Why does financial literacy matter? Because money can be stressful, and reducing stress can make you productive in other parts of life - like your job. Being able to navigate debt and earning a paycheck starts with seeking out information and knowledge that can help aid you in your decision making. Everyone has different financial situations and understanding your own is most important. Hopefully some of the lessons in this episode (and the rest of the season) will make you feel like a more informed manager of your money. This season starts off again with one of my favorite guests, Dr. Shyamal Asher, who inspired the theme of this episode after I sat in on his medical student lecture about finances. Here’s what’s coming this episode:

03:00 Why is financial literacy important
09:30 Financial stressors leading to burnout
12:30 Financial Independence
17:00 Disability Insurance
22:50 Life Insurance
27:00 Personal Belonging Insurance