1. Bonus Episode: Getting Control of Our Finances – Financial Wellness for Ph.D.s

Bonus Episode: Getting Control of Our Finances – Financial Wellness for Ph.D.s

How might throwing out the label of ‘student’ help us take better control of our finances? In this episode, Emily Roberts, Ph.D., a personal finance educator for early-career doctoral students, discusses why finances are such an important part of well-being and how we can start taking control of them as Ph.D. students. We explore her numerous tips on budgeting, the specialized approach we need to take to taxes, and why investing even $5 a month will make a big difference in the long run. Listen in for her recommendations on how to get started today!

Make sure to register for Dr. Roberts’ virtual workshop on April 8th, 2026 — How to Set and Achieve Financial Goals as a Graduate Student

Guest

Dr. Emily Roberts is a personal finance educator specializing in early-career PhDs. Through her business, Personal Finance for PhDs, she equips graduate students and postdocs to make the most of their money. She gives seminars at universities and for associations; interviews graduate students and PhDs on her podcast; and creates courses and workshops on taxes, investing, and more. Emily holds a PhD in biomedical engineering from Duke University and lives in San Diego with her husband and two children.

Resources

Emily’s Favorite Personal Finance Beginner Books

Online Finance Courses

Transcript