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
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...
Academia Isn't Your Only Option: One Career Change That Doubled Matt Goren's Income
What if the skills you've spent years developing in academia are worth far more than you've been led to believe?In this episode of Academics and Their Money, Neeka Miremadi sits down with Matt Goren, former psychology pro...
From Professor to Business Owner: The Financial Basics Every Academic Entrepreneur Needs to Know
Many academics dream about turning their expertise into something more, whether that means consulting, coaching, writing, speaking, creating courses, tutoring, or building a private practice. But moving from professor to business owner comes wi...
Your Sabbatical Is Not a Productivity Challenge: How Bethany Wilinski Helps Academics Recover From Burnout and Fall Back in Love With Their Work
What if your sabbatical wasn’t about accomplishing more, but about creating the space you actually need to recover, reflect, and reconnect with your work?In this episode of Academics and Their Money, we sit down with Bethany ...