Podcast
The LowDown Podcast
Hosted by Sigma Kappa Sorority · EN
The LowDown Podcast focuses on topics like health, wellness, fraternity and sorority community, higher education and life skills that women need in all stages of their lives. Featuring experts in that field who share their insight and knowledge. Finally, hear from inspiring, empowering and ambitious Sigma Kappas. Tune in monthly for new episodes.
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Planning for Retirement with Brea Dantin, MJ Retirement
Mar 2600:38:34Tap to summarizeTime Stamps00:00 Getting Started with Investing in Your 20s01:09 Introduction to Our Guests: Brie Danton and Nicole Jankowskis02:53 Why Early Career Professionals Should Think About Retirement06:25 Understanding Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans10:29 Maximizing Your Retirement Contributions12:33 The Importance of Automation in Saving13:23 Portability and Vesting in Retirement Plans16:12 Tax Advantages of Retirement Plans17:59 How Much Should You Save for Retirement?27:17 Exploring Additional Savings and Investment Options30:50 The Basics of Investing for Retirement35:43 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
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Personal Lines of Insurance with Leighann Sargent , MJ Companies Personal Lines
Mar 500:31:09Tap to summarizeTime Stamps00:00 Introduction01:54 Understanding Personal Lines Insurance03:28 Home Insurance Basics05:04 Renters Insurance Explained07:21 Liability Coverage in Renters Insurance09:03 Reading and Understanding Your Policy11:41 Deductibles and Premiums15:15 Condo and Townhome Insurance16:36 Auto Insurance Tips22:40 Factors Affecting Auto Insurance Premiums27:12 Final Thoughts and Advice
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Understanding Benefits Packages with Eric Charles, MJ Companies Employee Benefits
Feb 1200:27:17Tap to summarizeTime Stamps00:00 Introduction00:24 Employee Benefits with Eric Charles02:00 What Are Employee Benefits?02:39 Types of Insurance in a Benefits Package03:19 Choosing Between PPO and High Deductible Plans04:13 Examples of Using Different Coverages06:20 Importance of Medical Insurance and Short-Term Disability07:46 Key Terms in Health Insurance13:09 Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)18:14 Navigating Open Enrollment and Plan Selection20:12 Finding Healthcare Providers and Cost-Saving Tips22:55 Options for Health Insurance Without Employer Benefits24:32 Final Tips and Considerations
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Compensation and Knowing Your Worth with Julie Bingham, MJ Companies Compensation Consulting
Jan 2200:35:53Tap to summarizeTimestamps00:00 Introduction01:06 Meet Julie Bingham: Career Overview01:42 Understanding Compensation Consulting03:06 Defining Compensation and Rewards04:03 Hourly vs. Salary: Key Differences06:57 Overtime and Work Hours09:40 Bonuses and Incentives11:13 Negotiating Your First Job Offer16:44 Salary Growth and Increases18:52 Market Dynamics and Pay Disparities21:19 Benchmarking and Online Data26:21 Evaluating Job Offers28:55 Education and Compensation30:22 Performance and Pay32:40 Company Culture and Compensation33:28 Final Thoughts on Compensation
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Saving and Budgeting with Nicole Yankauskas, Avalon Wealth Advisory
Jan 100:32:17Tap to summarizeTime Stamps00:00 Introduction01:18 Meet the Experts: Nicole and Brie01:38 Foundations of Personal Finance03:56 Budgeting Basics and Strategies06:40 Behavioral Finance and Money Mindset20:48 Credit and Debt Management27:48 Good Debt vs. Bad Debt30:26 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Introducing our Financial Head Start Podcast Series
Dec 2200:01:31Tap to summarizeWe’re excited to share that we’ve partnered with MJ Sorority to bring you a new series on financial literacy—made possible through a grant from the Sigma Kappa Foundation. Our first episode will release Jan. 1, we hope you tune in!
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Navigating Relationship with Jessica Smith
Nov 14, 202300:38:34Tap to summarizeJessica's Website Get the book! Check out the 'Your Twenties' community!Follow Jessica on Instagram
Transcribe →Tiffany Eckert | Kindness Always Wins
Mar 17, 202300:21:58Tap to summarizeLinks Follow Tiffany on TikTokTiffany Eckert | CBS Article
Transcribe →Episode 40 | The Importance of Care with Alysa Martin
Oct 31, 202200:24:21Tap to summarizeJoin us as we talked to board certified infectious disease pharmacist Alysa Martin! On this episode we talk about the importance of care in both the medical field and at home.
Transcribe →Introducing Active Minds and Sigma Kappa
May 24, 202200:26:46Tap to summarizeLinksActiveMinds.orgSigma Kappa | Mental Health ResourcesTalkspace and Sigma KappaTalkspaceFor members of Sigma Kappa don't forget to check out The Learning Center for other materials mentioned in this ep!
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