The Money JAR
The Money JAR
Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington
Welcome to The Money JAR, a podcast for young adults covering real world financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness. The Money JAR - Junior Achievement Radio, is produced by Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington in Portland, Oregon. The Money JAR is a podcast about careers, healthy financial habits, and boundless possibilities. Junior Achievement Radio strives to inspire and empower young adults by giving them the knowledge and tools to succeed as they enter the economics of life. Delivered in 25-35 minute episodes, our shows consist of informative and essay style segments interspersed with talk/interview style segments distributed bi-weekly.
Perspectives on Economic Empowerment
The Money JAR team recently interviewed associates from North Highland Worldwide Consulting about their perspectives on Economic Empowerment; what does it mean, how is it achieved and how does having it change one's life.  The interviews took place in conjunction with the company's annual Day of Giving Back, this year focused on assisting nonprofit organizations committed to helping people achieve economic empowerment.
May 15
16 min
Rerun #210: Educator Abby Norris, Certificates of Deposit, Paper Towel Sniffer
Revisit Episode #210 and learn about Cerificates of Deposit; hear from Abby Norris, a middle school Social Studies teacher, about her first year of teaching; and have you ever heard of the job of a Professional Paper Towel Sniffer?
Apr 16, 2025
22 min
#216: Graphic Designer, Kendra Pelofske; Learn About Oprah; Pet Psychologists
In this episode, we'll learn about Oprah Winfrey, entrepreneur extraordinaire; we talk with Kendra Pelofske, Lead Graphic Designer at Ferguson Wellman Capital Managment, about her career in graphic design and marketing; and how would you like to be a pet psychologist?
Apr 2, 2025
15 min
Rerun #205: TEDx Portland, Job Hunting Advice, and Phishing Scams
Revisit Episode #205 with us where we learned about phishing scams, got job hunting advice from Steve Gray, Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor with Bank of America, and we talked with David Paull and Dustin Fernandes, two of the people behind the wildly popular TEDx Portland, plus...being a panda nanny might be the best job in the world.
Mar 12, 2025
39 min
#215: Screenwriter and Director, Lori Evans Taylor; Muriel Siebert; the Job of a Crop Duster
In this episode, we'll learn about the First Woman of Finance, Muriel Siebert; hear from Lori Evans Taylor about her life as a screenwriter in Hollywood, and how would you like to be a crop duster?
Feb 24, 2025
27 min
Rerun #201: 401(k)s, Credit Card Smarts, Sound Designer & Mixer Jeremy Peirson, Pet Food Taste Tester
Revisit Episode #201 with us! We learn about 401(k)s, get smart credit card usage tips from Jason Norris of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, we talk with Jeremy Perison, a sound designer and recording mixer with an impressive film and TV show resume, and how would you like to be a Pet Food Taste Tester?
Jan 30, 2025
39 min
#214: Job Hunting, Resume, and Interviewing Tips, Managing Debt, and Paranormal Investigators
In this episode, we'll hear from OnPoint Community Credit Union's Rachel Hanson with tips for job hunting, putting together a resume, and how to prepare for interviews; we'll talk with Amber Kelly, also of OnPoint, about how to manage debt and improve credit scores, and have you ever thought about being a paranormal investigator?
Jan 17, 2025
28 min
Rerun #165: Time, Money, and Happiness
Does money buy happiness? We revisit this episode from 2020 to find out what Dr. Ashley Whillans had to say on the subject. "Money can't buy happiness" is a common idiom, but how true is it? Todd and Mindy spoke with behavioral scientist Dr. Ashley Whillans about her understanding of what can bring people happiness, especially during a time when social distancing is the norm. She shares her thoughts on finding happiness and fulfillment, and on the value of money and time. Ashley discusses the importance of prioritizing connections and how the pandemic has led people to a deeper understanding of what really matters in life.
Nov 14, 2024
23 min
#213: Johanna Redmond of SE Works, Robo-Advisors, Line Queuers
In this episode, we'll learn what a robo-advisor is, we'll talk with Johanna Redmond of SE Works about how they are helping people get started in banking or medical administration, and have you ever thought about being a professional queuer?
Nov 1, 2024
18 min
Rerun #170: Intro to Stocks and Investing as a Teen
The stock market is often in the news, but what does it mean when it's up or it's down? What does it mean to invest? Can you invest when you're under 18? Should you invest young? Rishika and Mindy came to stock analyst Jason Moser with a lot of questions about how to understand the stock market and investments when you're a young person, and he had great answers about taking charge of your financial future and feeling a sense of ownership about the businesses you shop or eat at in your own life. Jason also explains some key stock market and investment terms and shares pathways to investing young.
Oct 16, 2024
20 min
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