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The Money Compass

A Podcast from Penn State Extension's Family Well-Being Team

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The Money Compass podcast helps adults of all ages navigate critical financial literacy and health insurance topics essential for managing money and simplifying health coverage. Each episode is geared towards the general public while addressing the specific needs of farmers, and provides the latest knowledge and research aimed at improving our communities’ financial well-being and access to health care.

Hosted by Penn State Extension in partnership with Penn State's Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center, the podcast features insightful discussions with Penn State staff and faculty, along with industry professionals in finance and health insurance. Tune in for expert advice on best practices to help guide your direction toward a healthy financial future, whether managing a farm, starting a new career, or preparing for retirement.

How to Listen

Subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes throughout the season. Stream or download episodes to listen on your favorite device whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you.

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Meet the Hosts

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Christina Pulman

Christina Pulman is an Extension educator for Penn State’s Food, Families, and Communities Unit and leads the efforts of extension’s statewide financial literacy programs. Christina has over twenty years of experience as an educational leader in her community supporting youth and families. She strives to address the importance of financial health to all ages. Her additional areas of expertise include parenting, child development, mental health, and health insurance literacy.

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Brady Ward

Brady Ward is a sophomore Finance and Accounting major at Penn State University Park. He works for the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center as a Financial Literacy Ambassador. Brady is also involved in the Sapphire Leadership Academic Program and completed an internship at Bryn Mawr Trust in Hershey last summer. He has a strong passion for helping people with their financial goals and educating them on the importance of financial literacy.

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