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WhyFI Matter$ Podcast

Teens and young adults around the world... It is no secret that learning about finances is boring for us, but the reality is that being financially illiterate is not an option. Through WhyFI Matters, we will explore fun, trendy and interesting topics while improving our financial IQ & learn about global citizenship, so that hopefully we won't have to live in our parents' basement when we're older!

2 SEPT

The Economic Impact of NeuroArts ft. Susan Magsamen

Over the summer, I had the pleasure of working with the NeuroArts Blueprint, an initiative from Johns Hopkins Medical School and the Aspen Institute aimed at strengthening and advancing the emerging field of NeuroArts. This field, which we’ll dive into in today’s episode, sits at the intersection of science, technology, and art. I’m thrilled to have Susan Magsamen with us today. Susan is one of the brains behind the NeuroArts Blueprint. She is the executive director of the International Arts+...

37 min
7 AUG

How the U.S. Childcare System Hurts Working Women

In a recent address, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen said, “It is still too hard to be a working parent.” Her words highlight a significant challenge in America, especially for mothers. Inspired by my college research paper, we’ll dive into the American childcare system and its negative impact on working women. We will start with an overview of the current state of the U.S. childcare system. and then discuss how traditional gender norms exacerbate the issue. Following this, we’ll ...

17 min
29 JUL

Is it Worth it (financially) to Become a Physician? ft. Dr. Jordan Frey

I'm super excited about today's episode with Dr. Jordan Frey. He's a plastic surgeon and the Prudent Plastic Surgeon blog and website founder. I stumbled upon his work during a deep dive into the financial viability of becoming a doctor. With the high costs of medical training and increasing burnout rates among doctors and medical professionals, I wanted to dig into the financial aspects of pursuing a career in medicine. Is it still worth it, financially, to become a doctor? While it's undeni...

37 min
15 JUL

Health Economics 101 ft. Professor Tal Gross

I recently attended a comedy show at the Lincoln Center's "Summer in the City," where Indian comedians humorously highlighted the complexities of healthcare and health insurance. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to interview Prof. Tal Gross, co-author of Better Health Economics. During my spring semester, I took a Health Economics course that I loved, and this book was a key part of our curriculum. Prof. Gross, a full professor at BU and a research associate at the NBER, specializes in health...

52 min
8 JUL

Olympic Economics

This summer has been all about sports. I've been glued to the TV, watching Wimbledon, the Euros, and the Olympic Tryouts. While admiring the Olympic gymnastics tryouts, especially Simone Biles' incredible routine, I started thinking about the economics of the Olympic Games. The event is a massive spectacle involving sports, athletes, arenas, advertising, and fans, and it's all deeply intertwined with money. In today's episode, I'll explore the cost-benefit analysis of hosting the Olympic Game...

14 min
1 JUL

Navigating Finances as a College Student ft. my College Friends

After an 11-month hiatus, we're back with more content on financial literacy, economics, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, I discuss mastering money as a college student. I'll share my freshman-year financial experiences and tips to help younger listeners. Plus, I've gathered advice and stories from my college friends to give you even more insights! Support the show

19 min
17/07/2023

Visiting Paris and the French Open on a Budget (ft. my dog's barking)

This is the last episode in The Greatest Show on Dirt Series :(((( In this episode, I'll give you tips on budgeting your money, being financially savvy, and making the most out of a trip to Paris and Roland Garros! Support the show

25 min
24/05/2023

Chaos on the Red Clay

Today we will be unpacking some of Roland Garros’ controversial and chaotic moments and incidents. There's a lot to unpack and a lot to look forwards to in terms of the future of the French Open. Support the show

16 min

Teens and young adults around the world... It is no secret that learning about finances is boring for us, but the reality is that being financially illiterate is not an option. Through WhyFI Matters, we will explore fun, trendy and interesting topics while improving our financial IQ & learn about global citizenship, so that hopefully we won't have to live in our parents' basement when we're older!

Creator

Kriti
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

99
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© 2024 WhyFIMatters
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WhyFI Matter$