Financially Inclined
Marketplace
“Financially Inclined” is all about money lessons for living life your own way. Every week, financial literacy advocate Yanely Espinal makes learning about money simple, so you can make the most of your life. Because while money can’t buy you happiness, it definitely can’t hurt. This show is created by Marketplace, in collaboration with Next Gen Personal Finance.
All episodes
Best episodes
Seasons
Top 10 Financially Inclined Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Financially Inclined episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Financially Inclined for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Financially Inclined episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Making the workforce work for you
Financially Inclined
12/01/23 • 16 min
Every generation faces challenges when they enter the workforce for the first time, but Gen Z may have an especially tough time. Social media manager Amir Henley can help you stand out in a tough job market.
Think you’re financially inclined? Check out more tips on entering the workforce:
- Websites where you can start looking for that job
- Some free resume templates
- Learn to write a cover letter in your own voice
Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy listening guide.
This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they sign up today for a Greenlight account.
Credit card tips for beginners
Financially Inclined
05/05/23 • 15 min
OK, we know, credit cards can be scary! But they don’t need to be. And credit cards can help you reach a lot of your goals (like someday renting your own place). This week, Yanely Espinal chats with TikTok finance influencer John Eringman (aka John E. Finance) about how to decide if you’re ready to get your first credit card.
Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into credit cards.
- Compare credit card features with NerdWallet
- Learn more about building credit history with this guide from Investopedia
- Check out related Marketplace stories here
- Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy listening guide
This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they sign up today for a Greenlight account at http://ww.greenlight.com/inclined.
Introducing “Financially Inclined From Marketplace”
Financially Inclined
04/14/23 • 2 min
“Financially Inclined” is all about money lessons for living life your own way. Every week, financial literacy advocate Yanely Espinal makes learning about money simple, so you can make the most of your life. Because while money can’t buy you happiness, it definitely can’t hurt. This show was created by Marketplace in collaboration with Next Gen Personal Finance.
This episode is sponsored by Greenlight, the money app for teens — with investing.
First-gen finances
Financially Inclined
12/15/23 • 18 min
Being a first-generation student can mean facing bigger financial pressures than your peers, with less generational knowledge and wealth. Yanely Espinal talks to Gigi Gonzalez, the First Gen Mentor, to help you navigate the unique pressures of being the first in your family – whether that’s being a first-gen American, first-gen college student, first-gen professional, first-gen entrepreneur or more!
Think you’re financially inclined? Check out these resources:
- Explore resources for first-gen students from the Collective Success Network
- Learn more wealth building tips from Business Insider
- Prepare for a “money talk” with your family using this guide from CNBC
Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy listening guide.
This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they sign up for a Greenlight account.
“Financially Inclined” is back for Season 3
Financially Inclined
08/09/24 • 1 min
Host and financial literacy advocate Yanely Espinal is back for another season of the money lessons we wish we learned earlier — the ones that can help us live life on our own terms. This season, we’ll share essential info about bank accounts, gambling, scams, and how our brains can mess with our money. New episodes starting Aug. 16.
This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they sign up today for a Greenlight account at http://www.greenlight.com/inclined
Dinking around: The rise of pickleball, from “Sportly”
Financially Inclined
10/18/24 • 25 min
This week, we’re sharing an episode from another podcast we think you’ll love. In this episode of “Sportly” from Immigrantly Media, host Kavitha Davidson dives into the quirky origins of pickleball, exploring how this simple backyard game has become America’s fastest-growing sport. Davidson uncovers the story behind the paddle — from its humble beginnings on Bainbridge Island, Washington, to celebrity-filled tournaments and public park controversies — and how a game meant to pass the time is now passing records.
Thanks for listening to “Financially Inclined”! We’d love to hear what you’ve learned from the show or any questions you’d like us to answer in a future episode. You can shoot us an email at [email protected] or tell us using this online form.
Financially Inclined is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they sign up today for a Greenlight account .
The reality of becoming an influencer
Financially Inclined
11/17/23 • 15 min
Being an influencer might sound like the best job in the world, but viral content creator Sid Raskind, who has over 4 million TikTok followers, says that it’s a lot harder than it looks.
Think you’re financially inclined? Learn more about the reality of influencer life:
- A very small number of influencers earn the majority of money and views
- Black influencers are paid less than white influencers, and the racial pay gap might be worse for influencers than people in other industries
- Are influencers actually earning money for their clients?
Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy listening guide.
This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they sign up today for a Greenlight account.
How our brains mess with our money
Financially Inclined
08/23/24 • 15 min
Our decisions about money don’t always make logical sense. Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin helps us understand why, and how you can hack your brain to make smarter money choices.
Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into the psychology of spending:
- The ultimatum game shows us how we think about money
- Check out this NerdWallet explainer for more about financial therapy
- Lights, Camera, Budget! is a game that lets you learn about money by taking on the role of movie producer
Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy listening guide.
This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they sign up today for a Greenlight account.
This guy loves taxes!
Financially Inclined
12/08/23 • 17 min
Income taxes can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time filing on your own. But don’t worry, host Yanely Espinal sat down with the self-proclaimed superhero of taxes, Duke Moore, to break it down so you can know what you owe... or what the IRS owes you as a refund! They talk about all the different tax forms, explain deductions and write-offs, and reveal the most important box you have to check if you’re a young person filing taxes.
Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into taxes:
- Learn about tax brackets and rates from Nerdwallet
- Understand the rules around working while being a dependent
- Check out FreeTaxUSA’s website to file your taxes online
Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy listening guide.
This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they sign up today for a Greenlight account.
What you need to know about crypto
Financially Inclined
11/24/23 • 17 min
With all the hype about cryptocurrency, how can you tell a good investment from bad? Yanely Espinal sits down with college student and crypto investor Giovanni Moreno and journalist Caitlin Ostroff to learn what crypto is, how it works and what red flags to look for.
Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into cryptocurrencies:
- Read this guide from Investopedia on what you should know before investing in crypto.
- Stay up to date with crypto news from CoinDesk.
- Do your research on how different currencies are doing with updates from Coinbase.
Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy listening guide.
This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they sign up today for a Greenlight account.
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does Financially Inclined have?
Financially Inclined currently has 28 episodes available.
What topics does Financially Inclined cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Financially Inclined?
The episode title 'Make student loans work for you' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Financially Inclined?
The average episode length on Financially Inclined is 15 minutes.
How often are episodes of Financially Inclined released?
Episodes of Financially Inclined are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Financially Inclined?
The first episode of Financially Inclined was released on Apr 14, 2023.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