhea Duncan, the Liberty Fire Science Instructor for the Hillsboro School District about why you should consider the field of fire science when choosing a career path.

In this episode, we learn what a 401(k) is, hear from Jason Norris of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management about being smart with credit cards, and talk to Jeremy Peirson - a sound designer and re-recording mixer with some pretty impressive films and TV shows on his resume - about his life in the business and how you can get started, too.

In this episode, we share investing ideas for young adults, hear from Michael Gonsalves of First Tech Federal Credit Union about what you need to know when getting your first auto loan, and talk with popular Portland DJ Gregory Caruci about life, music, and following your dreams. Plus, do you know what a snake milker is?    

Rishika caught up with a young entrepreneur and brand advisor who started her own business during the COVID pandemic, right as she graduated high school. Bailey Rose Campbell launched her first business in podcast editing, website design, and brand advising. She's built up her business via social media and network connections, and talks about investing in her work and the struggles she faced with...

The Money JAR is always excited to share information and empower our listeners to take charge of their finances, and Mindy and Rishika interview someone who has dedicated his career to building financial literacy solutions! CJ MacDonald is a tech entrepreneur whose current project, Step, gives young people under 18 the opportunity to explore their personal finances in a practical setting. Families...