Teen Money Matters
WDIY 88.1 FM
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Teen Money Matters is a podcast that helps young people build financial confidence as they navigate the pressures of growing up. Host Olivia Mattson talks with fellow teens and local financial experts about saving, budgeting, and taking responsibility for managing money. Episodes explore practical ways for teens to set themselves up for long-term financial success. The show is supported by the Dexter F. and Dorothy H. Baker Foundation, which champions youth financial literacy in the Lehigh Valley.
Episodes
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"Starting Young Is the Greatest Superpower" with Maheen Syeda | Teen Money Matters 22.10.2026 27mOlivia Mattson talks with Maheen Syeda, co-founder of Learn Profit, an initiative teaching students the financial skills and knowledge that schools skip. -
Becoming a Young Business Owner with Maci Fatebene | Teen Money Matters 27.08.2026 28mOlivia Mattson takes over hosting duties, sitting down with classmate Maci Fatebene to talk about the business she created around a simple hobby. -
Financial Literacy with Nathan Lynn and Roland Hiller | Teen Money Matters 02.04.2026 29mEliza Moore sits down with Nathan Lynn and Roland Hiller to examine the differences in financial literacy between a high school junior and senior.
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Building a Portfolio of Skills with Rosemary Reiji and Amy Illescas | Teen Money Matters 05.02.2026 29mEliza Moore talks with Rosemary Reiji and Amy Illescas about their involvement in vocational classes and unique volunteer efforts that build life and financial skills.
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Methods of Saving with Charlotte Korrapati and Ivy Avitabile | Teen Money Matters 04.12.2025 29mEliza Moore is joined by fellow high schoolers Charlotte and Ivy to explore how they make and save money and their budgeting methods.
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The Draws of Entrepreneurship with Adriana Scipioni and Julian Sigafoos | Teen Money Matters 02.10.2025 28mEliza Moore sits down with Andriana Scipioni and Julian Sigafoos to talk about their different experiences so far with entrepreneurship and their plans for the future.
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"Considering a Career and Life" with Mia Napolitano and Sean Vennemann | Teen Money Matters 07.08.2025 29mEliza Moore welcomes Mia Napolitano and Sean Vennemann, two high school students who are considering salary and passion while thinking about future careers.
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Saving for College with Sam Matlock and Lilianne Moore | Teen Money Matters 05.06.2025 29mEliza Moore talks with Sam Matlock and Lilianne Moore, two high school students in different stages of planning and saving for college.
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Employment as a Teenager with Brady Roche and Jessie Mooney | Teen Money Matters 03.04.2025 29mEliza Moore takes over hosting duties by welcoming Brady Roche and Jessie Mooney, two students who can share the benefits and having a job as a teenager.
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Taking the Risk: Entrepreneurship with Shaunak Neogi and Bill Henderson | Teen Money Matters 07.06.2024 29mJayaditya Kothari sits down with teen guest, Shaunak Neogi, and CIO of Valley National Financial Advisors, Bill Henderson, to explore entrepreneurship and the risks involved in starting your own business. -
Everyday and Financial Negotiations with Ken Zeng and Bill Henderson | Teen Money Matters 05.04.2024 29mJayaditya Kothari talks with teen guest, Ken Zeng, and CIO of Valley National Financial Advisors, Bill Henderson, about how negotiations are present in both finances and everyday life. -
All Things Real Estate with Aadhavan Raja and Dr. McKay Price | Teen Money Matters 02.02.2024 30mJayaditya Kothari welcomes teen guest Aadhavan Raja and Lehigh professor Dr. McKay Price to break down everything you need to know about real estate. -
Financial Psychology with Anish Pallod and Bill Henderson | Teen Money Matters 16.01.2024 30mJayaditya Kothari welcomes teen guest Anish Pallod and Chief Investment Officer of Valley National Financial Advisors, Bill Henderson, to break down the psychology behind our money habits. -
Adjusting to Inflation with Adam Vazquies and Bill Henderson | Teen Money Matters 06.10.2023 32mJayaditya Kothari welcomes teen guest Adam Vazquies and Chief Investment Officer of Valley National Financial Advisors Bill Henderson to discuss inflation and its effects on both young people and our economy. -
The Importance of Taxes with Antony Tomy and Dr. Luis Brunstein | Teen Money Matters 07.05.2023 32mSanika and Jayaditya Kothari welcome Parkland High School junior junior Antony Tomy and Lehigh University economics professor Dr. Luis Brunstein for a conversation about taxes and their importance in society. -
Different Forms of Income and Benefits with Shivam Patel and Daniel Banks | Teen Money Matters 03.03.2023 30mSanika and Jayaditya Kothari talk about the different types of income and employment benefits with Parkland High School freshman Shivam Patel and Daniel Banks from Silver Crest Insurance. -
What You Need to Know About Insurance With Elsa Hoderewski and Morgan Sweeney | Teen Money Matters 06.01.2023 29mSanika and Jayaditya Kothari welcome Parkland High School student Elsa Hoderewski and Morgan Sweeney from Lechner and Stauffer for a conversation about insurance -
Personal Finance, Social Secharity, and Saving for College with Les Winston | Teen Money Matters 09.10.2022 28mJayaditya and Sanika Kothari are back as they welcome Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy Les Winston to talk about the work of the Social Secharity organization, financial literacy, and saving for college. -
Investments and Retirement with Demi Olatilo and Lehigh's Dr. Richard Kish | Teen Money Matters 08.07.2022 39mTeen Money Matters returns with an episode on investments and retirement, featuring discussions on the importance of keeping a sound financial future with Demi Olatilo, and the trends and dangers of investing with Lehigh University’s Dr. Richard Kish. -
Managing Interest and Debt with Eshaan Patel and QNB Bank's Alex Lipyanik | Teen Money Matters 06.05.2022 28mSanika and Jayaditya Kothari discuss the importance of managing interest and debt - and their impact on one's future success - with fellow teen Eshaan Patel and QNB Bank's Alex Lipyanik.
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