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Yanely Espinal

Author of "Mind Your Money," discussing the financial challenges faced by immigrant families.

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Aug 6, 2024 • 20min

Common financial mistakes to avoid

Yanely Espinal, a financial educator dedicated to improving financial literacy for high schoolers and author of "Mind Your Money," shares vital advice on avoiding common financial pitfalls. She warns against co-signing loans and hype-driven investments, encouraging listeners to spend wisely and not exceed their means. Espinal emphasizes the importance of smart borrowing strategies, such as favoring credit unions and establishing financial boundaries. With practical tips on budgeting, savings, and long-term investing, her insights aim to empower better financial health.
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Jul 11, 2023 • 17min

How to choose a bank

Yaneli Espinal, Director at Next Gen Personal Finance and author of "Mind Your Money," dives into the often-overlooked topic of choosing the right bank. She discusses the pitfalls of staying with an old bank that may charge unnecessary fees. Yaneli provides practical tips on exploring various banking options and highlights the importance of financial literacy in making informed choices. Tune in to discover how to find a banking solution that truly fits your needs!
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Apr 21, 2023 • 18min

How To Budget

Maybe you’ve got a little cash from that babysitting gig, a part-time job or even some birthday money. Now would be a great time to have a budget, which is basically a plan for how you want to spend (or save) your money. This week, Yanely Espinal talks with Berna Anat, the internet’s Financial Hype Woman (yes, that’s her job title) about some easy and practical ways to budget (spoiler alert: Astrology is involved). Think you’re financially inclined? Give budgeting a try: Make a monthly 50/30/20 budget with this calculator from NerdWallet Check out this zero-based budget guide from Best Wallet Hacks Watch an example of the cash envelope method on TikTok Take a look at Berna Anat’s new book, “Money Out Loud” Are you in an educational setting? Check out this listening guide and this worksheet. 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.
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Dec 25, 2024 • 12min

How teenagers can get hooked on sports betting (rerun)

Yanely Espinal, host of Marketplace’s Financially Inclined podcast and expert on personal finance and gambling, dives into the troubling rise of sports betting among teenagers. She discusses how online gambling has surged since a 2018 Supreme Court decision, with aggressive advertising targeting young users. Espinal highlights manipulative tactics used by gambling apps, the psychological dangers of gamification, and personal stories of addiction. She advocates for mental health approaches and effective resources to tackle the issue, emphasizing open communication.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 52min

How To Outsmart Your Student Loans

Yanely Espinal, a financial educator and author of "Mind Your Money," shares her expertise on managing student loan debt. She discusses the emotional and practical realities of student loan repayment, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy. Yanely offers smart strategies like loan consolidation, automatic payments, and understanding credit scores to tackle debt effectively. She also addresses the risks of using retirement funds for repayment and encourages proactive financial planning to achieve independence from student loans.