Financially Naked

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , Joy, Head of Trainer Academy, is joined by one of her long time friends, Belma McCaffrey, Founder of Work Bigger. Belma's story resonates with Joy and a lot of the clients that come through The Financial Gym. Today, they're talking about finding your 'superpower' and how you can use that to connect to your life's purpose. For a...

This episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , is all about saving money! It is an important aspect of personal finance and one people struggle with the most. Saving money is like a muscle. If you haven't saved before, that money muscle is going to need some work. There are so many things to save for, emergencies, retirement, pets, travel, the list goes on; how do you even get...

This episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym is about how to get the most from summer without blowing your budget. After two years of covid life, there is a lot of travel, weddings, and other events to plan for. We all want to go out (safely) when we can, but with inflation, it's expensive outside! Sara W and Yenny, two of our Certified Financial Trainers are here to talk abou...

With inflation touching every aspect of the economy, everything feels more expensive lately, and travel is no exception. This episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym is all about traveling and how to save money while living your richest life. Kylie and Sara, two of our Certified Financial Trainers at The Gym both have experience with various types of travel and are here to sha...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , our host is Mike Poulin, a DC-based, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer. Today's guest, Liz,  is a West Coast-based client in her early 30's, who works in Blockchain. She first learned about The Gym through an Instagram ad, and has been a member for three years! She's come such a long way from when she first started and is her...

On this episode of F inancially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , two of our Certified Financial Trainers, Kadri and Mike, sit down to talk about balance transfer cards. These can be a great tool for debt repayment or planning large purchases. Kadri and Mike go through how these cards work, the benefits of balance transfer cards, and things to keep in mind when considering if they're a good...

While a budget can seem intimidating, it is simply a tool to help you become financially successful. When it comes to budgeting, the key is finding a system that works and is enjoyable for you because sticking to any new habit is challenging if you dread the process! On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , two of our Certified Financial Trainers, Gina Funaro and Mike...

Credit cards can be an amazing tool in your financial planning tool belt. When you use a credit card to make purchases, there are rewards, perks, or points that come along with using that card. 'Travel hacking' is a method where you use credit cards with travel-related perks to earn points that can be spent on flights, hotels, or excursions. Garrett, one of the Certified Financial Trainers at The...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Jazmin, a Certified Level 2 Financial Trainer based in California. Today, she is joined by Carlos and Yuni Garcia. Carlos is a Licensed Real Estate Agent in California and works together with his wife, Yuni. When you're ready to buy or sell a home, choosing the right real estate agent can make all the difference, esp...

Today's episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , is all about medical bills. Even with insurance, the health care system can be confusing to navigate. Catriona Williams, a Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer, is joined by Financial Gym client Anne Weigand.  Anne is here to share her journey with medical bills, tips for navigating the space, and ways you can advocate for yours...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , our host is Bevin Morgan, a Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer, and she is joined by one of her clients, Stephanie Arteaga. Today's conversation is a fun chat all about side hustles.  Stephanie has years of experience running a robust side business and is here to share her tips about how to manage one, the realistic expectatio...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, three of our Certified Financial Trainers, Garrett, Jazmin, and Danielle sit down to talk about mortgages and refinancing.  Podcast Notes When it comes to applying for a mortgage or refinancing the one you already have, there are many factors to consider.  Your first home does not have to be your forever home.   When saving for...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, two of our  Certified Financial Trainers, Hector and Garrett, are talking all about Cryptocurrency! In June of 2021, Hector and Garrett did an episode all about Bitcoin, and since then, it has only become more mainstream and part of the personal finance conversation. Listen to Cryptocurrency Decrypted Part 1 here!  Podcast Notes...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , Bevin Morgan, a Lexington-based Financial Trainer, is joined by Raquel Carter. Raquel is a Principal Broker, Realtor, and Independent Brokerage Owner. Guide Realty has been around for 14 years and is the largest Black-owned real estate company in Kentucky. Today, Bevin and Raquel will be talking about how real estate works and...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, Bevin Morgan is joined by Laura Clay and Ali Clark from I Grew Strong to talk about a sensitive and incredibly important topic: financial abuse. Today, they start by defining financial abuse and discussing the different forms it can take. They also talk about tools to help yourself, friends, or loved ones who may be experiencing...

Homeownership is a goal we see a lot with our clients, but how do you know if it is for you! On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, three of our Certified Financial Trainers, Bevin, Jazmin, and Danielle sit down to talk about buying a home. Since all of them have been on various home buying journeys, they share their experiences and what they've learned along the way...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , our host is Catriona Williams, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer. Joining her is the Founder and President of Brass Taxes, a company that specializes in working with freelancers, artists, and other nice people. Today, Catriona and Rus sit down and talk all about how he started doing taxes, the history of Enrolled Agents, what...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , our host is Sara Belhouari, a Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer based in New York. She is joined by Jessica and Ryan, a married couple who have been her clients since February 2020. Today, they are talking about the importance of showing up for yourself and being open to change. Jessica and Ryan share with us how The Gym has...

In addition to working with individual clients, The Financial Gym provides a number of services to companies and membership organizations of all sizes. These can include webinars, engaging online courses, and a new service called Trainer on Demand. To talk about how these services can benefit employees, our host is Sue, a member of The Gym's Business Development Team.  Joining her today is Conor,...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Genar Medez, a Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer based in Los Angeles. He is joined by Bob DePasquale, author of Personal Finance in a Public World: How Technology, Social Media, and Ads Affect Your Money Decisions . Bob is a Certified Financial Planner with ten years of experience and is dedicated to the empowerme...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , two of our Certified Financial Trainers are discussing consolidation loans. If you have less than $10k in debt, one option is balance transfer cards. For debt greater than $10k, consolidation loans are a better option. Kadri and Mike are co-hosting today to talk through what consolidation loans are, how to address underlying is...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , our host is Kadri Augustin, a Level 3 Certified Financial Trainer based out of New York and he is joined by Tony Hoong, founder of The CPA Dude! Today, they're talking about how The CPA Dude got started and some general tips and things to think about as tax season approaches and as you plan for 2022 and beyond.  Podcast Notes W...

Today's episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, two of our Certified Financial Trainers, Myriam and Kadri, sit down to talk about 8 strategies for paying down debt. Whether it's consumer debt, student loans, medical debt, personal loans, or some combination of these, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Myriam and Kadri talk about concrete action steps you can take...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , two of our trainers sit down to Gymsplain student loans. Mike, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer, is joined by Joy, Head of Trainer Academy and Certified Financial Trainer. The general consensus around The Financial Gym: student loans are really no big deal. Common feelings surrounding student loan debt are often fear, anxiet...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, two of our trainers, Chandra and Garrett, sit down to talk about their plans, goals, and hopes for 2022. They discuss their personal goals, financial goals, intentions, and what about the new year has them excited!   Podcast Notes Chandra's word for this year: intent. To be more intentional with friendships, relationships, and p...