The Intellectual Dummy: Recent Episodes
Emily Paufler
This episode talks about how reducing debt quickly can help you save for retirement, how much you need to save for retirement, how much you need to save for emergencies, and strategies for saving for both retirement and emergencies.
This episode covers what to bring to an interview, how to create a resume and cover letter, how to ask for help financially, and how to set long-term goals.
This episode is all about learning about different types of insurance and how they can apply to you, understanding terminology associated with insurance, and how to choose the right options for you!
This episode has great tips on how to choose the right type of account based on your financial needs and goals, in addition to information on common fees banks charge. You should always do your research on your potential bank, but this episode is a great introduction on things to look for.
This episode covers what a budget is and how it can be a useful tool in managing your finances, as well as some ways you can make your own budget template. At the end some simple ways to trim your budget are included in order to fit the needs and goals we established in the last episode.
This is the first podcast in a mini series on financial planning. Differentiating wants from needs is the first stepping stone in the journey to becoming a financially sound intellectual.