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Welcome to the Saturday Morning Muse and Andy’s Financial Literacy Lessons! Start to your weekend by investing 7-10 minutes of your time to explore topics that are designed to support your journey of personal and professional continuous improvement with a focus on improving financial literacy and financial decision-making. Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional and is the author of Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire, and The Balanced Business: Building Orga ...
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the concept of inflation, its historical context, and the implications of monetary policy on everyday life. He discusses the various types of inflation, including demand-pull, cost-push, monetary, and expectational inflation, and illustrates these concepts with historical examples, particularl…
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the historical tension between the moral objections to charging interest and the economic necessity for credit. It traces the evolution of interest from ancient civilizations, through religious prohibitions, to modern acceptance, highlighting the innovative financial practices that emerged to …
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy discusses the concept of interest, exploring its fundamental role in economics as the price of time. He explains how interest rates are determined by factors such as inflation, real returns, and risk compensation. The discussion also covers the calculation of simple interest and the implications of und…
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In this episode of the Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the introduction of the banknote by the Bank of England in 1694, which revolutionized modern finance by standardizing currency and formally establishing government currency backing. This historical narrative connects the evolution of banking practices to the currency we use today.…
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the evolution of banking from the Knights Templar to the Medici family, highlighting key innovations, market opportunities, and lessons learned from history. It emphasizes the importance of transparency, political integration, and diversification in financial practices, while drawing parallels…
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the historical roots of banking, tracing its origins back to the Crusades and the role of the Knights Templar. He discusses how the need for secure wealth storage during the Crusades led to the development of early banking practices, including the issuance of letters of credit. The conversatio…
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy Temte explores the evolution of currency from promissory notes to modern fiat money, emphasizing the role of trust in the value of currency. He introduces the concept of banking, its characteristics, and importance in the economy. Andy also touches on the Great Recession, highlighting the consequences …
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte explores the evolution of currency, starting from ancient Rome's coinage to the introduction of paper currency through promissory notes. He discusses the significance of these financial instruments in facilitating trade and their role in economic systems. The conversation also touches on the tr…
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte delves into the history of money, focusing on the evolution of coinage from ancient Rome to modern monetary policy. He discusses the significance of financial literacy, the role of governments in establishing trust in currency, and the implications of currency debasement and inflation. The epis…
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In this special Father's Day edition of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte reflects on the essential role of fathers in shaping their children's lives. He shares a top 10 list of skills that every dad should focus on, emphasizing the importance of self-love, emotional intelligence, and financial literacy. Temte encourages fathers to embrace their …
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In this episode of the Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte discusses the evolution of money, emphasizing the critical role of trust and confidence in economic systems. He explores how governments have historically been involved in issuing money to enhance trust, referencing the Code of Hammurabi as an early legal framework. The conversation also to…
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and understanding the history of trade and economics. He discusses the Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930, its implications on modern economic policies, and the lessons that can be learned from it. Temte highlights the significance of stability, consumer co…
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte reflects on Memorial Day and discusses the history and functions of money, focusing on credit transactions. He explains how credit transactions emerged from the need for trade in ancient economies and highlights the importance of understanding credit and debt in today's consumer-driven economy.…
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Summary In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte explores the evolution of money, starting from the limitations of the barter system to the introduction of coinage and modern perspectives on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. He discusses the essential functions and properties of money, the historical context of trade, and the ongoing deb…
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte explores the evolution of trade from barter systems to modern currency. He discusses the inefficiencies of barter, such as the double coincidence of wants and the challenges of measuring value. Temte highlights the historical advancements that arose from the need to improve trade, including the…
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte explores the foundational concepts of trade and macroeconomics through a hypothetical economy consisting of two regions: Fruit Land and Protein Land. He discusses the advantages of trade, the impact on societal well-being, and the necessity of education and retraining for those affected by econ…
