Saturday Morning Muse

About Saturday Morning Muse

Make Financial Literacy Accessible Through Compelling Storytelling Join Dr. Andrew Temte every Saturday for Money Lessons—a weekly financial education podcast that transforms complex economic concepts into accessible, engaging stories. Each bite-sized 10-minute episode builds your financial knowledge through historical narratives and practical applications, making this the perfect podcast for anyone seeking to improve their money management skills and investment understanding. What You'll Learn: From the ancient origins of money and banking to modern stock markets and retirement planning, Money Lessons covers essential financial literacy topics including: How insurance and risk management work Stock market fundamentals and investment principles Banking systems and monetary policy Interest rates, inflation, and economic cycles Credit, debt, and smart borrowing decisions Foundational macro and microeconomic principles that directly apply to personal financial decision-making Building wealth through informed financial decisions Your Host: Dr. Andrew Temte brings unparalleled expertise as a PhD in finance, CFA Charterholder, and former CEO of Kaplan Professional. With over 15 years of university teaching experience, Andy makes finance education approachable for everyone—from high school graduates to seasoned professionals seeking to sharpen their financial acumen. Why Money Lessons: Unlike traditional personal finance podcasts, Money Lessons uses historical storytelling to reveal how financial systems evolved and why they matter today. Whether you're learning about the Knights Templar inventing banking, the Dutch East India Company creating stock markets, or Benjamin Franklin's compound interest experiments, each episode connects past innovations to your present financial decisions. Perfect for young professionals starting their investment journey, parents teaching financial responsibility, or anyone building a foundation for long-term wealth creation. New episodes every Saturday. Subscribe today and start your journey of financial literacy.

Publisher

Andrew Temte

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Apr 2024

Latest episode

3 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

41 of 157 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   3 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Self-Employment Tax, Estimated Payments, and the Side Gig

   Host Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA, explains self-employment tax and estimated payments for independent contractors and side gig earners, offering a clear strategy for managing tax obligations.

2. 

   26 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Benefits Are Pay: Total Compensation and the Employer Match

   Host Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA, reveals how employer benefits like health insurance and retirement matches significantly increase total compensation beyond salary, offering valuable financial insights.

3. 

   19 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Your Income Tax: Brackets, Withholding, and Your Refund

   Host Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA, demystifies income tax brackets, withholding, and refunds, empowering listeners to understand their tax obligations and optimize their financial outcomes.

Inside a recent episode

Self-Employment Tax, Estimated Payments, and the Side Gig

Published 3 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And there is no employer paid disability coverage and no paid sick leave. So the emergency fund that you establish carries more weight when there's no employer standing behind you. So what does all this mean for you? There are two things I want you to focus on from today's episode. First, when you're self-employed, no one is setting money aside for your taxes, so you have to do it. When a customer pays you, the whole payment lands in your account, and it all feels like income. But some of that payment is the income tax and the self-employment tax you'll owe on it, and nobody is taking that out for you. prudent management of your personal economy when you earn without a pay stub is to set money aside for taxes from every payment on the day it arrives before you spend any of it. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

22 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

89

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