Academics and Their Money
Ever feel like you’ve got a PhD in your field but only a 101-level understanding of your finances? Welcome to Academics and Their Money, the podcast where we make money talk as smart—and as entertaining—as you are. Because let’s be honest: knowledge is powerful, but a well-earned paycheck doesn’t hurt either. Whether you’re a fresh PhD navigating that first real paycheck, a tenured professor pondering what’s next, or a former academic with some ‘unique’ insights—this show dives into making your intellect work for you, tackling the financial quirks of academic life, and uncovering the untold money stories behind the ivory tower.
If you’re a fan of Planet Money, Freakonomics Radio, or HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, you’ll feel right at home here. But fair warning: this isn’t another boring money podcast. We keep it real, relatable, and just a bit irreverent to make finance feel fresh. Let’s get smarter about money—and wealthier—together!
Recent Episodes
Not Financially Optimal, But Right: Inside the Australian Academic Sy…
Send us a text In this episode of Academics and Their Money, Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman sit down with Roxy Pebdani to explore what it really looks like to build an academic career across borders, systems, and life stages, while keeping money, equity, and values in view. Roxy shares her perso…
How PhDs Can Earn Fifty to Seventy Five Percent More: Elena Hoffer’s …
Send us a text In this international edition of Academics and Their Money, Inga Timmerman and Neeka Miremadi sit down with Elena Hoffer, a German scientist living in Sweden who completed her PhD in immunology at the Karolinska Institute. Elena shares her journey from academic research to entreprene…
The Academic Roadmap: Promotion (Money First!), Tenure, and Money Min…
In this episode of Academics and Their Money , hosts Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman sit down with Philip Gibson professor of finance, associate dean at Winthrop University, and founder of ElationWealth LLC to explore money...
Side Hustles, Stashes, and Salary Truths: The Academic Life of Nik Vo…
In this episode of Academics and Their Money , hosts Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman sit down with Nik Volkov , Associate Professor of Finance at Mercer University, to trace his path into academia and the money lessons lear...
‘It’s Like Dealing with Kindergartners’: Pieter De Jong on the Realit…
In this episode of Academics and Their Money , hosts Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman talk with Pieter De Jong , who shares his unconventional journey from physical therapist to finance professor. Pieter reflects on growing ...
You Can’t Pay Rent with Passion: Why Ashley Ruba Left Academia
“Clarity often follows action. You don’t really know what you like until you try it.” — Ashley Ruba In this episode of Academics and Their Money, hosts Inga Timmerman and Neeka Miremadi talk with Ashley Ruba. After getting a PhD in developmental psychology, she left academia to pursue a career in u…