200 episódios
The Money JAR Junior Achievement
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Welcome to The Money JAR, a podcast for young adults covering real world financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness.
The Money JAR - Junior Achievement Radio, is produced by Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington in Portland, Oregon. The Money JAR is a podcast about careers, healthy financial habits, and boundless possibilities. Junior Achievement Radio strives to inspire and empower young adults by giving them the knowledge and tools to succeed as they enter the economics of life.
Delivered in 25-35 minute episodes, our shows consist of informative and essay style segments interspersed with talk/interview style segments distributed bi-weekly.
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#204: Skilled Trades, Payroll Deductions, and Chris Salchenberg, GM of Benge Industries
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!
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#203: The Importance of Saving Early, Types of Insurance, and David Lucas, Entrepreneur & Founder of the Maurice Lucas Foundation
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.
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#202: Creating A Budget, What It Takes to Get into UC Berkeley, and What to Know About Careers in Fire Science
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.
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#201: What is a 401(k), Credit Card Smarts, and Sound Designer & Re-Recording Mixer Jeremy Peirson
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.
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#200: Investing Options, Your First Auto Loan, and Portland DJ Gregory Caruci
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?
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#188: Investing in Your Own Ideas
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 isolation during the pandemic. She also shares her unofficial role as a hypewoman for women working to build their dreams!