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Managing your finances as a single mom can be challenging, but despite this with intention and focus you can build wealth and become financially successful. Today's episode is sponsored by SmartyPig! SmartyPig is a free online piggy bank for people saving for financial goals like holiday gifts, vacations, and even retirement. When you open a SmartyPig account, there are no fees! This means there a...

Today's guest on the podcast is Marty McDonald and we are talking about side hustles and entrepreneurship. ABOUT MARTY MCDONALD: Marty is a side-hustler turned CEO of Boss Women Media. Like many, she wants to live her best life so she decided to leap after her dreams of creating a community of empowerment, change, and freedom after an 11-year corporate career with various fortune 500 companies. Sh...

On today's episode of the podcast, my guests and I discuss how to navigate a new normal with actionable tools for credit score recovery and resilience. THIS PODCAST EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FICO Founded in 1956, FICO is a data analytics company based in San Jose, California focused on credit scoring services. Its FICO® Score, a measure of consumer credit risk, has become a fixture of consumer...

Virtual networking is so important now more than ever. On this episode, Ebony Joyce breaks down key tips to help you get it right. ABOUT EBONY Ebony Joyce, the owner of Next Level Career Services LLC, is a multi-hyphenate career strategy mastermind who helps mid-to-senior level professionals' brand themselves with confidence, clarity, and certainty so they can attract their next career opportunity...

Below are just a few resources to reference. 1. Shows, documentaries, and movies to get informed about the impact of racism and racial injustice: - 13th (Netflix) - If Beale Street Could Talk - Just Mercy (Movie & Book) by Bryan Stevenson - The Hate You Give - American Son (Netflix) - Dear White People (Netflix) 2. Books on racism: - How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi - White Fragility by...

This episode is all about navigating finding a new job and career growth in a highly competitive market. And to have this conversation, my guest is Lauren McGoodwin. Lauren is Career Contessa's CEO, author, number 1 Power Move advocate, and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Formerly, Lauren was a  Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer...

As a result of COVID-19, many people are dealing with uncertainties around how life is changing, managing their finances, and worries about their careers and businesses. And so on this episode, I have a real conversation with Kristen Ley as to how she's navigating life through these uncertain times. This conversation will bring a sense of calm and inspire you to keep going and doing your best no m...

On today's episode, my guest is Mary Wheeler, a Financial Coach and the founder of Abundant Wealth Solutions. In this season, with all the uncertainty, many people are fired up to pay off their debt once things settle down; This episode with Mary Wheeler will inspire you to make a plan! Growing up not knowing much about money, Mary attended college on a full-ride via Sallie Mae accumulating $27K i...

Sometimes we all need a pep talk and Carla Andrews is here to do just that! Carla is an InspirePreneur™ and founder of the InspirePreneur Academy, consultant, author and a professional coach who has served and impacted thousands of lives through educational programs, workshop experiences, and empowerment sessions.  As an advisor and mentor to leaders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, Carl...

We've received a lot of questions about the announcement that federal student loan payments will be suspended through September 30th, 2020. And so to discuss this, Melisa Boutin, our Clever Girl Finance student loan expert, joins me to share some key info with you here on this episode based on information from the U.S. Department of Education. For more details and latest info, visit: https://stude...

On this episode, I'm excited to have a member of team CGF come on to the podcast to share her debt-free story. Esther paid off £18,000 (~$20,000) in 22 months despite losing 55% of her income during that time. On this episode Esther shares: - The specific things did she did to keep her mindset in check, pay her debt and navigate the ups and downs - Why consistent budgeting, even when her budget di...

While words may not be enough comfort in times of financial difficulty, you can still take action and do your best to get through. In this episode, I'm sharing some tips and actions you can take if you can't pay your bills. ❤ AVAILABLE JOBS - POST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-BX8mVBN5P/ ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free rig...

Thank you to everyone who joined the webinar I hosted to talk about financial wellness and mental wellness matters in this season where we are all impacted by this global pandemic. On this webinar replay, I answer questions on investing, buying a home, refinancing, job losses, budgeting, paying bills, mental health and more. Also, as a company, it's really difficult for us to just take a "business...

