Oct 28

Who invented Trick or Treating?

Trick or treating is a fun time. You go around ringing door bells, dressed in a costume, and you get candy! But how did this sweet tradition get started? Turns out it has roots that go back hundreds of years! Join Joy and co-host Veronica as they trace the history of Halloween fr ... Show More

32m 7s

Oct 26

Sneak Peek: Molly debates Sanden in Sloths vs Cheetahs!

Molly Bloom as a debater? It’s true! This is a sneak peek at a bonus episode we just shared in our Smarty Pass feed. Molly debates Sanden in a Smash Boom Best showdown between Cheetahs and Sloths. To hear the full, ad-free episode, ⁠join Smarty Pass⁠. You also get access to all t ... Show More

22m 31s

Oct 21

Mystery History Sounds: Put your listening to the test

This week Joy and co-host Gabi are having a history sound extravaganza! Join them as they listen to mystery sounds from the past and learn a little about the history behind them. Plus, a special musical First Things First to transport you back in time.Click here to read a transcr ... Show More

35m 31s

Jul 2022

Million Bazillion: How do big video platforms make money?

We’re thrilled to share an episode from our pals at Million Bazillion. Take a peek at the fascinating world of online video makers and the role money plays. A listener wants to know how the creators of his favorite online videos get paid. It’s a surprisingly complicated question, ... Show More

28m 3s

Apr 2023

Million Bazillion: Money Mania Game Show

Hi Smash Boom Besties! We want to share an episode from a podcast we know you’ll like — Million Bazillion! It’s a show that asks and answers questions about money. In the episode we’re sharing today, Million Bazillion hosts its inaugural “Money Mania” game show, where five lucky ... Show More

29m 15s

Apr 2023

Million Bazillion: Money Mania Game Show

Hi Smash Boom Besties! We want to share an episode from a podcast we know you’ll like — Million Bazillion! It’s a show that asks and answers questions about money. In the episode we’re sharing today, Million Bazillion hosts its inaugural “Money Mania” game show, where five lucky ... Show More

29m 15s

Aug 2020

Introducing: Million Bazillion

We’re thrilled to share a brand new show with you. It’s called Million Bazillion and it’s all about money -- how we earn it, how we save it and how we spend it.In the first episode you’ll travel back thousands of years to learn the ways people got what they needed before money wa ... Show More

23m 38s

Jul 2021

Million Bazillion answers your questions about money

Today we’re sharing an episode with you from our friends at Million Bazillion, the podcast that answers the questions kids have about money. They help dollars make more sense and they’re back for a whole new season! In today’s episode, hosts Jed and Bridget answer a question from ... Show More

20m 39s

Apr 2023

Million Bazillion: Why are there so many of the same stores?

We’re super-jazzed to share this episode of Million Bazillion, a podcast for kids and families that helps you understand money. In this episode, hosts Bridget and Ryan get a question from Will in Ohio and are taking a cross-country road trip to answer it. Will wants to know why t ... Show More

25m 40s

Jan 2024

From “Million Bazillion”: What’s a recession?

Hey Smarties! Today we’re sharing an episode from “Million Bazillion,” a Marketplace podcast that answers kids’ questions about money. This episode tackles a question many of you might have too: What’s a recession? To get to the bottom of it, hosts Bridget and Ryan take an advent ... Show More

28m 8s

Feb 2022

Ask HTM - WTD After Doubling My Salary, A Spending Conflict With My Partner, & Inherited Stock From Grandparents #472

We’re kicking off the week by answering listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask , send us your voice memo. Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, w ... Show More

51m 13s

Oct 2019

Let’s Talk About Money

Talking with colleagues about how much we earn can help us figure out if we’re being paid fairly, but sharing those numbers is stressful. With the help of experts, we discuss the tricky practicalities of salary disclosure and what to do with that sensitive information once we’ve ... Show More

1h 9m

Million Bazillion: Why do some people ge...