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In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte discusses common blunders related to risk tolerance that investors often make. He emphasizes the importance of understanding personal risk tolerance, the dangers of following the crowd, and the necessity of doing thorough research before making investment decisions. Temte also highlights the ne…
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What are the Factors that Influence Your Tolerance for Risk? In today’s episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the concept of risk tolerance in personal finance and discusses various factors that influence an individual's willingness and ability to take risks in investments. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's financial goa…
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What’s the link between self-confidence, self-esteem, and risk tolerance? We’ll explore this question on today’s Saturday Morning Muse! You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming platform as well as out on YouTube. Here’s the link to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saturday-morning-mu…
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What’s your relationship with risk? How do your feelings about risk affect your decision-making? Are you a risk-taker or risk-avoider? We’ll explore these questions and more on today’s Saturday Morning Muse! You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming platform as well as out on YouTube. Here’s the link to the show on A…
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Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been releasing short lessons on financial literacy on The Saturday Morning Muse. I expect to continue building financial literacy lessons for the foreseeable future. At the end of each quarter, I will provide a recap of the lessons that were released during the preceding quarter. Here is the first of those reca…
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Is your financial decision-making on autopilot? When’s the last time you reviewed your spending habits? Have Find out more on this week’s episode of The Saturday Morning Muse! You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming platform as well as out on YouTube. Here’s the link to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.…
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Is financial literacy all about numbers and formulas or is it more about our behaviors and how we feel about consumption, money, and investing? Find out more on this week’s episode of The Saturday Morning Muse! You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming platform as well as out on YouTube. Here’s the link to the show o…
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How might our subconscious mind conspire against us when we’re making financial decisions? Find out more on this week’s episode of The Saturday Morning Muse! You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming platform as well as out on YouTube. Here’s the link to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca…
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How can you estimate the value of the products you consume? How do companies set the price of their products? What do the answers to these questions have to do with improving financial literacy? Find out more on this week’s episode of The Saturday Morning Muse! You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming platform as we…
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How much time do we really spend thinking about the VALUE we derive from the products and services we buy? How can we use the concept of VALUE to make better decisions about how we spend our money? Find out more on this week’s episode of The Saturday Morning Muse! You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming platform as…
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How do we improve the financial literacy of the average citizen in the United States? We start with improving numeracy literacy. You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming platform as well as out on YouTube. Here’s the link to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saturday-morning-muse/id17…
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What’s the case for investing in building financial literacy skills in our population? Are the concepts of financial literacy and success interrelated? Join me for today’s Saturday Morning Muse to learn more. You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming platform as well as out on YouTube. Here’s the link to the show on …
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What do grace, competence, financial literacy, curiosity, effective communication, and good old fashioned showing up have in common? They are essential ingredients to achieving success irrespective of how success is defined. Join me for today’s Saturday Morning Muse to learn more. You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast stre…
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What do the characteristics of courage, grit, and agility have in common? They are essential ingredients to achieving success irrespective of how success is defined. Join me for today’s Saturday Morning Muse to learn more. You can find The Saturday Morning Muse on your favorite podcast streaming platform as well as out on YouTube. Here’s the link t…
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Did you know we make ~33,000 decisions per day? What does the skill of decision making have to do with New Year’s Resolutions? Why do NYE Resolutions fail at a high rate? In this final installment of The Saturday Morning Muse for 2024, I’m musing about the value of resolutions and why the skill of decision making is so important. Just FYI that we’v…
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Are habits a good thing or a bad thing? How do we ensure habits are a net positive in our lives? To find out more, tune into The Saturday Morning Muse! Just FYI that we’ve launched the show as a podcast on your favorite podcast streaming services. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saturday-morning-muse/id17411…
