Episodes: 2020

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Money & Lending Circles

Money & Lending Circles

November 30, 2020
Systemic racism and stereotypes about lower income individuals denies them access to mainstream financial institutions. Yet they need money to buy a home, start a business and live. A time-honored way to provide loans is with lending circles. A group of people, often with close cultural ties, work together to provide members with the money they need to achieve their goals.
Money & Dignity

Money & Dignity

November 16, 2020
Too much financial commentary assumes people earning low wages aren’t smart with money. Wrong, deeply wrong. Necessity forces many to be savvy money managers. There are also societal, financial and government institutions that have erected barriers to progress. Ultimately, people want the opportunity to help themselves. They want to live with dignity.
Money & Tradition

Money & Tradition

November 9, 2020
In every conversation we asked, “What did you learn from your parents about money?” Everyone’s initial response? Nothing. 
Money Needs & Wants

Money Needs & Wants

October 26, 2020
A classic personal finance question: Is that a want or a need? The framing of the question suggests needs are necessities and wants are luxuries. Yet no one we interviewed for the podcast talked about luxuries. They said they wanted opportunities to take care of their families and to do better.
Money & Personal Assets

Money & Personal Assets

October 19, 2020
Personal assets include your talents and the skills of people you trust. Making use of personal assets is a creative way to solve many money problems.
Money and Disability

Money and Disability

October 12, 2020
People with disabilities must navigate a complex system of government benefits and support. Many work, although many more would like to be employed. The disabled also confront limitations created by misperceptions about what people living with disabilities are capable of and have the desire to do.
Money and COVID-19

Money and COVID-19

October 5, 2020
The pandemic has affected everyone. But some individuals and families have been hit much harder than others, especially minorities and low-wage workers. Everyone we interviewed for the podcast had a story about how the pandemic impacted them.
Money and Entrepreneurship

Money and Entrepreneurship

September 25, 2020
Many people with low and unstable incomes start a business. Their entrepreneurial drive is rooted in community and the need to put food on the table.
Introducing small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood

Introducing small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood

September 23, 2020
Hosts Chris Farrell and Twila Dang talk to community members who are redefining wealth and poverty, the value of community and the purpose of money.