Talking Financial Literacy is a global discussion dealing with educational needs emerging from the ever changing world of personal finance. Co-hosted by Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) this new series provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Finding our way to and through the impressive amount of material on this subject, this 24 episode series will be both a report and an investigation. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources: www.talkingfinlit.org. You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org http://www.talkingfinlit.org Education (C) The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008 http://www.talkingfinlit.org http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:57:59 -0500 Podcast@talkingfinlit.org (Dr. Kathleen P. King) Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:57:59 -0500 G Podcast@talkingfinlit.org (Dr. Kathleen P. King) FeedForAll v1.0 (2.0.0.3) http://talkingfinlit.org/FinLit-logo.jpg http://www.talkingfinlit.org www.Talking Fin Lit.org Logo 144 144 Kathy and Mark welcome listeners back to Series II of Talking Fin Lit. They share many new developments inlcuding new feautres, a model for financial literacy integration and ways for listeners to potentially be part of the show. This is your personal invitaiton to be part of the Fn Lit Community- Let's support educators. Visit the website for complete show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008-2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:05:15 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Ep26-1-5-10.MP3 A quick-paced Discussion of Highlights, Resources and New Questions. From the vantage point of over 1 year of research, interviews and analysis of personal financial literacy for k-12 and adult education, Kathy and Mark step back and provide an episode of reflection, high points and next steps. You are invited to join us for this "green room" debriefing as your Talking Financial Literacy Podcast co-hosts discuss such questions as : What were the big surprises and favorite episodes? Where is the greatest need? And what remians to be done? Recap of great resources and more surprises for our listeners- new and returning join us for this comprehensive episode. Visit the website for complete show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008-2009 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:05:15 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Ep25-Finale-for-Now.MP3 Join us for a vibrant interview with an experienced New York City teacher and administrator. Josephine Urso provides grounding and insightful examples of how financial literacy is incorporated into school curriculum, rather than isolated projects or after school programs. Deep insights offered as Kathy and Mark debrief on the interview and how teachers and schools can use this information to refine current and develop new financial literacy programs and connections. Resources discussed include, Practical Money Guides for Life, irs.gov tutorial and starting to synthesize 22 Talking Fin Lit episodes. Visit the website for complete show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008-2009 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:05:15 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Ep24-UrgencyandPerspectives-from-Urso.mp3 Featuring an interview with an educator who has deep experience in our field, this episodes reveals many informed insights about the challenge of Financial Literacy Education. This episode is sparked and guided by an interview with Ms. Beth Peller, Former Local Instructional Superintendent, New York City Department of Education. Beth Peller retired circa 2007 from a very successful career with the New York City Department of Education. Over several decades she served the Department in a variety of capacities. After starting as a classroom teacher, she was tapped to become a citywide Staff Developer for the Central Office. She moved on to become Head of Literacy for Community School District Number 15 in Brooklyn for a while and then served as a Language Arts Specialist in the Office of Performance Standards, a part of the central organization's Division of Instructional Support. Finally, she served as a Local Instructional Superintendent until retiring. Resources included in the discussion and episode: Stock Market Game, guide to the same, several timely articles and news reports on the need for financial literacy and the Federal Reserve's Education department. Always relevant, needed and 21st century literacy focused, from the only podcast series with professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008-2009 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:05:15 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Ep23-Patchwork-Pellar.mp3 The American dream is to own a home, yet mortgages are confusing. Personal financial literacy means understanding the basics of this transaction, and how to ask questions as an aspiring home owner. Listen in to this episode as Kathy and Mark highlight a special interview with mortgage loan officer Elizabeth Zelasko of Countrywide Bank to get the complete inside story on this essential topic. The team provides terrific ideas on how to incorporate this situated learning experience into the curriculum to help students be invested in learning that can be used across their lifetime. This episode also provides many valuable resources related to teaching and calculating mortgages, credit worthiness, payments, and tutorials to use as a basis for activities or further curriculum deisgn. From points to FICA, ARMS to "junk fees" you cannot AFFORD to miss episode 22.Always relevant, needed and 21st century literacy focused, from the only podcast series with professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008-2009 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:05:15 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Ep22-Mortgages.mp3 Join Kathy and Mark as the explore the need for teaching and learning which include banking content. While topics related to banking funcitons are rich for math, economics, critical thinking, social studies and literacy, they