The Financial Findings Podcast: Where Financial Research, Policy, and Practice Meet

UW-Madison

The Financial Findings podcast discusses recent research on financial wellness, retirement, disability, and other key financial issues that American households face every day. Episodes contain interviews with researchers and evidence-based strategies that policy makers and practitioners can implement to strengthen financial well-being for individuals at all stages of life.

  1. 07/14/2025

    Episode 14: Interview with Dr. Carole Trone--What to Know About Paying for College

    Carole grew up in the Washington, DC area and now lives in Madison, Wisconsin. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University and a master’s and PhD in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Carole has led statewide and national educational nonprofit organizations, taught undergraduate students, and worked with high school counselors and college admissions directors over the past twenty years. Carole is passionate about the need to increase college access. Wisconsin Coalition on Student debt Hotline (available 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday): 833-589-0750

  2. 07/14/2025

    Episode 13: Interview with Benjamin Lee--Student Loan Expert

    Benjamin Lee is a board member of the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt. He is also a Vice President at Ascendium Education, a nonprofit organization making education and training beyond high school a reality for more people. Benjamin’s focus includes compliance, bankruptcy, incident response, and risk management, and he is a frequent trainer and presenter on student loans. Benjamin received his law degree from the University of Minnesota, where he studied nonprofit, corporate, and consumer law, and took on student loans of his own.

  3. 06/18/2025

    Episode 12: Interview with Kaitlin Henze--Victim Experience of an Imposter Scam

    Kaitlin Henze lives just north of Milwaukee, WI, where she enjoys outdoor adventures with her pup Mia, practicing and teaching yoga, and volunteering for local nonprofits. She works for a business that teaches STEM and critical thinking skills to kids, inspiring the next generation with a love for data, graphing, and lifelong learning. In May 2023, Kaitlin’s life was turned upside down when she fell victim to an elaborate and devastating identity theft scam that stole her entire life savings in just three weeks. Now, she’s courageously sharing her story to help others recognize, recover from, and most importantly, prevent similar cybercrimes. This episode is a powerful listen—and one worth sharing—to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

  4. 04/24/2025

    Episode 11: Interview with Dr. Hyun Ju Kim- Who Will Benefit from the 2024 ABLE Age Adjustment Act?

    Research: Who Will Benefit from the 2024 ABLE Age Adjustment Act?

  5. 10/15/2024

    Episode 10: Interview with Dr. Vanessa Delgado—Young Latino/as Financial Support of Parents Who Are Undocumented

    Research: "...Financial Contributions by Immigrant-Origin Young Adults”

  6. 09/10/2024

    Episode 9: Interview with Dr. Erik Hembre--Housing Quality Trends for Low-Income Households Since the 1980s

    Research: “A rising tide lifts all homes? Housing consumption trends for low-income households since the 1980s.”

  7. 06/26/2024

    Episode 8: Interview with Dr. Vikas Gawai--Broadband Technology's Impact on Social Security Applications

    Research: Does Broadband Technology Affect Social Security Applications?

  8. 04/01/2024

    Episode 7: Interview with Dr. Yvonne Hampton--Effects of Psychological Distress on Retirement Savings

    Research: An Analysis of The Effects of Prior Psychological Distress on Retirement Age and Wealth in Retirement by Race, Gender, and Ethnicity

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The Financial Findings podcast discusses recent research on financial wellness, retirement, disability, and other key financial issues that American households face every day. Episodes contain interviews with researchers and evidence-based strategies that policy makers and practitioners can implement to strengthen financial well-being for individuals at all stages of life.

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