On today's episode, Matt takes his inspiration from conversations overheard while at the Barber Shop. The first situation involves whether or not to buy a car. What are the considerations and what does the math say? On the second, Matt reflects on how using just a small amount of your recreation time towards personal finances or earning income could significantly change your trajectory.

On today's episode, Matt talks about how articles and reporting can use numerical "facts" or predictions to elicit a reaction. Tapping into your SAT skills, reading these articles critically can help you determine whether there is any actionable information therein, or if your plan already has you covered. In a world where there is more content than in the past, determining the right information to take on board is as important as ever.

On today's episode of Great Points, Matt talks with Boston University sophomore, Benjamin Brosnahan. Ben is an Economics major at BU, and also runs workshops for fellow students on improving financial literacy. In this wide ranging conversation, Matt and Ben talk about some practical tips for teaching financial literacy, the power of starting early, the importance of budgeting as a foundational skill, and much more. If you are interested in learning more for yourself, or you are looking to teach others about personal finances, this episode is a great resource to get started.