Financially Free Ducks

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Financially Free Ducks Podcast

We are pleased to present Financially Free Ducks, a podcast for the University of Oregon community. Each episode is geared toward redefining what a conversation around personal finance can be. Our mission is to empower UO students, faculty members, staff, and others to gain confidence and knowledge through shared stories and experiences. We are helping the Duck community move closer to having the awareness to make smart financial decisions during and after college.

 

Ep.16 Starting a Financial Journey with Jessica Patel

Jessica Patel is the Creator of Groove Money and Head of Content and Learning Resources at the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship. Groove is a financial wellness platform that uses habit building and educational resources to help its users.

In this episode, Jessica shares why she and the Singleton Foundation created Groove, where the platform is going, and important aspects of financial wellness. She chats about budgeting and using financial planning to alleviate stress.

 


Ep.14 Investing Part 3: What's a Mutual Fund Anyways?

The Financially Free Ducks are celebrating Financial Literacy Month with a four-part series on investing. This week, Alex Hooks, a Peer Financial Coach at the Financial Wellness Center, breaks down what stocks, mutual funds, and bonds are. He gives listeners guidance on figuring out what kind of investment is right for them and shares a bit of his own experience.

 


Ep.13 Investing Part 2: Retirement?

April is National Financial Literacy Month, and we're celebrating here at the Financially Free Ducks with a four-part series on investing. Join us as Eliza Black, a Peer Financial Coach at the Financial Wellness Center, explains the difference between retirement accounts and regular brokerage accounts. In this episode, Eliza covers the meaning of tax-deferred, how to feel confident in investing, and more on how to get started. 

 


Ep.12 Investing Part 1: The Basics

April is National Financial Literacy Month, and we're celebrating here at the Financially Free Ducks with a four-part series on investing. Join us as Solomon Bandy, a Peer Financial Coach at the Financial Wellness Center, to learn about investing. In this episode, Solomon covers the basics of investing and transitioning from just saving to launching your investment journey. Plus, he shares practical tips on budgeting for investing.

 


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