Seedlings
Seedlings is Sprout’s economic and financial interview series! Find interviews between Sprout’s members and professionals in Indiana and Chicagoland. The interviews are designed to provide teens with insight and advice about economics and finance! Transcripts are available in English and Spanish!
Las transcripciones en español están disponibles al final de cada página
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Watch and Read Interviews!
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Planning Ahead
Robert J. Scalzitti, a financial advisor with 30+ years of experience through Edward Jones in Highland, Indiana, gives advice about retirement plans, strategies, and accounts.
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Getting Your Investment Journey Started
Octavian Sayumwe, a financial advisor at SYM in Mishawaka, Indiana, explains different types of investments and how you can start investing as a teenager.
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Intersections Between Economics and Politics
Robert Kallen, professor of economics at DePaul University with 25+ years of experience, explains Public Choice Theory, lobbying, and their relavance to issues in the 2024 election.
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Public Finance
Dr. Amlan Mitra, a professor of economics at Purdue University Northwest, explains how the government handles it’s revenues and expenditures.
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What is Inflation?
Dr. Paul McGrath, a professor of economics at Purdue University Northwest, explains the causes, effects, types, and measures of inflation.
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Insurance
Professor Thomas Faulconer at Butler University explains the different types of insurances and their importance to finacial security.
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Filing Your Taxes
It’s tax season! Ms. Marisa Smoljan, a shareholder and accountant at McMahon & Associates, explains how taxes are collected, refunded, and determined.
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Lending
Dr. Ashlyn Aiko Nelson, a professor at Indiana University, explains how lending and loans work. Additionally, she details how to avoid predatory lenders and how to build credit.
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Tax Tables
Professor Jaclyn Barkow explains how income levels affect taxation, how deductions and refunds work, and how taxes interact with the political economy.
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Healthcare Policy
Dr. Lindsay Allen, a health economist and policy researcher at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, explains the impact state and federal policies have on healthcare.
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Tariffs Explained
Dr. Tyler Schipper, a professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, explains what tariffs are and how they affect the economy
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The Economics Behind Immigration
Dr. Abigail Cooke, a professor in the Department of Geography at the University at Buffalo, explains how immigrants affect the U.S. economy, job market, and social programs.
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Investing with Risk
Glenn F. Israel, founder and CEO of GFI Wealth Partners in Munster, Indiana, explains the differences between high and low risk investments. Additionally, he explains what it means to short sell and the risk involved.
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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in Sprout’s Seedlings interviews are of the interviewee and do not necessarily represent Sprout.
Meet the Professionals
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Meet the Professionals ✳
Mr. Octavian Sayumwe
Dr. Amlan Mitra
Mr. Robert J. Scalzitti
Mr. Thomas Faulconer JD
Dr. Ashlyn Aiko Nelson
Mr. Glenn F. Israel
Dr. Lindsay Allen
Real Professionals.
Real Advice.
Mr. Robert Kallen JD
Dr. Tyler Schipper
Dr. Jaclyn Barkow
Dr. Abigail Cooke
Ms. Marisa Smoljan