300k Haircut: Recent Episodes
Aaditya Prasad
300k Haircut is a podcast focused on educating teenagers and young adults about the important financial habits necessary for a successful life. This podcast is produced by two teenagers, who saw the lack of financial education targeted at their age group and decided to do something about it.
In this episode, we talk with Ms. Chase Covington, one of Tesla STEM's school counselors. We cover a LOT of insightful information, from how she deals with stress and negative energy, the journey she took to become a counselor, the key traits needed to be successful in the field, and much more.
In this episode, we talk about all the ways you can save money at college while still doing everything you want to.
On our very first guest episode, we talked with industry veteran Ryfka Schafer, who recounted lessons and learnings from her 21 years as a consultant. For anyone who doesn't know much about this field or is interested in learning more, this episode is a must-listen.
In this episode, we talk about some of the most common scams Americans face, as well as how to avoid and prevent them.
In this episode, we talk about how to rent an apartment with a roommate and the important financial decisions you have to make to do so.
In this episode, we talk about cryptocurrency. We break down how they work, if they are fit to replace fiat currencies, and what they mean for you as an individual.
In this episode, we discuss the basics of investing: why you should do it, what to know before you do, and how to get started.
In this episode, we cover the essentials of bank accounts: what they are, why you need them, and how to open one. We also cover a few account types that aren't as common, as well as specific tips when you're signing up for an account.
In this episode, we cover one of our favorite activities: international travel. Traveling solo can be a daunting prospect, and we break down the most important tips to know as well as some common scams and how to avoid them.
In this episode, we cover a big topic for graduating high school students. Student loans. We talk about the different types of student loans, why you might choose one over the other, and how to apply for them.
In this episode, we cover some personal budgeting, one of the most important life skills people don't prioritize enough. Specifically, we go over a few strategies you can use to keep track of your income and expenses.
In this episode, we cover credit cards, one of the most important payment mechanisms on the planet. We cover what they are, how to get them, and how to use them responsibly.