Nothing Funny About Money
Putting a lighthearted spin on a sometimes scary subject: money!
Summary
Nothing Funny About Money puts a lighthearted spin on a sometimes scary subject: money! Each month, it features discussion, skits, guest interviews, and practical tips. Hosted monthly by Drs. Matt J. Goren, CFP and Michael G. Thomas, Jr., AFC and produced at WUGA in Athens, GA.
About the Hosts
Elwood & Goetz
Underwriter
Support comes from Elwood and Goetz - Athens only wealth management firm registered with the National Association of Personal Financial Advisers. Visit them online at www.elwoodgoetz.com.
Cannon Financial Strategists
Underwriter
Support comes from Cannon Financial Strategists, an advisory firm that helps organizations and individuals design, maintain, and monitor retirement plans for a better financial future. Visit them at www.cannonplanners.com.
Dr. Matt J. Goren, CFP®
Host
Matt’s a professor at the American College of Financial Services. He's taught over 4,500 students at UGA, UC Berkeley, and in organizations across the US. He also helps make better, more affordable products and services for low- and moderate-income families.
Dr. Michael G. Thomas, Jr. AFC
Host
Michael’s a professor in the UGA financial planning program. He serves the underserved as a financial counselor and created two financial literacy programs: Money Dawgs (children) and Discovering Money Solutions (adults).
Chris Shupe
Executive Producer
Chris is a honey-voiced former Elvis impersonator, the program director of WUGA, and winner of more public radio awards than anyone else on this show.
Garrett W. Burke
Audio Engineer
Garrett's an accomplished audio engineer and musician constantly on tours with his band Mothers. He's also the one responsible for all the amazing sound effects and skits. Visit him online at www.garrettwburke.com.
Jeanne Davis
Associate Producer
Jeanne is a public radio producer who focuses on labor rights and the experiences of lower-income people. Her segments are regularly featured on WUGA programs, including Athens New Matters.
Kathleen Burns Kingsbury
Contributor
A wealth psychology expert, founder of KBK Wealth Connection, host of the Breaking Money Silence® podcast, and an internationally published author and speaker.
Danny Kofke
Contributor
Danny's the author of four personal finance books, including "The Wealthy Teacher". He's shared his everyday approach to managing money on over 50 television shows and 600 radio programs.
Cooper
Dog
Cooper is a dog we regularly talk about on the show. He also voices many of the characters, including Pip Pennywise, Bucks the Spokesdemon, and a seagull.
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The Best of Nothing Funny About Money
On this navel-gazing episode, hosts Matt Goren and Michael Thomas look back on over three years of Nothing Funny About Money, including some of the best content and behind-the-scenes …
Episode 31: Charity
Tis the season of giving! On this episode of Nothing Funny About Money, hosts Matt Goren and Michael Thomas discuss who gives, how much, which charities get those donations, how they spend …