http://www.gpbnews.org “Nothing Funny about Money,” is the brainchild of hosts Matt Goren and Michael Gene Thomas from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences’ department of financial planning, housing and consumer economics at The University of Georgia. Goren is an adjunct assistant professor and Thomas is a doctoral student in the department. Our intended audience is people who find personal finance a bit scary and frustrating but still need help,” Goren said. The focus is less on money and more on quality of life, setting goals and being solution-focused, he said, while adding humor and levity to attract a broad audience. en Fri, 23 Sep 2022 23:54:34 +0000 NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94 GPB Digital digital@gpb.org “Nothing Funny about Money,” is the brainchild of hosts Matt Goren and Michael Gene Thomas from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences’ department of financial planning, housing and consumer economics at The University of Georgia. Goren is an adjunct assistant professor and Thomas is a doctoral student in the department. Our intended audience is people who find personal finance a bit scary and frustrating but still need help,” Goren said. The focus is less on money and more on quality of life, setting goals and being solution-focused, he said, while adding humor and levity to attract a broad audience. no “Nothing Funny about Money,” is the brainchild of hosts Matt Goren and Michael Gene Thomas from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences’ department of financial planning, housing and consumer economics at The University of Georgia. Goren is an adjunct assistant professor and Thomas is a doctoral student in the department. Our intended audience is people who find personal finance a bit scary and frustrating but still need help,” Goren said. The focus is less on money and more on quality of life, setting goals and being solution-focused, he said, while adding humor and levity to attract a broad audience. no Georgia Public Broadcasting digital@gpb.org © Georgia Public Broadcasting “Nothing Funny about Money,” is the brainchild of hosts Matt Goren and Michael Gene Thomas from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences’ department of financial planning, housing and consumer economics at The University of Georgia. Goren is an adjunct assistant professor and Thomas is a doctoral student in the department. Our intended audience is people who find personal finance a bit scary and frustrating but still need help,” Goren said. The focus is less on money and more on quality of life, setting goals and being solution-focused, he said, while adding humor and levity to attract a broad audience.“Nothing Funny about Money,” is the brainchild of hosts Matt Goren and Michael Gene Thomas from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences’ department of financial planning, housing and consumer economics at The University of Georgia. Goren is an adjunct https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/paying-collegewhile-you-are-enrolled This month on Nothing Funny About Money, Matt & Michael discuss various options for limiting student debt by paying for college while you are actually IN COLLEGE! This month on Nothing Funny About Money, Matt & Michael discuss various options for limiting student debt by paying for college while you are actually IN COLLEGE! 49007 as https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 05 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0000 Chris Shupe 1737 king44@uga.edu (GPB Digital)no https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/how-do-you-spend-holidays On this episode of Nothing Funny About Money, Matt And Michael discuss the financial implications of the meaning of Christmas. Guests include Stephanie Cockfield of Ark Athens and some guy in a white beard! On this episode of Nothing Funny About Money, Matt And Michael discuss the financial implications of the meaning of Christmas. Guests include Stephanie Cockfield of Ark Athens and some guy in a white beard! 49006 as https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Fri, 22 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Chris Shupe 1737 king44@uga.edu (GPB Digital)no https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/properly-planning-cost-college-0 Students leave more than 3 billion dollars, yes that's BILLION, in federal grants on the table each year! In this episode the Nothing Funny About Money Team discusses the various opportunities available for funding college, without going into debt! Students leave more than 3 billion dollars, yes that's BILLION, in federal grants on the table each year! In this episode the Nothing Funny About Money Team discusses the various opportunities available for funding college, without going into debt! 49005 as https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Sat, 04 Nov 2017 04:00:00 +0000 Chris Shupe 1739 king44@uga.edu (GPB Digital)no https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/value-collegequality-investment-or-unnecessary-cost On this month's episode of Nothing Funny About Money, hosts Matt Goren and Michael Thomas discuss ways to properly measure the value of a college education. Some of their findings, may surprise you! On this month's episode of Nothing Funny About Money, hosts Matt Goren and Michael Thomas discuss ways to properly measure the value of a college education. Some of their findings, may surprise you! 42632 as https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 09 Oct 2017 19:11:09 +0000 Chris Shupe 1737 king44@uga.edu (GPB Digital)no https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/money-and-kids-part-two Our Nothing Funny About Money Team continues the discussion about Money and children. This is part two in the extended segment on Money and Kids. Our Nothing Funny About Money Team continues the discussion about Money and children. This is part two in the extended segment on Money and Kids. 42631 as https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Wed, 06 Sep 2017 19:06:35 +0000 Chris Shupe 1737 king44@uga.edu (GPB Digital)no https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/money-and-kids This month, Matt and Michael dive into the often controversial and challenging topic of "kids and money", not just the expense of having kids but teaching them the important issues associated with managing resources. Our hosts, found this topic actually This month, Matt and Michael dive into the often controversial and challenging topic of "kids and money", not just the expense of having kids but teaching them the important issues associated with managing resources. Our hosts, found this topic actually required more than 30 minutes to discuss, so this is part one of two. 42630 as https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 07 Aug 2017 18:52:50 +0000 Chris Shupe 1737 king44@uga.edu (GPB Digital)no https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/money-relationships This month, hosts Matt Goren and Michael Thomas get into the often uncomfortable topic of managing money issues with your significant other. This month, hosts Matt Goren and Michael Thomas get into the often uncomfortable topic of managing money issues with your significant other. 42629 as https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Fri, 07 Jul 2017 18:45:57 +0000 Chris Shupe 1737 king44@uga.edu (GPB Digital)no https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/creditfriend-or-foe Do you know your credit score? More importantly do you truly understand the concept of credit? In this episode hosts Matt Goren and Michael Thomas of UGA's College of Family and Consumer Sciences take a shot at simplifying an often complicated issue, and Do you know your credit score? More importantly do you truly understand the concept of credit? In this episode hosts Matt Goren and Michael Thomas of UGA's College of Family and Consumer Sciences take a shot at simplifying an often complicated issue, and even manage to have some fun with it! Take a listen to find out more. 42628 as https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 05 Jun 2017 18:36:43 +0000 Chris Shupe 1733 king44@uga.edu (GPB Digital)no https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/money-cant-buy-happinessor-can-it In this second episode of "Nothing Funny About Money," hosts Matt Goren and Michael Thomas get a bit philosophical about the supposed corelation between money and happiness, the discussion might just surprise you. In this second episode of "Nothing Funny About Money," hosts Matt Goren and Michael Thomas get a bit philosophical about the supposed corelation between money and happiness, the discussion might just surprise you. 42627 as https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Fri, 05 May 2017 18:31:30 +0000 Chris Shupe 1739 king44@uga.edu (GPB Digital)no https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/feesfeesand-more-fees In this first segment, hosts Matt Goren and Michael Thomas discuss banking fees, how to avoid them and maybe more importantly, how to be aware of how prevalent they are and how destructive they can be to managing your finances if you don't get a handle on In this first segment, hosts Matt Goren and Michael Thomas discuss banking fees, how to avoid them and maybe more importantly, how to be aware of how prevalent they are and how destructive they can be to managing your finances if you don't get a handle on them. 42626 as https://wjsp.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Fri, 07 Apr 2017 18:22:11 +0000 Chris Shupe 1737 king44@uga.edu (GPB Digital)no