Money Lessons with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA
Make Financial Literacy Accessible Through Compelling Storytelling
Join Dr. Andrew Temte every Saturday for Money Lessons—a weekly financial education podcast that transforms complex economic concepts into accessible, engaging stories. Each bite-sized 10-minute episode builds your financial knowledge through historical narratives and practical applications, making this the perfect podcast for anyone seeking to improve their money management skills and investment understanding.
What You'll Learn:
From the ancient origins of money and banking to modern stock markets and retirement planning, Money Lessons covers essential financial literacy topics including:
- How insurance and risk management work
- Stock market fundamentals and investment principles
- Banking systems and monetary policy
- Interest rates, inflation, and economic cycles
- Credit, debt, and smart borrowing decisions
- Foundational macro and microeconomic principles that directly apply to personal financial decision-making
- Building wealth through informed financial decisions
Your Host:
Dr. Andrew Temte brings unparalleled expertise as a PhD in finance, CFA Charterholder, and former CEO of Kaplan Professional. With over 15 years of university teaching experience, Andy makes finance education approachable for everyone—from high school graduates to seasoned professionals seeking to sharpen their financial acumen.
Why Money Lessons:
Unlike traditional personal finance podcasts, Money Lessons uses historical storytelling to reveal how financial systems evolved and why they matter today. Whether you're learning about the Knights Templar inventing banking, the Dutch East India Company creating stock markets, or Benjamin Franklin's compound interest experiments, each episode connects past innovations to your present financial decisions.
Perfect for young professionals starting their investment journey, parents teaching financial responsibility, or anyone building a foundation for long-term wealth creation.
New episodes every Saturday. Subscribe today and start your journey of financial literacy.
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
In this episode of Money Lessons, Andy explores the complexities of sovereign debt, focusing on historical examples of nations that have defaulted on their obligations. He discusses the immediate relief that defaults may provide, but emphasizes the long-term consequences, including loss of credibility, economic isolation, and political instability.
The episode highlights the importance of understanding the implications of broken promises in government borrowing and sets the stage for future discussions on corporate debt.
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
In this episode of Money Lessons, Andy explores the evolution of sovereign debt from its early origins in ancient Mesopotamia to its transformation into a systematic foundation for modern nation-states.
He discusses the role of the Fugger family in early sovereign lending, the impact of the Glorious Revolution on government borrowing, and the establishment of the Bank of England, which revolutionized the way governments manage debt. Temte emphasizes the importance of institutional credibility in sovereign lending and warns of the risks of complacency in borrowing practices.
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
This episode of Money Lessons with Andrew Temte explores the evolution of equity investing, highlighting how technology has transformed stock ownership from an exclusive privilege to a widely accessible opportunity.
Andy discusses the historical context of investing, the impact of regulatory changes, and the rise of online trading platforms. The conversation emphasizes the importance of financial literacy in navigating this new landscape, where accessibility does not guarantee wisdom in investment decisions.
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
** News Flash ** The Saturday Morning Muse is now MONEY LESSONS with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA!
Since the beginning of 2025, the show has been focused on the topic of financial literacy and we’ll be creating financial literacy lessons for the foreseeable future!
In this episode of Money Lessons, Andy discusses the evolution of equity securities markets, focusing on mutual funds and index funds. He explains how these investment vehicles democratized access to the stock market, allowing ordinary Americans to achieve diversification and participate in equity markets. The episode highlights the historical context of mutual funds, the revolutionary impact of index funds, and the future of investing with technology.
#financialliteracy #moneylessons #mutualfunds #stockmarket #personalfinance #indexfunds #diversification
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the evolution of financial markets, focusing on the investor optimism of the 1920s, the catastrophic market crash of 1929, and the subsequent regulatory reforms that shaped modern securities laws.
The discussion highlights the role of margin trading, the impact of speculation, and the necessity for investor protection through regulatory oversight.
You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming platform as well as out on YouTube. https://youtu.be/w9v5Evl_rl4
Here’s the link to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saturday-morning-muse/id1741154728
Here’s the link to the article on my website: https://www.andrewtemte.com/a-crash-sparks-the-rise-of-market-regulation
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Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the evolution of financial literacy and the impact of information technology on stock trading. He discusses how the telegraph revolutionized communication in the 19th century, enabling faster and more efficient trading. The introduction of the stock ticker further democratized access to market information, but also led to new challenges such as manipulation and speculation.
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the evolution of stock markets, focusing on the democratization of equity investments through railroads in the 19th century. He discusses the rise of “the market” as an economic barometer, the impact of the Panic of 1873, the creation of the first stock market indices, and the fundamental shift in understanding investment versus speculation, culminating in the principles established by the “father of financial analysis,” Benjamin Graham.
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the evolution of equity ownership and stock trading from the Dutch East India Company to the establishment of the London Stock Exchange. He discusses the challenges of informal trading, the catastrophic South Sea Bubble, and the eventual need for organized stock markets, highlighting the principles that govern modern financial markets today.
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the evolution of financial markets, focusing on the innovations of the Dutch Republic in the early 1600s. He discusses the limitations of previous equity ownership models and how the establishment of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) revolutionized investment through the introduction of transferable shares and a secondary market.
You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming platform as well as out on YouTube. https://youtu.be/SIVkx7_Td78
Here’s the link to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saturday-morning-muse/id1741154728
Here’s the link to the article on my website: https://www.andrewtemte.com/saturday-morning-muse/the-dutch-east-india-company
#financialliteracy #personalfinance #StockMarket #EquitySecurities #EconomicHistory #FinancialHistory #VOC #Liquidity