I'm sharing some key money(and mental health) tips to encourage you during this time of uncertainty with the Coronavirus impacting so many all around the world. Share this episode with anyone you think might need to hear it! ❤ Free resources & courses: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Watch money tip videos: https://clevergirlfinance.com/videos ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance roadmap: clever...

Sahirenys Pierce and her husband paid off over $99k in debt in just 5 years while living in one of the most expensive cities in the US. We are breaking down just how they did it in this episode! More about Sahirenys: She is the personal finance content creator behind The Poised Lifestyle blog and the High-5 Banking Method. She's a millennial Latina mom of two who paid off over $99k in debt within...

Nicole Hatcher paid off almost $100k of debt mostly in student loans and on this episode, she share's just how she did it. Nicole is a money coach, podcaster, Youtuber and personal finance blogger who is on a mission to promote financial literacy. She is committed to helping busy, professional women discover the beauty of financial freedom so they can work less and live more! To-date she has provi...

Meet Jully-Alma Taveras, the founder of Investing Latina. She started investing as a teenager, made money mistakes, dug herself out of 5-figure consumer debt, and now her mission is to educate others about financial literacy. Her biggest investment accomplishment is starting early. On this episode of the podcast, Jully and I have a conversation about investing simply and how small steps can lead t...

Let's talk business! My guest today is a dear friend, Mobola Imoisili. Mobola(pen name Simisayo Brownstone)is an author, entrepreneur, and founder of two businesses, the Feyi Fay book series and Little Black Business box! On this episode, we had a candid conversation on the realities and lessons from business including: - Her personal story and what led her to start her businesses - Her biggest bu...

Cindy Zuniga is the founder of Zero-Based Budget Coaching LLC.  After graduating from law school in 2015 with over $210,000 of debt, Cindy decided to take control of her money by immersing herself in the world of personal finance.  In 2018, she launched @zerobasedbudget to document her debt payoff journey and simplify personal finance concepts.  After recognizing, through her platform, people's un...

Sharing my end of year check-in, some updates and new year motivation for 2020! Catch the Clever Girl Finance 2020 goal setting replay here: https://youtu.be/lKBhkiAFco4 ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance roadmap: clevergirlfinance.com/financial-roadmap ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Join Clever Girl Finance: https://clevergirlfinance.com ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagr...

{Today's podcast episode is sponsored by Frost Bank} What kind of optimist are you? Take the quiz! https://www.optforoptimism.com/optimism/quiz/ Talking about finances with your partner can seem scary but it doesn't have to be! We've collaborated with Frost Bank to break down just how to have this conversation with optimism and with the help of a Money Do List! To discuss this on the podcast, my g...

Get the Clever Girl Finance Roadmap! https://clevergirlfinance.com/financial-roadmap As we come to the end of the year and the start of a new year and decade, assessing your circle of influence is a must-do exercise for everyone and my guest today, Barbara M. Little's will help us do just that! Barbara's name is synonymous with "change agent" as she empowers organizations and women to "Find Their...

Get the Clever Girl Finance Roadmap! clevergirlfinance.com/financial-roadmap On today's episode, Yezmin Thomas shares the wake-up call that caused her to turn her finances around completely and achieve financial wellness. About Yezmin: She is a working mom, award-winning journalist, and financial coach teaching high-achieving moms how to live out their best financial futures.  She believes that on...

Get the Clever Girl Finance Roadmap! https://clevergirlfinance.com/financial-roadmap Today's podcast episode is all about building a successful business. Meet Modupe Marianne Ladapo, the founder of Lenox Cupcakes, a gourmet baked goods company serving the metro-Atlanta area.  The company began its initial operations in 2008 from her home kitchen using the eggs and butter in her fridge, selling to...

Today's episode is all about working on your self-discipline! Becoming a master of self-discipline is difficult and is something you need to work on consistently. Learning how to build self-discipline skills can allow you to quit bad habits, accomplish long-term and short-term goals, and change your life completely. In this episode, I'm sharing key steps to build your self-discipline and work towa...