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Welcome to The Saturday Morning Muse! How are the skill of self-awareness and the art of challenging conversations interrelated? We’re going to explore this issue with a short story from my first book, Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire. Just FYI that we’ve launched the show as a podcast on your favorite podcast streaming services. Subscr…
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Welcome to The Saturday Morning Muse! What’s one of the most important gifts you can give yourself this holiday season? Investing in financial literacy skills! Just FYI that we’ve launched the show as a podcast on your favorite podcast streaming services. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saturday-morning-muse…
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Welcome to The Saturday Morning Muse! With Thanksgiving 2024 in the rearview mirror, I’m offering a few Thanksgiving reflections this weekend. What does your inventory of gratitude look like? I encourage you to write down your thoughts for future reflection and refinement. Just FYI that we’ve launched the show as a podcast on your favorite podcast …
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Welcome to The Saturday Morning Muse! Today, I’m celebrating the release of my rock band’s new album with a message that dreams can come true at any age! Here’s an excerpt: “But now it’s time for a new chapter—one where I stand and say “I’m not finished—I’ve got more to contribute.” It’s time to make the dream of creating a lasting work of art that…
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Welcome to the Saturday Morning Muse! Today, I’m talking about the skill of critical thinking and the essential sub-skills that are needed to build this skill. Here’s an excerpt: “The challenge we face is that critical thinking is hard. The easy path is to not question, not ask ‘why,’ and not dig for deeper meaning and root cause. The more difficul…
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Waking up this morning in Madison, Wisconsin enjoying a brief visit with our eldest son! Welcome to the Saturday Morning Muse. Today, I’m musing about the skill of critical thinking and how to make progress on the lifelong journey to improve this skill. Here’s an excerpt: “Since (a) an individual’s life experience is primarily defined by the decisi…
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Well, the spooky season is officially behind us, so let the holiday season begin! Welcome to the Saturday Morning Muse. Today, the topic is our historical learn→work→retire mindset and the dangers of succumbing to the allure of the easy chair. Here’s an excerpt: “So what’s your plan for retirement? Yes, you may want to step off the treadmill of a f…
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Today, the topic is your civic obligation to VOTE and our collective duty to defend and protect the US Constitution. Here’s an excerpt: “Are we perfect? No. Is the great American experiment in democracy worth defending and protecting? Yes. How do can we do that? Open your mind; break free of your information cocoon; get informed; know the differenc…
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What can we do to help reduce overall stress and anxiety levels in our communities? This week’s Saturday Morning Muse is part 3 of 3 in our series that explores generational differences and offers solutions to high stress/anxiety levels. "These are just a few suggestions for how we can address the current epidemic of anxiety in the U.S. Increase fi…
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What can we do to help reduce overall stress and anxiety levels in our communities? This week’s Saturday Morning Muse is part 2 of 3 in our series that explores generational differences and offers solutions to high stress/anxiety levels in our population. "I can’t put enough focus on the value of education and good decision-making that’s accompanie…
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Is stress and anxiety holding you back from reaching your goals? Does your internal balancing act between self-doubt and self-confidence tilt heavily toward self-doubt? This week on the Saturday Morning Muse, I’m continuing last week’s conversation on self-belief with an exploration of the self-doubt and anxiety that can hold us back from achieving…
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Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe in the power of your team? Is self-doubt holding you back? This week on the Saturday Morning Muse, I’m using my prep for a big rock show as the backstory for a message on the power of believing in YOU. Buy The Balanced Business on Amazon at:https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Business-Organizational-Accountabi…
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Welcome to the Saturday Morning Muse! We’re entering my favorite season of the year tomorrow – fall! In last week’s Muse, I had an open letter to employers and leaders regarding employee engagement and policing return-to-office policies. This week is an open letter to employees regarding the same subject… Employee engagement is indeed a two-way str…
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I talk a lot about employee engagement in this forum and about the costs/dangers of employee disengagement. According to a recent Gallup survey, for the full year 2023, only 33% of employees are ‘engaged’ in their work—a slight uptick from the previous year’s number of 32%. More importantly, the proportion of employees who are actively disengaged f…
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Is growth for the sake of growth a good thing in business? What’s the growth trap and how is it affecting the health of your organization? In this episode, I’m talking about mergers & acquisitions and the growth trap that many leaders unwittingly fall into. Learn more at: www.andrewtemte.com Enjoy and have a great weekend… #GrowthTrap #Mergers #Acq…
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