Dr. Michael Gene Thomas is a Lecturer at the University of Georgia. He teaches Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics. His research involves understanding what factors influence financial well-being across socio-economic status and how to optimize those factors through evidenced-based interventions or therapeutic methods. Dr. Thomas has won numerous teaching awards.
Show Notes
- 0:00~0:55 Introduction
- 0:55~2:27 Why Dr. Thomas is passionate about teaching
- 2:27~7:19 His approach to teaching his intro to personal finance class
- 7:50~15:23 Challenges he's faced with teaching personal finance
- 15:40~16:55 Key takeaway on how to avoid such challenges
- 17:45~20:44 Examples of how couples financial problems can go wrong and
- 20:44~30:16 How he suggests handling such problems
- 30:16~30:56 Key takeaway: Walk and Talks
- 32:25~37:20 What tools can couples use to achieve the goals established on the walk and talk
- 33:18:~35:15 Mortgage interest rates
- 37:20~40:25 How to use these tools: Engage proactively and not reactively
- 40:25~42:40 Real life example of what to look out for when consulting a financial professional
- 42:40~45:55 Importance of Fiduciary Standards
- 45:55~47:00 Key takeaway from entire podcast
- 47:00~47:32 Conclusion
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