are not being used in in most curriculum. In this episode, the Talking Fin Lit hosts discuss the great need, the gaps in understanding and some of the few valuable tools and resources available at this time. Join us as we explore how to fill this gap in personal financial literacy learning across grades and settings. Examples include p-12 through GED and higher education, a not-to-be-missed episode! Entirely relevant, needed and 21st century literacy focused, from the only podcast series with professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008-2009 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:05:15 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Ep21-Banks.mp3 Mark and Kathy discover an undeveloped territory of urgent need in financial literacy- taxes. Of course we all know we have to come with taxes, but there are few resources available to integrate this real life need into financial literacy settings cross curriculum. Currently, the field is wide open for innovation and new developments here! From planning for college, to tax savings via charitable giving, and medical flex accounts, it is amazing how much people of all ages might be missing opportunities for valuable and vital learning and savings. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) as they explore the few resources which ARE available and spin the connections that need to be created. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Ep20-Taxes.mp3 A cutting edge episode from Kathy and Mark about how the patterns of Nation at Risk report of 25 years ago relate to our need for financial literacy in our curriculum today. How do we measure up? What is the score? Great resources to help with new perspectives and possibilities. The Talking Financial Literacy Podcast. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Ep19-Nation-at-Risk.mp3 Join Kathy and Mark for an exciting exploration of the financial literacy resources at HotChalk. The financial literacy materials we unearth will be sure to enhance any classroom and make the work of educators easier! From childhood to middle school, high school, and even adults, there are valuable lesson plans, activities, instructional articles, and games from which to choose. Teachers, educators , educational leaders and parents will find many resources to fit age groups and different settings. Items reviewed include not only HotChalk offerings on this topic, but also Karma Tycoon and The Practical Money Skills web-site. Always filled with resources and lively discussion, The Talking Financial Literacy Podcast. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners.Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Ep18-HotChalk-Res.mp3 The Mouse rules! This episode reveals the hidden financial POWER that young people and all Internet users have today in an exciting discussion between Dr. Kathy King and Mark Gura. They explore how students, young adults and all Internet users have tremendous power charting and shaping the decisions of big business, research and development decisions, and marketing efforts across the globe. Better understanding the students we work with in k-12 and also adult learners, helps us to better address and meet their financial literacy needs. In addition, we can demonstrate to them how much financial POWER they have in each mouse click, and that their age group- whatever it is: has great power and importance to the business world. What a fantastic basis for realizing their roles and need to be critical consumers and demand what they want. Drawing upon several outstanding recent articles about digital technology and teenager habits and brain development, Kathy and Mark further synthesize the major books which have contributed to our better understanding of the impact of users and the Internet on finance through business today. Always filled with resources and lively discussion, The Talking Financial Literacy Podcast. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-ep17-Consumers.mp3 Join us for a one-of-a-kind episode: creating meaningful financial literacy lessons from the global news. Mark finds terrific resources for building creative and powerful lessons about global economics and world hunger through youth based materials, news articles and video reports on the web. Listen in for the compelling experience of a 21st century teacher developing meaning and learning experiences.This is a vibrant illustration of how educators can incorporate critical current events, financial literacy and digital media into active classroom activities. Join us for a journey into what drives food markets, food shortages and pricing. A truly interdisciplinary lesson equals literacy, social studies, politics, economics, ethics, values, social responsiblity, and oh yes financial literacy! Always filled with resources and lively discussion, The Talking Financial Literacy Podcast. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinlit_ep16-IndyKids.mp3 In this episode, Mark and Kathy provide a bevy of resources to expand your personal financial literacy and begin to break through the fear of retirement planning. Resources include reports about the needs for diversified retirement funds, planning for retirement, and how to calculate what is needed to live well in retirement. Most financial planners will tell you that Social Security will not be sufficient for your retirement needs. How is your nest egg? How will you fund your glory days? And for teachers, this topic becomes another prime opportunity to open new patterns of communication, place math, government, health and policy issues in real-life contexts, and provide a platform for family dialogue and skill building. Join us for the discussion about the concerns for retirement, the need and the possibilities for learning. Free online resources never made it so easy to break-through financial barriers. Resources include retirement handbooks, calculators and discussions about alternate retirement income sources. As always, please remember this series focuses on educational and learning resources, it does not provide financial advice! Please be sure to speak with a certified financial palnner and lawyer to address this important issues This topic provides rich opportunities for family literacy, intergenerational dialogue, problem solving, research, embedded literacy projects and critical thinking. While some teachers may have already experienced the need to do this and begun to negotiate the complex world of finance for elders, others may be less aware of the retirement needs, financial picture, living needs, rights and dangers, which surround elder care. This topic is a powerful to become conversant in to assist your students in exploring it. Always filled with resources and lively discussion, The Talking Financial Literacy Podcast. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-ep15-Retirement.MP3 In this episode, Mark and Kathy discuss the educational opportunities related to the stage of life in which we help take care of our parents, grandparents and other older adults. Our approach on this topic is to help educators and students develop a new understanding of personal literacy to reach different areas of their lives. As always, please remember this series focuses on educational and learning resources, it does not provide financial advice! Please be sure to speak with a certified financial palnner and lawyer to address this important issues This topic provides rich opportunities for family literacy, intergenerational dialogue, problem solving, research, embedded literacy projects and critical thinking. While some teachers may have already experienced the need to do this and begun to negotiate the complex world of finance for elders, others may be less aware of the retirement needs, financial picture, living needs, rights and dangers, which surround elder care. This topic is a powerful to become conversant in to assist your students in exploring it. Always filled with resources and lively discussion, TheTalking Financial Literacy Podcast. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalikingFinLit-ep14-Parents.mp3 Financial insider Ms. Joan Sabella sits down with Mark Gura to discuss how people can wisely and astutely manage their money, and make financial decisions. In this essential episode about personal finance literacy, topics range from credit card choices and use, and benefits of budgets, to mutual funds and risk tolerance surveys. Ms Sabella is the Managing Director of the MainStay Balanced Fund since 1989 and been with NY Life and Management LLC since 2000. Resources in this episode include resources for empowering women in finance, risk tolerance calculators and credit card comparison sites. We predict you may want to share this with the people you care about- a warm, friendly conversation enlightening us about critical financial issues. Always filled with resources and lively discussion, The Talking Financial Literacy Podcast. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Ep13-JoanSabella.MP3 Mark and Kathy discuss a wide trend of financial literacy materials which raise ye olde timeless, legacy of Character Education. Indeed as national and global economies toss and turn day by day, people of all ages look for a mooring. A multitude of resources already exist which tap into critical lessons of responsibility and ethics along the way in teaching financial literacy concepts and skills. Don't miss out on this important episode. Something very different, even unexpected- yet such a powerful connection to transform individuals and communities? Always full with resources and lively discussion, TheTalking Financial Literacy Podcast. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Ep12-CharacterEduc.mp3 The emergence of simulations has taken the game industry by storm, but having fun while learning to be a CEO and become adept at financial literacy? This isn't our traditional school days! Instead, media companies have developed accurate, compelling simulation games which put learners (of all ages) into the director's chair as they guide their company to success. Will they make the right decisions? OR will they be swayed by false information, incorrect projections or allegiances? Kathy and Mark provide another riveting episode of Talking Financial Literacy in which they tour several of the best online games related to financial literacy learning. Listen in for abundant resources, perspectives on critical thinking and constructivism all to continue our quest for developing better understanding and practice in personal finance. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Episode11_SimBusiness.mp3 Now for something very different as Mark and Kathy consider the recommendations made by Ross Perot to re-examine the national debt. How could it be this statesman is guiding us to financial literacy education? Join us for an episode about connecting current financial issues to financial literacy. In this episode Mark and Kathy discuss the National debt as a basis for financial literacy education. The Ross Perot Charts site offers abundant resources for information, education and critical analysis of how government economics impacts personal finance. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Episode10-NationalDebt.mp3 Join us for the second part of this informative and inspiring episode with Dan Rubuzzi of NFTE. In this episode, Dan continues to share his considerable experience and expert perspective on the current state of financial literacy learning, needs, and resources. You will gain much from these practical examples, resources and ideas you hear! In addition, Mark and Kathy discuss some critical news items and resources to round out a rich episode to assist and guide educators, students and learners of all ages advance their understanding and mastery of personal financial literacy, and in this case entrepreneurship! Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkinfFinLit-Episode9-DANR-Pt2.mp3 The tables get turned and Mark and Kathy are interview by another podcaster! This episode provides the inside story on what is Talking Financial Literacy Podcast and how it came about? Just what exactly makes this series tick? Paige Eissinger of Transformation Education LIVE! asks pressing and curious questions about the Talking Fin Lit Series. Topics range from living on your credit line for necessities, to faulty mortgage lending possibilities, students targets for credit card companies, and how BIG is financial literacy in our lives. Resources include teacher PD and mortgage calculators as well as previews of upcoming episodes.Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkinfFinLit-Episode8-TELIVE.mp3 Dr. Kathy King and Mark discuss critical issues in Managing your Money on the personal, local, national, global and adult education scopes. From rising fuel and food costs, to food riots. How do they interconnect? Then down to the educational connections. Kathy delivers a sample copy of TV411 Financial Literacy curriculum. You get and inside view of the depth of the material and how it can be used. Please note this curriculum was chosen for review because of the high caliber of TV411 in the public education field. This program is not endorsing the product, nor do we receive benefit from any purchase. Tune in for a vibrant episode that covers the ground of global events, to how do we help students of all ages navigate their financial lives. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions atpodcast@talkingfinlit.org Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkinfFinLit-Episode7-TV411.mp3 Kathy and Mark share insights and resources on the topic of using entrepreneurship as a focus for student financial literacy. The centerpiece of this episode is Part 1 of an interview with Dan Rabuzzi, national program director for NFTE (The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship). This compelling interview provides valuable insight into the power of using this model with students as they take the CEO seat and realize the details and reality of finance. In our changing world careers are very different and many students will in fact be small business managers, consultants or CEOs. Therefore this knowledge and exposure needs to expanded beyond our business classes and CTE programs solely. NFTE (www.nfte.com) is a great model of a program that works. Added to this exciting interview, Mark and Kathy also provide an article to kick off the episode and new media resources which will help your students dialogue with others on the topic of financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Growing their global perspective, building their understanding of personal finance, enabling students to create content- all empowering principles for our classrooms. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-Episode6-DRI.mp3 We are pleased to bring the 2nd half of the the interview with Lloyd Bromberg (Director of Education Services, Federal Reserve Bank of New York) to our Talking Fin Lit listeners! Mark and Kathy discuss the interview high points and specifics regarding the resources which are mentioned.(1st Half of the Interview may be found at our homepage as Episode 2). Mr. Lloyd Bromberg discusses the program which his federal reserve Education program is offering to NYC students and replicating in Puerto Rico. Resources including a 3 part program which also has online curriculum available. The discussion also includes whether such a program should be mandated in all schools and discuss the pros and cons given the demands schools have on them already and yet the importance of inclusion in a mandated program.Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-episode5-LB.mp3 Reflections on Mark's interview with Phyllis Frankfort, founder and director of W!SE (http://www.wise-ny.org ) a pioneering and powerful organization for financial literacy education. Under her leadership W!se programs reach more than 20,000 students each year including the development of a financial literacy certification. Join us as we hear the inspiring story of how she conceived, developed, and launched this program which has made a great impact in financial literacy education in schools. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-episode4.mp3 Online Resources for Classroom Use and Materials that will assist learners see Financial Realities. How often are you looking for resources to make your math classes, social studies, global studies, history or economics classes relevant and interesting? We have found the resources for you. Featuring online resources such as Jump$tart's Reality Check, Choice Nerd's Budget tools, CNN Money's calculators and also inflation calculators cost of living calculators, and credit card calculators to use as powerful ready-made tools for teaching and learning. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-epsiode3.mp3 Join us for this exciting episode of top news items and US federal resources for financial literacy. It's Not Too Late - Flagging Economy Propels Financial Education discussion with Mark and Kathy combined with an educator's interview with the Federal Reserve. Interview with Lloyd Bromberg, Federal Reserve Bank of NY, Director of Education Services Federal Reserve Bank of NY Education. From The Atlantic to Citibank, ING, WAMU and more, vital discussion and important resources to address the needs of the ever changing world of personal finance. Co-hosted by Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) this new series provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Let us know your teaching and learning needs regarding Financial Literacy in Education.Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Wed, 07 May 2008 20:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFINLIT-episode2.mp3 This episode provides an introduction to the new world of Financial Literacy. Talking Financial Literacy is a global discussion dealing with educational needs emerging from the ever changing world of personal finance. Co-hosted by Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) this new series provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Finding our way to and through the impressive amount of material on this subject, this 24 episode series will be both a report and an investigation. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Let us know your teaching and learning needs regarding Financial Literacy in Education Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:57:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-episode1.mp3