The last week of April isn’t just for wrapping up Financial Literacy Month - it’s also the final week for Season 4 of Financially Inclined from Marketplace. This podcast has both audio and video episodes that break down important money lessons for teens and young adults. It's the perfect resource to bring these real-world financial topics into your classroom and empower your students with skills that will serve them well beyond high school!

Each episode comes with a student reflection worksheet and slides that you can present during classroom instruction. Check out episodes 6-8 below, and be sure to dive deeper into the full inventory of episodes from Seasons 1, 2 and 3!

Episode 6: Internships

Internships are more than just resume boosters - they’re a chance for students to apply what they’ve learned, gain new skills, and grow their confidence! Whether your students are seeking summer positions or year-round opportunities, this episode explores how internships can teach critical soft skills! Click here for resources to pair with episode 6.

Episode 7: Negotiation Skills

Contrary to popular belief, negotiation isn’t just for job offers! It’s a critical life skill that can help your students advocate for themselves in countless situations. This episode breaks down practical negotiation strategies, from asking for a higher stipend to getting a better deal on a big purchase. Students will learn how to make counteroffers and understand their own bottom lines! Click here for resources to pair with episode 7.

Episode 8: Dating and Money

Money can be a sensitive topic in relationships, but learning to talk about finances early on can help students build healthy habits and avoid misunderstandings down the road. The season finale episode dives into real-life scenarios around dating and money, such as splitting bills, setting financial boundaries, and supporting each other’s goals!

Click here for resources to pair with episode 8.

Take a moment to share this blog post with other educators who may find it useful and even parents, too! Encourage everyone to join the conversation!

You can suggest a topic, share your thoughts, or have students submit questions to the team via email at financiallyinclined@marketplace.org

About the Author

Yanely Espinal

Born and raised by Dominican, immigrant parents in Brooklyn, Yanely is a proud product of NYC public schools. She graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in 2007 before going on to receive her bachelor's degree at Brown University in 2011. As a Teach For America corps member, Yanely taught third and fourth grade in Canarsie, Brooklyn. She received her master's degree from Relay Graduate School of Education in 2013. She spends her spare time making YouTube videos about personal finance on her channel, MissBeHelpful. Yanely also loves to dance, sew, paint, listen to podcasts, and babysit her 10 nieces and nephews!

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