The Money Moves Podcast

Matthew sits down with Rod Griffin, the Senior Director of Consumer Education at Experian. Rod Griffin and the team over at Experian recognize the importance of financial literacy and educating people on credit at a young age.

During Matthew’s conversation with Rod Griffin, they delve into the root of financial knowledge, what makes some generations seem more financially literate than others, and what the role of credit is in gaining wealth today.

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Malia speaks about her financial journey and how she persevered through challenges to reach a greater goal with more freedom. Matthew, Stephen, and Malia discuss how taking control of your finances can fuel other aspects of your life, like travel and leisure.

She was empowered to the point that she decided to start her own financial education company and inspire thousands nationwide with her speaking, books, and social media platforms.

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In this episode, Matthew Shadid and Stephen Lin sit down with Nikhil Behl, the Chief Marketing officer for FICO. In FICO's latest philanthropic venture, they partnered with the U.S. Soccer Federation and the Chelsea Football Club to target financial education in underserved communities.

During Matthew and Stephen's conversation with Nikhil, they discuss FICO’s flagship "Score A Better Future" credit education program for middle- and high-school-aged students, FICO's new partnership, and the importance of personal finance, among many other things. This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in advancing youth financial literacy. 

The absolute face of personal finance education and advocacy, Tim Ranzetta, sits down with the founders of Gen-Z for Financial Literacy to discuss personal finance class mandates at the high school level and other intricacies of personal finance education.

He is a founding member of Next-Gen Personal Finance, an organization that works to integrate financial literacy into US high school programs.

To meet with someone of the caliber of Tim Ranzetta is a milestone for our organization. Mission 2030 is a core part of our organization and has become an inspiration for us to continue to advocate for personal finance classes at the high school level. We sincerely thank Tim Ranzetta for carving out the time to meet with us and record a podcast.

Nate is among the youngest Certified Financial Planner (CFP) practitioners in the world. He is the founder of Hoskin Capital, a Denver-based wealth management firm that manages assets for its clients located across the country. Nate is also passionate about teaching others about personal finance through his TikTok account, which has amassed more than 200,000 followers! 

Stephen and Matthew, founders of Gen-Z for Financial Literacy, sit down with Robin Kahn, program director of the Babson Financial Literacy Project (BFPL). Together, the three of them discuss the BFPL's work, the importance of teaching adults personal finance, and how to improve financial literacy education outside of the traditional classroom setting. The BFPL is an initiative from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It is a not-for-profit initiative designed to help young adults acquire the necessary financial knowledge and skills for long-term independence and prosperity.

The BFLP has led 186 workshops with over 7,000 participants in the last four years. We're proud to call The Babson Financial Literacy Project one of our partners! This episode is part of our Partner Conversations series.

Stephen and Matthew talk about Apple's new "Pay Later" feature and the harmful effects of buy now, pay later. Companies like Affirm, Klarna, and AfterPay perpetuate the idea that young adults can simply pay in installments without any repercussions--this is far from the truth. Young adults should approach buy now and pay later with caution and intent. Frankly, Buy now, Pay Later instills the idea that people can afford goods they can't. 

Stephen and Matthew sit down with Shauna Barfuss, an experienced teacher and the director of the Utah Jump$tart Coalition. Shauna's advanced knowledge, experience, and passion for teaching Financial Literacy allow Matthew and Stephen to get a deep dive into what it's actually like being an educator in the financial Literacy space.

Stephen and Matthew sit down with Shona Hamilton-Higgins, a CEO, business owner, and experienced HR consultant. Together, they discuss entrepreneurship, what it takes to start your own business, and the inevitable challenges that come along with doing so.

Stephen and Matthew sit down with Elizabeth Edmunds, a successful financial planner & coach. Together, they explore various topics, primarily discussing investing, how to rethink your budget, and how to live still your life (and enjoy it) while remaining fiscally responsible!

Stephen and Matthew sit down with Jacent Wamala, a Money Mindset Coach, CEO, and former therapist. Together, they explore various topics together, primarily discussing debt, financial planning, budgeting, and the intersection between mindset and money.