April 19, 2025

Surprising Benefits of Financial Education: & The Hidden Threat of Pollution from Buildings

Episode Segments:

The Importance of Financial Education: Negotiating Raises and Building Healthy Habits Alex Gailey, Data Analyst at BankRate.com shares the results of a survey that found that people who learned about money as children are nearly twice as likely to secure pay raises as adults. She suggests that parents normalize financial discussions using practical tools like piggy banks and real-world examples to teach their kids about money.
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The Hidden Polluters: Office Buildings' Surprising Impact on Air Quality Did you know your office building could be polluting the environment more than the cars driving past it? Brandon Boor, PhD, Associate Professor in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, challenges our traditional understanding of urban air pollution, revealing that buildings are significant emitters of volatile organic compounds, from cleaning products, building materials, and other sources--even more than emissions from cars and industry.
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Healing After Coming Home Veterans face a wide array of mental health and stress-related challenges when they return to civilian life. Christopher Loftis, PhD, National Director for the US Department of Veterans Affairs/US Department of Defense Mental Health Collaboration discusses the various forms of help available at Veterans Administration facilities and via community-based mental health resources where veterans live.