The Money JAR

The Money JAR is taking a new direction! We're still going to be a resource for conversations about money, work, education, and personal life planning, but we want to get a new perspective on the world. The Money JAR is excited to welcome our new student co-host, Rishika Vinnakota ! Rishika will bring questions that Gen Z has right now as they prepare for their futures. Get to know a bit more abou...

The Money JAR has our new student co-host! Tune in next week on Monday, March 1st, to hear from the high schooler who will join Mindy to bring the Gen Z perspective on important financial, career, and life-planning topics that affect adults and teens alike.

Anxiety is affecting teens at an alarming rate. In this rerun episode, we hear from an expert who explains how students and parents can help promote emotional health and deal with anxiety. Todd and Evan discuss performance anxiety, healthy relationships, and the role of technology in students' lives with Dr. Suvrat Bhargave.

The Money JAR is seeking a high-school student to join Mindy Lockard as a co-host! We are accepting applications for student co-host until December 7, 2020. There is more information and a link to the application form on our website at juniorachievementradio.com. Please submit your application soon!

This rerun episode of the Money JAR features Olympic medalist and ESPN broadcaster Jessica Mendoza. Jessica was a four-time First Team All-American outfielder at Stanford University and a member of the US women's national softball team. She is currently a member of the broadcast team of ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. She shares her story with Todd and Evan, from her childhood to her successful care...

In this week's rerun episode of the Money JAR, psychology professor Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek shares science behind success and the role of play in raising successful children. Kathy, Todd and Evan discuss what success means and tips for parents in helping their kids become brilliant. Kathy presents emerging research about the importance of play in learning and development. 

In this rerun episode of the Money JAR, Jessica Jackley shares her inspiring work on social justice and financial inclusion as the co-founder of the world's first peer-to-peer micro-lending website, Kiva. Todd and Evan hear Jessica's advice for entrepreneurs and the story of how her experiences led her to fight poverty. Her compassion and people-centric approach to entrepreneurship have helped imp...

This rerun episode of the Money JAR features Cody Coleman, who found his passion and worked hard. Psychologist and author Angela Duckworth describes Cody as a "paragon of grit." He overcame significant barriers through mentorship, courage and grit. Cody has used the power of passion and perseverance to discover success – he now holds two degrees from MIT and is a PhD Candidate at Stanford Universi...

In this rerun episode of the Money JAR, gratitude takes center stage. We interview psychology professor Thomas Gilovich, who discusses the headwinds/tailwinds asymmetry and his research. He talks with Todd and Evan about how gratitude is so important and what that means for young people.

Todd Yuzuriha has been a co-host on the Money JAR for eight years, and he is leaving the show with an incredible number of episodes and hours of advice for parents and young people. Mindy interviews Todd about his experiences during the course of the show, including the story of how he joined the Money JAR back in 2012 when the podcast was just beginning production. Todd also talks about his favor...

Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington held a career speaker series during the spring this year, with hundreds of students joining the Lunch with Leaders program. Volunteer guest speakers brought inspiration to hundreds of students by sharing about their career, work, and education experience. The moderated discussions held via video conference helped students learn about what attitudes and...

"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 thoughts on finding happiness and fulfillment, and on the value of money and time. Ashley discusses the importance of prioritizing...

Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington held a career speaker series during the spring this year, with hundreds of students joining the Lunch with Leaders program. Volunteer guest speakers brought inspiration to hundreds of students by sharing about their career, work, and education experience. The moderated discussions held via video conference helped students learn about what attitudes and...

Todd and Mindy spoke with an expert on the job search process—Mac Prichard. In addition to running a nonprofit communications advising firm, Mac also started the Pacific Northwest-specific job board Mac's List. In this interview, he shares some great tips for informational interviews and job searching. Our Money JAR hosts and Mac all share their first job experiences and how those jobs contributed...

The school year is coming to a close and families are looking at an unprecedented summer as we navigate a global pandemic, cancelled summer camps, and limited summer plans. Todd and Mindy chat about the opportunities that parents have to encourage their kids to engage in different kinds of communication with friends and family over the summer while managing social distancing. We also share some ed...

This week on the Money JAR, we catch up with Todd's physical therapist, Dr. John Zdor, to hear about this ever-growing career field and how kids can get a head start in learning if physical therapy is something they want to pursue. John also has a few tips for practicing physical therapy at home!

People can have wide-ranging interests and tons of exciting hobbies, but what makes them switch from exploring one educational path or career track to another? How can you support a student making that switch? Todd spoke with Jennifer Widom, Dean of the School of Engineering at Stanford University, about her switch from studying music to studying computer science and how she has cultivated a love...

April is Financial Literacy Month, which makes it a great time to talk with your kids about personal finance. Todd and Mindy spoke with finance expert Kelly Takahashi about the ways to manage personal finances and debt, and how to help kids leverage loans and make responsible choices about their financial futures.

What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Is it something that children are born with, or can the creativity and determination it takes to start a business be taught? The CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, Asheesh Advani, shares his experience of receiving encouragement and mentorship, and how it led him to his belief that everyone has the potential to be an entrepreneur.

Schools and group activities are currently on hold to slow the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. While this is a serious time on a global scale, it can also be viewed as an opportunity for families to connect. This is a great time to engage with your children and discuss their future plans, and Todd and Mindy have some suggestions about how to encourage interpersonal connections beyond te...

In the midst of Women's History Month, Todd and Mindy discuss the power of female storytelling with Ali Edwards, who began her storytelling journey with scrapbooking and now encourages people to tell stories through all kinds of media (digital, print, photography, and more). They address imposter syndrome, encouraging stories in an increasingly digital age, and feeling confident in your own story.

Protecting your identity is important to keep your money in your bank account and make sure your credit score isn't compromised. With our guest, Hugh Norton from Visa, we address how to talk about identity protection strategies with your kids to make sure their debit account and credit score are both safe.

The concept of a personal brand is growing more and more important as social media gains prominence in our lives, but how do you ensure that your online presence remains authentic and kind? Todd interviews co-host Mindy about the techniques she teaches her students for building a personal brand that you want to be known for and how to be mindful of your reputation online.

After seven years of co-hosting The Money JAR, Evan Wilson is leaving the show, but he is also leaving behind an incredible backlog of episodes and insights on how to address financial topics with kids, the value of young entrepreneurship, and the many ways that kids can prepare to enter the job market. Co-host Todd Yuzuriha and producer Alex Ward interview Evan to discover what The Money JAR has...

As you rack your brain around what types of presents to give your kids during the holidays, what is your family's philosophy around monetary gifts?  Join our hosts and guest expert Rudy DeFelice as they discuss how an influx of cash during holidays can create an excellent learning vignette for your child. In addition, once that gift has been received, DeFelice details some alternative uses for new...