WINii: MoneyBites

In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What's a Natural Disaster that Disrupted Your Life?” Here’s what they had to say. How can we survive when plans always fall behind changes? As our climate drastically changes, monstrous natural disasters are inevitable. Whether it be a tornado or a tsunami, natural disasters disrupt our lives big time. Knowing this, how can we strate...

Imagine having a trust fund – amazing! You’re banking on that fund as your nest egg and you’ve planned your future around it. Now imagine, it’s 2008, the financial crisis is unraveling, and over one phone call, you’re told you’ve been a victim of Bernie Madoff’s ponzie scheme. Your nest egg? Gone. It’s one having struggled with money. But to have wealth you’ve grown accustomed to disappear after o...

Don’t let the numbers deceive you. Money decisions and experiences are all associated with feelings and emotions, but no one really talks about their money-feelings. In these bitesize chats with strangers, we reflect on how our life experiences are intertwined with money and how, in turn, we associate money with certain emotions. How do you feel about money? and How do you want to feel about money...

Sharing is caring, so why not share our money secrets? With four strangers, we learned from their best advice and worst money decisions. Surprisingly and unsurprisingly, two strangers chose going to private liberal arts colleges as their worst investments. Why? Student loans. What is your best money advice and worst money decision? Let us hear your story. Again, sharing is caring! Timestamp: 0:00...

Under the blazing sun in NYC, we traveled down memory lane (and around the world) with strangers. Are our experiences always bought? Whether it is swim class or acting and people-watching in the expensive city, most of our experiences are piled up by money. WINii encourages you to reflect on how your money is involved in your summer experiences. What is your most memorable summer experience? Times...

Sofia was in college but her parents' divorce affected her greatly. Over the next 10 years, her debt kept piling on. But her resilience and her encounter with the book, "The Secret," gave her conviction to live and restart. From $30k under in debt, she is now debt free and starting her own business. Here's her exceptional #moneystory . 

In a conversation with an 84 year old who bought a house in a village by buying antique French dolls, we saw how our purchases can contribute to life’s greater happiness. Whether it be french dolls from Parisian flea markets or the simplicity of a new bed frame, money ultimately has its way of bringing happiness. What is one purchase that made YOU happy? Time stamp: 0:00 Antique french dolls and t...

In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers at Bryant Park in NYC, “What’s your earliest memory of money?” Here’s what they had to say. In these conversations with strangers, we reflected on our journeys with money. Where did it all begin? Whether our memories of money started with the tooth fairy or not, our memories of money have transformed a lot as we move through different life st...

Our interactions and thoughts about money can be stressful and anxiety inducing. How can we be more mindful about our relationship with money?

Are you earning what you're worth? A practical guide to negotiating a higher salary.

Jesse started her first business in her parents garage selling t-shirts at 16. She hasn't looked back since. Why does she insist on being an entrepreneur? "If you... have this goal of having an impact on the world... then you might as well jump in and do it from scratch." So cool! Along the way, she racked up $30k in student debt and true to her entrepreneur spirit, got rid of it in 12 months thro...

Rundown with Jan Miller, president of the Miller Student Loan Consulting , on student loan repayment options. Work for a government or non-profit organization? You may be eligible to have part of your student loans forgiven. Jan Miller, student loan consultant, explains the requirements and the necessary steps you need to take to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Discussion with Kristen Euretig, founder of Brooklyn Plan on how to define and build an emergency fund. 

Discussion with Kristen Euretig, founder of Brooklyn Plan on building a healthy relationship with money.