The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom

The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom

Author: Next Gen Personal Finance July 17, 2026 Duration: 47:22

Dr. Paris Woods is the bestselling author of The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom. She is a lifelong educator and leading voice in economic mobility and financial empowerment who has been featured in Essence, CNN, and Insider, among others. Her forthcoming book The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom is a culturally grounded, peer-to-peer guide that empowers high school and college students to plan for lifelong financial independence. It especially speaks to first-gen, lower income students who are navigating systemic barriers and might not see themselves reflected in traditional money books. Dr. Woods shares how adults can be "money mentors" in their daily lives, help to set the next generation up for financial empowerment, and get better at building wealth themselves.


Behind the mission of Next Gen Personal Finance-a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every U.S. high school student takes a personal finance class-is a vibrant community of educators constantly refining their craft. The NGPF Podcast sits at the heart of that conversation. It’s a space where teachers, curriculum specialists, and sometimes even students share their real-world experiences and challenges in bringing financial literacy to life. You’ll hear practical discussions about what actually works in the classroom, from innovative lesson plans to navigating tricky topics like investing, credit, and behavioral economics. The episodes, often born from the organization's deep investment in teacher professional development, feel less like formal lectures and more like insightful coffee-break chats with colleagues who are just as passionate about empowering the next generation. Tuning into this podcast offers a direct line to the strategies and stories that are shaping financially capable young adults, all grounded in the high-quality resources NGPF is known for. It’s an essential listen for anyone invested in the practical side of financial education, whether you're in a classroom or simply believe in the critical importance of these skills for the future.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Duration: 58:29
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Duration: 50:41
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Duration: 1:00:23
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