Academics and Their Money
Ever feel like you’ve got a PhD in your field but only a 101-level understanding of your finances? Welcome to Academics and Their Money, the podcast where we make money talk as smart—and as entertaining—as you are. Because let’s be honest: knowledge is powerful, but a well-earned paycheck doesn’t hurt either. Whether you’re a fresh PhD navigating that first real paycheck, a tenured professor pondering what’s next, or a former academic with some ‘unique’ insights—this show dives into making your intellect work for you, tackling the financial quirks of academic life, and uncovering the untold money stories behind the ivory tower.
If you’re a fan of Planet Money, Freakonomics Radio, or HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, you’ll feel right at home here. But fair warning: this isn’t another boring money podcast. We keep it real, relatable, and just a bit irreverent to make finance feel fresh. Let’s get smarter about money—and wealthier—together!
Academics and Their Money
Latest Episodes
How to Talk to Your Partner About Money and Get on the Same Page
“Money is definitely up there in some of the top reasons that relationships experience conflict. And it's rarely about the dollar amount.” Talking about money with a partner can be uncomfortable, especially when two people bring dif...
Salary Isn't Everything: A Nurse's Guide to Career and Money with Sandra Shapiro
“I could definitely be making more outside of academia.”What does it really mean to make good financial decisions as a nurse and an academic?In this episode, Sandra Shapiro, a nursing professor and former travel nurse and nurse pr...
You Finished Your PhD. Now What? A Financial Guide for Your Next Steps
Finishing a PhD and moving into a postdoc, faculty position, or industry job can feel like a huge financial transition. After years of living on a stipend, your first real paycheck can suddenly make your income feel enormous, but that does not ...
What Your Humanities PhD Is Worth Outside Academia with Larry McGrath
What can you actually do with a humanities or social science PhD outside of academia?In this episode of Academics and Their Money, Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman talk with Larry McGrath, a former academic who went from a PhD ...
Don't Wait Until 45 to Learn About Money with Ana Pineda
Academics spend years becoming experts in their fields, but many reach midcareer realizing they were never taught the fundamentals of personal finance.In this episode of Academics and Their Money, Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerm...