The Money JAR

More and more we are living in a cashless society. In this episode, hosts Todd and Evan discuss trends in teaching money management to kids. They interview Gregg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, a money app that helps parents teach their kids how to manage their allowance. His company provides a platform for parents to electronically deposit an allowance based on completing chores. Gregg discusses how kids can learn about invisible money, and learn the value of money and work ethic from their parents. Gregg is the father of six and a Certified Financial Planner. He was honored with the National Financial Educators Council's Financial Education Instructor of the Year award in 2014.

A second in a series of teen-led recordings on performance characteristics, this episode is on the topics of gratitude and purpose, two traits that are shown in research to be associated with success. Recorded as a part of Junior Achievement's new summer program JA NLX, students are featured as guests as show hosts. Staged in two parts, each group of teens digs into why it's important to practice gratitude and what finding a purpose means to them.

Teens lead discussion on two key performance characteristics – grit and curiosity – that are shown in research to be associated with success. Recorded as a part of Junior Achievement's new summer program JA NLX, students are featured as guests and show hosts. Staged in two parts, each group of teens digs into what the traits mean to them and how getting curious, being passionate, and persevering can help you learn and achieve more.

Todd and Evan interview Tina Seelig, a professor at Stanford University and published author in the areas of neuroplasticity, creativity and innovation. An expert on entrepreneurship, Tina has helped others use their curiosity and creativity to make their own luck. She shares her personal stories about being raised by a scientist, raising her own children and her work around entrepreneurship. Visit her website to learn more: http://www.tinaseelig.com/

Her upcoming book is called "Creativity Rules: Get Ideas Out of Your Head and into the World" and is due out later this month.

Jaime Casap, Chief Education Evangelist at Google, is an industry leader transforming education with the use of the web, technology, and Google tools. He shares his personal experiences growing up in a family living in poverty and as a parent, as well as his perspective on the importance of education and purpose. Jaime offers advice on preparing students for the future and for the world of work. To follow his work check out Jaime on Twitter @jcasap.

What are the secrets of teaching young people about money? How can you take a student from "I can't" to "I can"? This episode's guest has led a decades-long journey to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy. Hear from Junior Achievement USA's President and CEO Jack Kosakowski, who shares his personal experiences and the importance of hard work and life balance.

This episode features rapper Dee-1 (David Augustine Jr.) whose music focuses on being smart with money, paying off debt and more. With an extraordinary background as a student, an athlete, and a math teacher, Dee-1 became interested in teaching personal finance through music. Hear how Dee-1 uses his talent and passion for financial literacy to teach others. Check out his music on YouTube and follow him @Dee1music.

A Money JAR milestone! Our passionate hosts, producer and guests have brought a wealth of advice and insight about careers, entrepreneurship and money management over the past four years. This episode gives a behind-the-scenes look as Todd, Evan and Alex delve into their personal journeys, surprises and favorite episodes.

Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, Jacques Hopkins began selling online piano courses and turned his hobby into a business. Former engineer and founder of Pianoin21days.com and TheOnlineCourseGuy.com, Jacques shares his story and advice for successfully building a brand, marketing and growing a business. Check out his videos and learn more at https://pianoin21days.com/ and https://theonlinecourseguy.com.

Find your passion and work hard. This episode features Cody Coleman, who overcame significant barriers through mentorship, courage and grit. Psychologist and author Angela Duckworth describes Cody as a "paragon of grit". Cody has used the power of passion and perseverance to discover success – he now holds two degrees from MIT and is a PhD Candidate at Stanford University. Todd and Evan hear his story of achievement through resilience through perseverance. Learn more about Cody by reading his story in Angela Duckworth's Grit or visit his website: http://www.codycoleman.com/