Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 28 episodes
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Think of this as Adulting 101. This podcast is focused on everything you *should* learn in school - but you likely didn't. What EXACTLY is a deducible? How does insurance ACTUALLY work? What is the difference between a defined-benefit and defined-contribution plan? What does a good job offer look like? How do I negotiate a job? We'll cover these topics AND more. We'll break down complicated concepts with industry professionals - you know, like what are the differences between a HMO, PPO, and HSA? Discover more about the Next Step Program here. Get the book here !
Unknown Host hosts The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood, a business show with 28 episodes published.
In the final episode of the series on health insurance, Brennan explains key insurance terms: deductible, copay, coinsurance, out of pocket maximum, open enrollment, and qualifying events. He also explains all of these t
On the Next Step podcast, host Nikki interviews Brennan Floss of Delta Dental about health, dental, vision, and medical insurance. They discuss why dental and vision are separate from medical, emphasizing preventive care
In this final of a two-part series you get to hear more from Megan Schofield about the four key types of insurance for people graduating college: life, property, auto, and commercial. Key terms for life insurance are dis
On the Next Step podcast, former student Megan Schofield (UNI ’08) describes her career path from communications/public relations to collegiate athletics, marketing leadership, to entrepreneur! In this episode, Megan exp
In the final of a three-part series, Nikki and Steve discuss insurance and credit scores. The conversation emphasizes how inconvenient claims can be and shifts to liability coverage, urging listeners to know about their
The second of a three-part series, the host and Insurance Guy Steve explore why insurance premiums and claim payouts change, noting that people often blame insurers without understanding broader factors. It describes how
Episode 21 of the Next Step podcast begins a three-part series on insurance basics with guest Steve, an “insurance guy” with nearly 20 years in the industry. The discussion explains why insurance feels like a “necessary
Brittany Heard, a financial advisor at Foster Group in Des Moines, shares how a PR degree led her from event planning to PR work and into insurance and finance, which she enjoys for its mix of relationship-building and a
Episode 19 of the Next Step podcast concludes a conversation with Ben Anderson of empeople Credit Union about maintaining and repairing credit scores, especially for college students. He discusses student loans as a long
In Episode 18 of the Next Step podcast, the host welcomes Ben Anderson (“Bad Banker Ben”), with empeople Credit Union, to discuss credit scores. Ben explains why credit scores were created to replace biased lending decis
Episode 17, the final installment in the Career Services series of the Next Step podcast, features a conversation with Matt and Sarah about career fairs and how students—especially those outside business majors—can prepa
The third of a four part series with University of Northern Iowa Career Services professionals Sarah and Matt, explaining how academic advising and career services collaborate to help students choose majors and connect t
On the Next Step podcast, the host continues a conversation with Matt and Sarah from the University of Northern Iowa Career Services Office about post-graduation support, cover letters, and interviewing. They explain tha
On the Next Step podcast, the host welcomes University of Northern Iowa Career Services staff Sarah Goblirsch and Matt Nuese to discuss how career services offices are named and structured across campuses, including cent
In Episode 13 of the Next Step podcast, the host encourages soon-to-be graduates to initiate “breaking up with your parents” conversations to align expectations after graduation, especially around finances, taxes, insura
In Episode 12 of the Next Step podcast, Nikki finishes a conversation with Tim Bakula, a university director of financial aid, about preparing to repay student loans after graduation. They emphasize that loan repayment a
In Episode 11 of the Next Step podcast, the host continues a conversation with Tim Bakula, Director of Financial Aid, about what graduating seniors should do regarding student loans. Tim advises students to identify thei
Episode 10 of the Next Step podcast is an extended bonus conversation with four UNI May 2026 graduates—Mae, Alli, Estelle, and Grant—who discuss career goals and the stress of job searching. After introducing their major
On episode nine of the Next Step podcast, host Nikki interviews Tim Bakula, a financial aid director at a Midwestern comprehensive university, about preparing for adulthood and managing student loans after college. Using
Episode eight concludes the conversation with recruiter David Leto of the Palmer Group, focusing on negotiating after receiving an offer, navigating a tough new-grad job market, and how to succeed in the first six months
Nikki
owner of Nikki Nichole Beauty Bar · EssexLash
1 appearance on this show
Steve
@NYCaptainSteve · Altered Stangs
2 appearances on this show
Ben Anderson
education reporter · empeople Credit Union
2 appearances on this show
Matt
Dungeon Master · The PreMo Podcast
3 appearances on this show
Sarah
archer · Bat Digest
3 appearances on this show
Mae
Catholic florist · wetdry.world
1 appearance on this show
Estelle
Grammy-winning international superstar
1 appearance on this show
Grant
Director of Offline Practice · Right Side Up
1 appearance on this show
Alli
Blue Skies for Children
1 appearance on this show
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