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NGPF Podcast: Kate Ashford of NerdWallet on How to Start a Small Business
Jan 28, 2026 - When students say, “I want to start a business,” they may imagine big ideas and instant success. In this episode of the NGPF Podcast, Kate Ashford of NerdWallet brings entrepreneurship back to reality in a way that’s especially helpful for high school classrooms. Here are six key lessons she shared. 1. Start with a real problem Kate encourages students to begin by noticing frustration, not brainstorming logos. "What problem are you trying to solve? What...
Question of the Day: If you invested $1,000 in Netflix stock 10 years ago, what would it be worth now?
Jan 28, 2026 - Netflix stock prices have dropped in the last 6 months. Is that enough to tank a long-term investment? Answer: $8,634.45 (as of January 2026) That comes out to an average 24% annual rate of return! Questions: How would you describe the trend in Netflix stock prices over time? What factors might have caused significant changes to Netflix’s stock price? Do you think as an investor it would have been easy to buy Netflix stock 10 years ago and hold it over this time period?...
Teacher Talk with Yonathan Tadesse
Jan 27, 2026 - Meet Yonathan Tadesse, a math teacher turned personal finance champion at Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet in Dallas. In a close-knit, diverse school community of about 500 students, Yonathan helps learners connect numbers to real-life choices and future opportunities. From counting Skittles at the Dollar Tree to teaching financial freedom in the classroom, his journey reflects a deep belief that smart money knowledge can change lives. What is one of your earliest money memories? When I...
Question of the Day: What is the average amount of student debt for college graduates?
Jan 27, 2026 - College graduates need a plan to pay back any money they chose to borrow. Let's see how much that is, on average. Answer: $35,639 Questions: What factors would a person have to consider when deciding if it's worth it to graduate with tens of thousands of dollars in debt? Are you concerned about student loan debt? Explain why or why not. What can a person do to minimize their debt when they graduate? Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in...
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