Million Bazillion

De: Marketplace
  • Sumário

  • Million Bazillion is a podcast from Marketplace that inspires families to talk about money. Described as “a godsend for anyone who knows a little kid with big questions about money,” by The New York Times, the podcast tackles questions from: “What is cryptocurrency?” to “How do I save money?” and “How does inflation work?” Hosts Ryan Perez and Bridget Bodnar take listeners on an awesome adventure to answer the awkward, complex and sometimes surprising money questions from real kids.

    Million Bazillion is made possible in part by The Ranzetta Family Charitable Fund and Next Gen Personal Finance, supporting Marketplace’s work to make younger audiences smarter about the economy. This podcast is presented by Greenlight, the debit card and investing app for kids and teens.

    Copyright 2024 American Public Media
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Episódios
  • How do people pay for things when they retire?
    Nov 12 2024

    The hosts visit Bridget’s grandma to answer questions from Josephina and Anna about how retirement works. Along with dancing and eating a lot of casserole, they learn about the many ways people save for retirement and how the government helps people pay for things when they stop working. Plus, they help Bridget’s niece understand why it’s important to start saving for retirement early.

    If your family is interested in learning more about the questions we answered in this episode, check out our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips!

    This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/million.

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    27 minutos
  • Sing along with “Million Bazillion”
    Nov 5 2024

    This week, Ryan and Bridget take the stage to perform some greatest hits from the “Million Bazillion” songbook. They’ll revisit some of their favorite songs about why it can be awkward to talk about money, why the United States has its own currency, how to spot a scam and more. Plus, a never-before-heard song from “Million Bazillion: The Musical.” So put on your top hats and sequined ponchos, and get ready to sing along with us!

    To follow along with song lyrics, check out this episode on our website and visit our YouTube playlist to sing and dance to all your favorite “Million Bazillion” hits. We’ve also have discussion questions and tips!

    This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/million.

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    25 minutos
  • Why do we have pennies? (and more money questions)
    Oct 29 2024

    Ryan and Bridget are back in the studio to host another live call-in show to answer the quick but not always easy questions listeners have about money. Together, they break down the difference between credit and debit cards, explain why pennies exist and show you how to spot fake money. But things take a turn when their soundboard develops a mind of its own.

    If your family is interested in learning more about any of the questions we answered in this episode, check out our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips!

    This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/million.

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    24 minutos

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