A Conversation with UGA Professor Dr. Michael Thomas

Modern Husbands Podcast

Dec 23, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12

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Episode description

Dr. Michael Gene Thomas is a Lecturer at the University of Georgia. He teaches Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics. His research involves understanding what factors influence financial well-being across socio-economic status and how to optimize those factors through evidenced-based interventions or therapeutic methods. Dr. Thomas has won numerous teaching awards.

Show Notes

0:00~0:55 Introduction
0:55~2:27 Why Dr. Thomas is passionate about teaching
2:27~7:19 His approach to teaching his intro to personal finance class
7:50~15:23 Challenges he's faced with teaching personal finance
15:40~16:55 Key takeaway on how to avoid such challenges
17:45~20:44 Examples of how couples financial problems can go wrong and
20:44~30:16 How he suggests handling such problems
30:16~30:56 Key takeaway: Walk and Talks
32:25~37:20 What tools can couples use to achieve the goals established on the walk and talk
33:18:~35:15 Mortgage interest rates
37:20~40:25 How to use these tools: Engage proactively and not reactively
40:25~42:40 Real life example of what to look out for when consulting a financial professional
42:40~45:55 Importance of Fiduciary Standards
45:55~47:00 Key takeaway from entire podcast
47:00~47:32 Conclusion