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May 2025
12m 50s

Financially Inclined: Going green with y...

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Hey Smarties! Make Me Smart is taking a short break while Kimberly and Reema cook up something good for you!


In the meantime, we’re bringing you an episode from “Financially Inclined” a podcast from Marketplace that helps families learn more about money. It turns out where you park your money can actually make a difference in the fight agains climate change. Today, host Yanely Espinal speaks with author and financial educator Kara Perez about how you can spend, save and invest your money in a way that aligns with your values, without sacrificing your financial goals. Plus, they share practical tips for how to use your money to make a real impact.

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