Should students have pets?

Many college students would love to have a pet in their house or apartment, but is it a responsible choice? Phil and Spencer are joined by IU Assistant Director of Financial Literacy to discuss the hidden costs of pet ownership.

Introducing MoneySmarts U

Phil and Spencer introduce the Office of Financial Literacy's new program and tackle recent messages.

Health Insurance 101

Dr. Stephen Wintermeyer shares the essential information students need to understand health insurance.

Spending Over the Holidays

Phil and Spencer end 2017 with a conversation about spending over the holidays. Other topics include burglary and Y2K.

Moneysmart advice for brand new grads

So you’ve got a degree. Congratulations! Here’s how to make sure the next leg of your lifelong adventure is a moneysmart one.

Which comes first: the savings account or the investments?

Spoiler alert: it’s the savings account. If you’re thinking about investing, listen to this podcast. You might decide investing still sounds like a good idea—or you might realize you need to start saving first.