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Welcome to Money Elementary, the podcast that takes you back to school to learn the personal finance lessons you never got in the classroom! Hosted by Heidi Castillo and co-host, Vanessa Hernandez, this show is your go-to resource for mastering the fundamentals of money management. Join us each week as we dive into essential topics like budgeting, saving, investing, and financial planning, all with the goal of helping you build a stronger financial future. Whether you're a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or simply looking to improve your financial literacy, Money Elementary has something for everyone. Our expert guests and practical insights will empower you to make informed decisions about your finances, setting you on the path to financial success. No more feeling lost when it comes to money matters—get ready to graduate from Money Elementary with flying colors! Tune in, subscribe, and embark on your journey to financial freedom. It's time to take contr
Unknown Host hosts Money Elementary, a business show with 26 episodes published.
This week on Money Elementary ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down the real cost of deportation—not just in dollars, but in everyday life. From who picks your produce to who cares for your loved ones, undocumented
The student loan pause is officially over—and the drama is real. In this episode of Money Elementary’s ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down what the return of federal student loan payments means for your wallet, y
In this episode of Money Elementary’s ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down the Federal Reserve’s June 2025 interest rate decision. Why did the Fed hold rates steady again? What does Trump have to do with it? And h
This week on ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA pull back the glittery curtain on the One Big Beautiful Bill. We expose who really benefits from the SALT deduction change, break down the hidden cost of that $2.4 trillion d
In this week’s Money Elementary: ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA dive into the surprising exit of the U.S. penny. From production costs to digital payment shifts, this episode uncovers why the penny’s time is up—and wha
In this week’s Money Elementary: ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down how money flows through our economy—starting with the Federal Reserve, through the banks, and finally to us. We simplify the mystery behind how
In this week’s episode of Money Elementary: ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down the Fed’s May 2025 decision to hold interest rates steady at 4.25–4.5%. They unpack why the Fed is keeping things calm — not to shoc
In this episode of Money Elementary, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down the tangled mess of inflation, recession, and stagnation using real-life examples and a sizzling restaurant analogy. MEIA explains how what feels l
In this episode of Money Elementary, Heidi, Vanessa, and MIA spill the chisME on how the Federal Reserve is quietly running the economy like a behind-the-scenes boss. MIA breaks down how interest rates, bond expirations,
In this episode of Money Elementary , Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA spill the chisme on why the U.S. economy just shrunk for the first time in years. MEIA breaks down how panic over tariffs led to a flood of imports, which dr
In this episode of Money Elementary, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down the political novela that is the “Big Beautiful Bill.” MEIA dishes on how the bill promises tax cuts, border spending, and energy shakeups—but also
In this episode, we join our ghostly friends, June and Sam, as they humorously navigate the pitfalls of estate planning from beyond the grave. Through their playful banter and enlightening analogies, they highlight the i
In this episode, we explain IRAs using the classic game of Monopoly as an analogy. We explain how a Traditional IRA allows you to defer taxes until retirement, like collecting rent and keeping all your earnings during th
In this episode, we explore the world of Roth 401(k)s, using the analogy of buying a rare Pokémon card on layaway to explain how this retirement plan works. We break down the benefits, comparing it to traditional 401(k)s
Welcome back to Money Elementary, Season Two! We break down the Traditional 401k, using a vivid garden analogy to illustrate its growth and the inevitable tax implications. We delve into tax brackets, 401k history, and r
In this week's episode, Heidi and I, Vanessa, take you on the ULTIMATE REEEECCAAPP of the season. We dive deep into the heart of financial literacy, revisiting the personal finance foundation topics that should be ingrai
Through the maze of home-buying in "Money Elementary, Part 3: Baking Your Home Sweet Home," we dive deep into the essentials of the home-buying process. From understanding the roles and fees of key players like realtors,
In this enlightening episode of "Money Elementary," we guide you through the intricacies of home buying in "Home Part 2: Light at the End of the Home Buying Tunnel." We delve into the crucial steps every aspiring homeown
In today's episode 8, "Buying a House: One Size Does Not Fit All," we dive into the complexities of purchasing a home amidst economic challenges. With rampant inflation and fluctuating interest rates, we explore how to n
In this enlightening "Money Elementary" episode, "Finding the Field of Flowers," we delve into the nuances of car buying. From initial experiences of purchasing cars as inexperienced buyers to mastering dealership negoti
Dr Heidi
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Vanessa
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Mia
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June
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Sam
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