The Money JAR
Welcome to The Money JAR, a podcast for young adults covering real world financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness.
The Money JAR - Junior Achievement Radio, is produced by Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington in Portland, Oregon. The Money JAR is a podcast about careers, healthy financial habits, and boundless possibilities. Junior Achievement Radio strives to inspire and empower young adults by giving them the knowledge and tools to succeed as they enter the economics of life.
Delivered in 25-35 minute episodes, our shows consist of informative and essay style segments interspersed with talk/interview style segments distributed bi-weekly.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 217
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
#65: College in High School?
This week's episode explores an approach to tackle the rising costs of a college education. Todd talks with Mitch LeClair, a technology, transitions, and higher education reporter for the St. Cloud (…
#64: Building Your Future
This episode breaks down the cost of achieving your goals and dreams. Todd and Evan talk with Lisa Gillis, Chief Academic Officer for Junior Achievement USA. She describes the “JA Build Your Future…
#63: Starting an Online Business
Evan and Todd explore the experiences of online entrepreneurship while learning money tips along the way. They interview Andrew Schrage, co-owner of MoneyCrashers.com, a personal finance website ded…
#62: JA BizTown: Teaching the Economics of Life for Kids
JA BizTown, a program of Junior Achievement, provides a tremendous hands-on experience for young people to learn about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Todd and Evan uncover …
#61: Raising Money Confident Kids
Evan and Todd discuss an excellent resource for parents and kids to learn about money. They interview Mark Robinson, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at T. Rowe Price and co-creator…
#60: The Benefit of Games Pt. 2
Hear the enthusiastic discussion how board games benefit kids and families. This passion can also turn into a business. Todd and Evan get great advice from Andrew Innes, the founder of Anomia Press, …
#59: How To Succeed in College
As a way to prepare for the world of work, the paths to college and how to succeed in college are highly diverse. Evan and Todd draw from their own experiences and get advice from Julie Lythcott-Haim…
#58: The Business of Food
Producer Alex goes on location to interview Kristofor Lofgren, the CEO of Sustainable Restaurant Group and the founder of Bamboo Sushi Restaurants. Kristofor talks about how he turned his love of sus…
#57: How To Pursue a Big Dream
This episode inspires listeners to pursue big dreams. Todd and Evan talk with Barrington Irving, who despite a humble upbringing, became the youngest person to fly solo around the world. Barrington…
#56: Pros and Cons of Pro Athletics
We explore the lessons taught by sports and pursuing it as a career. Evan and Todd talk with former National Football League player Curt Warner and former Major League Baseball player Tom Lampkin abo…
#55: The Best Way To Teach Kids About Money
Todd and Evan reflect on what they have learned from “Money JAR” interviews over the years and from their own experiences. They discuss a research finding by a Harvard finance professor and talk spe…
#54: How To Pay For College Without Debt
Is it even possible to pay for college without debt? Todd and Evan find out the answer to this question and learn about the perils of student debt. They talk with Celest Horton who shares her perso…
#53: How Video Games Can Be Good For You
Do you have a passion for video games? Evan and Todd explore how playing video games can be beneficial for kids by talking with researcher Dr. Cheryl Olson. Then, they explore how a love for video …
#52: Rising Out of Poverty
A study shows 87% of students in poverty do not have any career aspirations and do not realize you can study and work towards a career. Todd and Evan talk with poverty expert Dr. Donna Beegle. The co…
#51: Cool Careers!
What's a smart way to find out if you'd really be happy and successful in acareer? What makes a cool career? Evan and Todd talk with Dr. Marty Nemko, award-winning career counselor and author of “Coo…
#50: Family Travel on a Budget
It’s summertime and families across the country are in vacation mode. Whether it’s a weekend roadtrip or a tour around the world, family vacations don’t have to break the bank. On today’s episode of …
#49: College Test Prep
Summer is in full swing, but the new school year will be here before you know it. If you or someone you know has high school students who may be thinking ahead to college, this episode of The Money J…
#48: What is the Average Cost of…?
Do you know the average cost of a wedding? Raising a baby during the first year of life? What about the average cost of school supplies? On today’s episode of the Money JAR, we test the financial kno…
#32: Graduation: So What?
In our country, there is a popular sentiment that going to college immediately following high school is not only the appropriate next step, but a fundamental bridge to securing one’s dream career. Th…
#47: Tales from the Shark Tank
Today’s episode of The Money JAR may have you headed to the nearest grocery store! This week, we interview Erika Welsh and Keeley Tillotson, founders of Wild Friends Foods, a company known for its de…