GradWell Financial Well-being Episode

The “Financial Well-Being” episode of the GradWell Podcast features Dr. Gautam Kaul, who explains that financial well-being is about more than just money. He explains that it’s a framework to support personal agency and overall well-being during graduate school. He emphasizes understanding finance to reduce any anxiety around it.

Takeaways

  • Taking on debt can be seen as an investment in ourselves, especially during school, and understanding debt beyond just money may help reduce the anxiety around it.
  • True happiness involves more than money alone, and clarifying what we want to achieve through money can lead to more fulfilling and enjoyable ways to reach those goals.