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Educated Spending

Educated Spending

By Katie Roark

A discussion for college students and young professionals to learn to take control of their money and achieve financial independence.
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Financing Grad School, Study Abroad and Planning for the Future

Educated Spending Dec 11, 2020

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Hobby Spending

Hobby Spending

Katie is joined by Bianca Carrasco and Dan Roark as they discuss finding ways to keep their hobbies in their budgets, being realistic how long term those hobbies are, possibly making some money on the side, and more! Follow us on Instagram @educatedspending 

Mar 18, 202246:03
Stepping into the Real World

Stepping into the Real World

This week Katie welcomes Greg Golden onto the podcast as they delve into what it is like in life after college.  They talk about living expenses, budgeting, and even get into salary negotiations on this week's episode of Educated Spending.

Aug 10, 202143:23
The Psychology behind Subscription Boxes

The Psychology behind Subscription Boxes

Katie is joined by Bianca Carrasco as they discuss the psychology behind subscription boxes, why we subscribe, the positive and negatives about them, and their personal experiences with subscription boxes. Follow us on Instagram @educatedspending

Jul 15, 202101:11:29
Real Students Talk Real about Finances

Real Students Talk Real about Finances

Three Leopardcents Student Ambassadors join Katie for a conversation about finances as they approach graduation. From college financial-based decisions to money spending habits, listen in to get some great advice on financial independence as a college student and new grad!

Apr 16, 202139:28
Making Yourself an Invaluable Employee

Making Yourself an Invaluable Employee

Whether you're an employee at a restaurant or working odd jobs to make ends meet, you have the ability to become an invaluable employee that any employer would be lucky to have. Learn from Bianca Carrasco on her experience in the service industry and how that led her to Wentworth, Ashley Tampellini's current experience as a graduating college student, and hear about Katie's successes in her role as both an Associate Director of Financial Aid and Dance Instructor. 

Apr 12, 202101:00:31
Paying for College: FAFSA, Loans, and Scholarship Advice from Financial Aid Professionals

Paying for College: FAFSA, Loans, and Scholarship Advice from Financial Aid Professionals

College expenses can be difficult to navigate. Katie Roark and Ashley Francois discuss ways to pay for college, whether it be personal loans or finding scholarships to apply to, there's always a way to fund your education.

Feb 09, 202137:13
Part 2: Food Waste and Sustainability

Part 2: Food Waste and Sustainability

Katie is back this week with two Registered Dietitians, Krista Blackwell and Rachel Dziedzic. They talk about solutions for reducing food waste, appropriate ways to store food so it lasts longer, and much more! 

Jan 22, 202149:33
Part 1: Best Bang for your Buck at the Grocery Store

Part 1: Best Bang for your Buck at the Grocery Store

This week Katie is joined by Rachel Dziedzic and Krista Blackwell, two Registered Dietitians who talk about strategies for saving money at the grocery store, eating healthy on a budget and meal planning. 

Jan 15, 202153:50
How to Stretch a Dollar

How to Stretch a Dollar

This week Katie is Joined by her mom, Julie Greene. They talk saving money at the grocery store, shopping for clothes, and other helpful tips to make your money go further! 

Jan 08, 202146:30
Financing Grad School, Study Abroad and Planning for the Future

Financing Grad School, Study Abroad and Planning for the Future

This week Katie is joined by Brad Mueller, Study Abroad and Scholarship Counselor from Clemson University.  They share their experiences of financing grad school, budgeting students loans, and the finances of studying abroad. 

Dec 11, 202042:21
Managing Risk and Trading Stocks

Managing Risk and Trading Stocks

This week Katie is joined by Shannon Whitney as they discuss the potential risks of the stock market, fantastic resources to help you start trading, real stories to help navigate the market, and more!

Dec 04, 202045:45
Holiday Shopping Tips

Holiday Shopping Tips

This week Katie is on her own giving you tips and tricks for holiday shopping on a budget, ways to score discounts, and more! 

Nov 28, 202018:59
Money in Relationships

Money in Relationships

This week Katie is joined by her husband Dan and they talk about navigating the money conversation in romantic and friendship relationships, some things they do in their own relationship and how important it is to have open lines of communication. 

Nov 19, 202028:50
Salary Negotiations

Salary Negotiations

This week Katie is joined by Robbin Beauchamp, Director of Coops and Careers at Wentworth Institute of Technology  as they discuss knowing when and what negotiate, the importance of benefits, and the importance of knowing your worth.

Nov 09, 202040:17
The Road to Achieving Financial Freedom

The Road to Achieving Financial Freedom

Katie is joined by Bryan Foltice, Associate Professor of Finance at Bulter University and they share their advice on making the tough financial choices every day, the importance of paying off loans early, prioritizing short and long term goals, and more! If you're interested in reaching out to Bryan he can be reached at bfoltice@butler.edu. 

Nov 03, 202043:53
Personal Finance in a Cultural Context

Personal Finance in a Cultural Context

Katie is joined by Alex Cabal, Director of the Office of Diversity and Social Justice at Wentworth Institute of Technology  as they talk about the familial and cultural impact on how we use our money, the importance of knowing it's okay to not know everything, getting help from others, and more!


Oct 23, 202039:16
Traveling on a Budget

Traveling on a Budget

Katie is joined by her friend Krista Blackwell and they discuss the topic of travel on a budget.  Katie and Krista use their experiences traveling the globe to give tips on how to save for traveling, finding a place to stay, the difficulties of going from city to city and more!

Oct 19, 202042:26
Long-term Impact of College Financial Decisions

Long-term Impact of College Financial Decisions

This week Katie is joined by Andy Tsui. They discuss the financial decisions that come up as a college student,  long term spending over short term desires, the dangers of falling behind on credit card payments, and the long terms effects of student loans. 

Oct 13, 202023:19
Personal Finance during COVID-19

Personal Finance during COVID-19

This week Katie is joined by her co-worker Kelly, they talk through the ways they have had to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic.  They will discuss dining out, the temptations of online shopping, working from home, and more!

Oct 02, 202030:04
The Home Buying Process

The Home Buying Process

This week Katie is joined by her husband Dan to talk to you about how to navigate the home buying process.  They will discuss the pros and cons of renting versus buying,  negotiating, and share their own experiences!

Sep 28, 202028:35
Navigating Student Loan Repayment

Navigating Student Loan Repayment

This week Katie is joined by her brother, Mike Paquin. They talk decision making post college and how important it is to be aware of your loan repayment options and to make educated financial decisions post college. 

Sep 18, 202019:09
Financial Knowledge is Power

Financial Knowledge is Power

This week Katie sits with, Bianca Carrasco a fellow financial aid counselor at Wentworth Institute of Technology to talk about her financial journey.  They discuss how ignoring her student loans for a while has impacted her life and how educating herself about her finances has given her the power to take control of her life and set herself up for future financial success. 

Jun 26, 202031:11
Credit 101

Credit 101

This week Katie is again joined by her husband Dan and they discuss the topic of credit. They breakdown the credit score, talk about good credit habits, the credit bureaus and their own personal credit experiences. 

Jun 18, 202016:38
How does your family of origin impact your spending habits?

How does your family of origin impact your spending habits?

Welcome to the first episode of Educated Spending, the money management podcast for college students and young adults. This week, Katie is joined by her husband Dan to talk about how their own families of origin have influenced the ways that they think about money and saving. 

Jun 12, 202021:36