The Money JAR

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?

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.

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?

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?

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?

In this episode, we talk with Gonzaga University student Will MacNaughton about the application process, student life, and, of course, the basketball team; we revisit a previous conversation with chemist Callie Sendek; and we learn all about being an iceberg mover.

In this episode, we learn about 529 savings plans, we talk with Oregon State Treasurer Tobis Read, and how would you like to be a submarine chef?

In this episode, we learn about Certificates of Deposit; we talk with Abby Norris, a middle school social studies teacher who just completed her first year of teaching, and have you ever considered the job of a Professional Paper Towel Sniffer?

In this episode, we'll learn the difference between assets and liabilities, hear from Mayor Steve Callaway of Hillsboro, Oregon about what it's like being a mayor, and we'll find out what a Netflix Tagger is and what it takes to be one.

In this episode, we'll learn about Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in history; we'll talk with Jameson Futter about his career as a dialysis technician; and we'll find out what a white hat hacker is. 

In this episode, we'll hear what you need to know about renting your first apartment, we'll learn more about 401(k)'s from Steve Gray at Bank of America, and we'll find out what a Chief Pools Officer is.

In this episode, we'll learn the difference between active and passive income, find out about Lewis & Clark college and what it takes to get in, and we talk with Gabriella Hartlaub, a junior at the University of Wisconsin and an intern at the News & Observer newspaper in Raleigh, North Carolina about internships, her career aspirations, and whether she's a DC or Marvel girl.

In this episode, we learn about phishing scams, get job hunting advice from Steve Gray, Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor with Bank of America, and we'll talk 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. 

In this episode, we will hear why a career in skilled trades is a great option if a four year college isn't for you, learn about all those deductions from your paycheck, and we talk with Chris Salchenberg, General Manager for Benge Industries, about his career in construction and what he's learned along the way...plus bring your wet suit if you want to be a golf ball diver! 

In this episode, we will hear why saving early is so important and how you can get started, learn about the different types of insurance, and we'll talk with David Lucas about the Maurice Lucas Foundation and his advice for becoming a successful entrepreneur.

In this episode, we will learn about the steps to creating a budget, hear what it takes to get into UC Berkeley, and we talk with Jeff Gurske, a Deputy Fire Chief for Hillsboro Fire & Rescue in Hillsboro, Oregon and Rhea Duncan, the Liberty Fire Science Instructor for the Hillsboro School District about why you should consider the field of fire science when choosing a career path.