

WhyFI Matter$
Kriti
Teens and young adults around the world... It is no secret that learning about finances is boring for us, but the reality is that being financially illiterate is not an option. Through WhyFI Matters, we will explore fun, trendy and interesting topics while improving our financial IQ & learn about global citizenship, so that hopefully we won't have to live in our parents' basement when we're older!
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Sep 27, 2020 • 30min
The Not So Pretty in Pink Tax
It really does, unfortunately, cost more to be a woman. This is because of the pink tax, gender based price discrimination, affecting women world wide. In my lifetime, according to the #axthepinktax calculator, the Pink Tax has already cost me $21,657!!! Or cost my parents (whoops)! This is absurd. Listen to this interview with the Pink Tax Podcast, a podcast about all things feminism and finance, where we dive deeper into this subject. The Pink Tax Podcast: https://www.pinktaxpodcast.ca/#axthepinktax calculator: https://axthepinktax.com/#calculatorDo not fill RBG's SCOTUS seat until after the 2021 inauguration: https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/do-not-fill-ruth-bader-ginsburg-s-supreme-court-seat-until-after-the-2021-inaugurationSupport the show

Sep 20, 2020 • 10min
Notorious: Remembering R.B.G
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time."-R.B.GRest in Power! I wanted to honor one of my biggest role models Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Thank you for everything. You have fought for us with unwavering spirit. You have battled till the very end. Thank you for being the fierce champion of justice we so very much needed. We will continue to fight, we must fight, there is no other way.Please VOTE!Petition to DELAY filling in Justice Ginsburg's seat: https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/delay-appointment-of-a-new-supreme-court-justiceSupport the show

Sep 13, 2020 • 41min
Climbing your Everest: An Interview with Sara Safari
What is your Everest? What is your obstacle, hurdle? What do you have to overcome? What motivates you? What scares you? What do you fear? What is your why? Listen to this thrilling, story-filled episode with Sara Safari where we grapple with all of these questions. Sara is an author, engineer, professor, mountaineer, TedEx speaker, advocate for the empowerment of women and girls and recipient of the 2015 Global Citizen Award from the United Nations! Sara climbs for a cause, donating money each foot she climbs! She is a force to be reckoned with!Sara Safari: http://sarasafari.com/Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/whyfimattersSupport the show

Sep 6, 2020 • 35min
No Internet ft. the Digital Divide: An Interview with PlucTV
No internet. No technology. No high-speed mobile connectivity. Many of us often complain about these issues that occur from time to time. But for many people around the world, these 'complaints' are harsh realities. Listen to this interview with Tamseel Hussain, the founder of PlucTV, a video platform by the next generation of misfits, about how the digital divide is playing out in India. I will also shed some light on how the digital divide is playing out in America, and the struggle many kids will face this upcoming school year. PlucTV: https://pluc.tv/Support the show

Aug 30, 2020 • 46min
Entrepreneurship as ArtVocacy
Entrepreneurship. Advocacy. Art. Activism. In this episode, we will see how all these words are interconnected. We will learn about social entrepreneurship, and the steps to start a non-profit, and what ARTivism means. Listen to my interesting conversation with Angela Zhang, a teen entrepreneur, artist and activist. She is the founder of ArtVocacy, a youth-led movement shining light on issues that really matter through the creative arts. ArtVocacy: https://artvocacy-co.org/Voice$: https://www.whyfimatters.com/post/on-the-value-of-moneySupport the show

Aug 23, 2020 • 32min
Back 2 School: Dun Dun Dunn ...Student Loans
This episode we will be faced with the kryptonite of many American’s lives, the Student Loans. But knowledge equals power, right? Hopefully, after this episode, you will be able to get some clarity on all your concerns surrounding Student Loans. I am excited to interview Ryan Law, a professional certified financial planner and award winning educator. Ryan has dedicated his work to simplifying personal finances, specifically student loans and even has a book, "Student Loan Planning: A Borrowers Guide to Understanding and Repaying Student Loan Debt". Ryan Law: https://ryanhlaw.com/FinED August 26 12:45 CST workshop: https://www.dreamhustlecode.com/events/8-26-2020-special-financial-literacy-segment-whyfimattersSupport the show

Aug 16, 2020 • 39min
Back 2 School: How to pay for college
In this episode, the dreaded questions of 'paying for college' arises. But have no fear. Today's interview with Robert Farrington, America's Millennial Money Expert and America's student loan's expert, will shed light on this topic.Robert is also the founder of the College Investor, aimed at helping millennials get out of debt and start building real wealth in their future. Learn all about how to pay for college and the best order of operations!p.s. This episode is recommended not only for the teens but also for their parents!!The College Investor: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/Support the show

Aug 9, 2020 • 40min
Back 2 School: Admissions Uncovered
Although many of us are probably not actually going back to a physical school this year, college is still a topic we constantly think and worry about. Hopefully through today's episode some of your burning questions regarding the college admissions process and cost of college will be answered. In this episode I interview current Columbia University undergrad, Michael Gao, who is also the host Admissions Uncovered podcast. Admissions Uncovered: https://admissionsuncovered.com/FinED workshop registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-financial-education-workshops-for-tweens-and-teens-tickets-116044262513Support the show

Aug 2, 2020 • 18min
Consumerism: 7 Rings or My Favorite Things
Lashes and diamonds, ATM machines, buy myself all of my favorite things...!! A while ago, I created a podcast episode about the advertising barrage and advertising industry titled, "the Advertising Cult". That episode definitely complements this week's episode focusing on Consumerism! Listen to this episode where I talk about consumerism ranging from Ariana Grande's hit song "7 Rings", "My Favorite things" from Sound of Music, to the 'scarcity mindset', BUYcotting, the minimalistic lifestyle we can adopt and so much more! If you want to listen to the "Advertising Cult": https://www.whyfimatters.com/listen/episode/4743437d/the-advertising-cultFinED: https://www.whyfimatters.com/finedSupport the show

Jul 19, 2020 • 29min
The Frugal Athlete: An Interview with Amobi Okugo
What a quintessential podcast for episode #23! 23 being the number of sports legend, Michael Jordan, this episode is for the athletes! I am interviewing Amobi Okugo, a professional soccer player, who has competed on various stages including the 2012 olympics! Amobi created a financial literacy platform, A Frugal Athlete to provide a resource to other athletes and people interested to live a life well-spent and also highlight the financial- decision making of athletes. A Frugal Athlete: https://www.afrugalathlete.com/2020 GirlCon Chicago Registration: https://girlconchicago.com/Support the show