Saturday Morning Muse

Saturday Morning Muse

Welcome to the Saturday Morning Muse and Andy’s Financial Literacy Lessons! Start to your weekend by investing 7-10 minutes of your time to explore topics that are designed to support your journey of personal and professional continuous improvement with a focus on improving financial literacy and financial decision-making. Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional and is the author of Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire, and The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows. He also hosts The Balancing Act Podcast, and The Saturday Morning Muse. Dr. Temte earned his doctorate in finance from the University of Iowa with a concentration in international finance and investment theory. He holds the CFA designation and has over 15 years of university teaching experience. An accomplished musician and leader of the rock band, The Remainders, he’s proud to announce the release of the band’s first original album, Feel Something New, which is available on all major music streaming platforms. To learn more, visit www.andrewtemte.com.

Episodes

October 25, 2025 10 mins

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the evolution of equity ownership and stock trading from the Dutch East India Company to the establishment of the London Stock Exchange. He discusses the challenges of informal trading, the catastrophic South Sea Bubble, and the eventual need for organized stock markets, highlighting the principles that govern modern financial markets today.

 

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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the evolution of financial markets, focusing on the innovations of the Dutch Republic in the early 1600s. He discusses the limitations of previous equity ownership models and how the establishment of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) revolutionized investment through the introduction of transferable shares and a secondary market. 

 

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October 11, 2025 11 mins

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the historical evolution of stock ownership, beginning with the Roman Publicani and the Venetian Commenda.

He discusses how these early systems of equity ownership laid the groundwork for modern financial practices through capital pooling and risk spreading for investment in major infrastructure projects and trading expeditions.

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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the evolution of insurance and its democratization in the late 19th century. He discusses how industrial life insurance, expanded property coverage, and the rise of automobile insurance transformed the industry into a mass market service accessible to ordinary families. 

 

Andy highlights the significant innovations that made insurance affordable and essential, as well as the ...

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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the origins of modern insurance, focusing on Edward Lloyd's Coffee House in the 1680s. 

He discusses how Lloyd's transformed the insurance landscape by introducing innovative practices such as syndicated underwriting, the publication of shipping news, and the establishment of a systematic reinsurance market.

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September 20, 2025 10 mins

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the evolution of insurance, tracing its origins from ancient civilizations to modern practices. He discusses how early merchants shared risks to protect their goods, the development of mutual aid societies in medieval Europe, and the establishment of formal insurance contracts. The conversation culminates in the recognition of the need for systematic fire insurance following t...

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September 13, 2025 12 mins

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the dual nature of compound interest, highlighting its potential to build wealth while also revealing its darker side through the lens of compound debt. 

The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding how compound interest works in both investing and borrowing contexts, particularly in relation to credit card debt. Temte provides practical advice on managing debt an...

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September 6, 2025 12 mins

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the concept of compound interest, its historical significance, and practical applications for building wealth. 

 

He explains the mathematics behind compound interest, introduces the Rule of 72 for estimating investment growth, and illustrates the impact of small daily expenses on long-term wealth accumulation through the 'latte effect.' Andy emphasizes the importance of time ...

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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the concept of compound interest, discussing its historical significance and mathematical foundations. He introduces Benjamin Franklin's experiment with compounding, the contributions of mathematicians like Edmund Halley and Leonhard Euler, and the implications of compounding in both wealth creation and destruction, illustrated by the Tulip Mania and government debt crises. Th...

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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy delves into the basics of investment returns, emphasizing the importance of understanding different types of returns such as nominal, real, holding period, and total returns. The discussion also touches on the historical development of return calculations and the significance of the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in comparing investments over time. Andy encourages listeners to be i...

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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the concept of inflation, its historical context, and the implications of monetary policy on everyday life. He discusses the various types of inflation, including demand-pull, cost-push, monetary, and expectational inflation, and illustrates these concepts with historical examples, particularly the Great Recoinage of 1696. Andy emphasizes the importance of understanding inflat...

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August 9, 2025 11 mins

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the historical tension between the moral objections to charging interest and the economic necessity for credit. It traces the evolution of interest from ancient civilizations, through religious prohibitions, to modern acceptance, highlighting the innovative financial practices that emerged to reconcile these conflicting views. The discussion emphasizes the ongoing challenge of...

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August 2, 2025 11 mins

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy discusses the concept of interest, exploring its fundamental role in economics as the price of time. He explains how interest rates are determined by factors such as inflation, real returns, and risk compensation. The discussion also covers the calculation of simple interest and the implications of understanding interest for personal financial decisions. Temte highlights the historical...

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July 26, 2025 10 mins

In this episode of the Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the introduction of the banknote by the Bank of England in 1694, which revolutionized modern finance by standardizing currency and formally establishing government currency backing. This historical narrative connects the evolution of banking practices to the currency we use today.

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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the evolution of banking from the Knights Templar to the Medici family, highlighting key innovations, market opportunities, and lessons learned from history. It emphasizes the importance of transparency, political integration, and diversification in financial practices, while drawing parallels to modern banking and financial technology.

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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the historical roots of banking, tracing its origins back to the Crusades and the role of the Knights Templar. He discusses how the need for secure wealth storage during the Crusades led to the development of early banking practices, including the issuance of letters of credit. The conversation also delves into the evolution of usury laws and their implications for modern bank...

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July 5, 2025 10 mins

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy Temte explores the evolution of currency from promissory notes to modern fiat money, emphasizing the role of trust in the value of currency. He introduces the concept of banking, its characteristics, and importance in the economy. Andy also touches on the Great Recession, highlighting the consequences of poor risk management in banking.

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June 28, 2025 12 mins

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte explores the evolution of currency, starting from ancient Rome's coinage to the introduction of paper currency through promissory notes. He discusses the significance of these financial instruments in facilitating trade and their role in economic systems. The conversation also touches on the transition to fiat money and the implications of trust in currency value.

 

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June 21, 2025 10 mins

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte delves into the history of money, focusing on the evolution of coinage from ancient Rome to modern monetary policy. He discusses the significance of financial literacy, the role of governments in establishing trust in currency, and the implications of currency debasement and inflation. The episode concludes with a reflection on the responsibilities of modern central banks in ma...

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June 14, 2025 9 mins

In this special Father's Day edition of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte reflects on the essential role of fathers in shaping their children's lives. He shares a top 10 list of skills that every dad should focus on, emphasizing the importance of self-love, emotional intelligence, and financial literacy. Temte encourages fathers to embrace their journey of continuous improvement and to model these skills for their children, highl...

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