FYI FLI - For Your Information Financial Literacy & Investing

Check out FYI FLI Episode 125 w/ Financial coach,  Investing Guru, and the founder of Financially Present - Mr. Mawuli Vodi! In this episode, Hassan and Mawuli chop it up about:   - The reality of NOT investing early and often   - What are the best investments to START with  - The power of Investing in a GROUP of stocks compared to individual stocks If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and...

Check out FYI FLI Episode 124 w/ Real Estate Investor and Real Estate Podcaster: Sam Dolciné  In this episode, Hassan and Sam chop it up about: - Tips On Buying Your First Property - How To Get Started Investing Into Real Estate - How To Buy Real Estate OUT Of State - How Much To Save Up For Your First Property If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Check out FYI FLI Episode 123 w/ The Podcast Host of Walk 2 Wealth, Public Speaker, and AI Enthusiast: John Mendez!  In this episode, Hassan and John chop it up about:   - What Is ChatGPT?   - How To Use ChatGPT To Your Advantage  - The Most Useful AI Plug-ins To Make Your Life Easier  - Can ChatGPT Replace Google  If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for yo...

Check out FYI FLI Episode 122 w/ The founder of Wealth For Women of Color - Lissa Prudencio! In this episode, Hassan and Lissa chop it up about: - The Ten Cash Commandments - How To Save For Travel & Fun - Saving Vs Investing If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Check out FYI FLI Episode 121 w/ filmmaker, entrepreneur, and public speaker: Micah Autry   In this episode, Hassan and Micah chop it up about:  - Is college needed for service based business: videography, photography, etc…  - The power of having MULTIPLE mentors  - The different between SOFT skills and HARD skills  - The importance of learning from your SURROUNDINGS   If you’re looking to be moti...

Check out FYI FLI Episode 120 w/ Financially Free Fitness and Finance Coach: Tim Smith   In this episode, Hassan and Tim chop it up about: - The correlation between fitness and finances - The steps Tim took to reach financial freedom and how YOU can do the same - Investing into a group of stocks (ETF’s) compared to individual stocks If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this...

Check out FYI FLI Episode 119 w/ 4x Author, Real Estate Investor, and Money Motivator: Nia Adams!  In this episode, Hassan and Nia chop it up about:  - Buying versus renting a home   - First-time homebuyers breakdown  - Minimum credit score needed to purchase a home   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

THIS FRIDAY, Check out FYI FLI Episode 118 w/ FORMER T-Mobile who is now supplying T-mobile with financial wellness through his own business, Scaled Finance - Kevin Estes! In this episode, Hassan and Kevin chop it up about: - How Kevin used his JOB at T-Mobile to start his business, Scaled Finances - WORKPLACE benefits and insurance - Health Care Savings Account (HYSA) VS Flexible Spending Account...

Check out FYI FLI Episode 117 w/ Millennial Money Coach and the founder of Strategies & Tea: Aitza Negron  In this episode, Hassan and Aitza chop it up about: - How to plan for your FUN - Strategies for paying DOWN debt - How to SAVE without a high income - Should we be saving, investing, and paying down debt at the SAME time If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this po...

Check out FYI FLI Episode 116 w/ Public speaker, Certified Financial Educator, and the founder of Gage St. Society: Fre Greene!   In this episode, Hassan and Fre chop it up about:  - The importance of having an “OUTSIDE” Fund  - The Biggest Benefit Of Being Financially LIT   - Planning for short term VS long term goals   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is...

Check out FYI FLI  Episode 115 w/ 6-figure entrepreneur, founder of Spark Your Resume, and chief marketing officer at, Write Sea: Leander Howard ll  In this episode, Hassan and Leander chop it up about:   - Tips and tricks on how to create a GREAT RESUME  - The importance of listing HARD and soft skills on your resume  - The BEST way to list accomplishments to get a job interview  - The vision nee...

Check out FYI FLI Episode 114 w: Speaker, Influencer, and Budget Expert: Mykail James Aka The Boujie Budgeter  In this episode, Hassan and Mykail chop it up about:  - How To Make VIRAL Content  - YOUR money YOUR choice. Intentional Budgeting  - Using your JOB to build your BUSINESS   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Check out FYI FLI Episode 113 w/ Military Chaplain, Performance Coach, and the president of St. Pierre Alliance — Jerry St. Pierre!  In this episode, Hassan and Jerry chop it up about:  - The TRUE definition of success  - TIPS on self-improvement  - How to get out of an adverse situation to making the BEST of it   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you...

Check out FYI FLI Episode 112 w/ Social Media Strategist, Speaker, and LinkedIn Savant: Ms. Portia Obeng!  In this episode, Hassan and Portia chop it up about:   - Getting your DREAM job using LinkedIn  - TIPS on creating a good LinkedIn profile   - Using your natural and acquired skills to land the job you want or start your own business   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertai...

FYI FLI is back and kicking 2024 with a bang!  Check out FYI FLI Episode 111 w/ Financial app reviewer, Airbnb host, and YouTube star: Denis Trufin AKA @trufinancials   In this episode, Hassan and Denis chop it up about:    - The TOP MONEY apps you should have in 2024  - Is Cash App acceptable to use as a BANK   - The POWER of automation   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertain...

Check out FYI FLI Episode 110 w/ Veteran, Certified Financial Educator, and The Mommy Money Coach: Anna Boyd!  In this episode, Hassan and Anna chop it up about:   - Tips on holiday spending  - Dealing with emotional stress from the holiday season   - Teaching kids about money, gratitude, and delayed gratification   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for y...

Check out FYI FLI Episode 109 w/ Financial Confidence Coach: Paige Williams!   In this episode, Hassan and Paige chop it up about:  - How to have fun NOW while preparing your financial life for LATER  - The POWER of positive habits  - The IMPORTANCE of delayed gratification   - How to become financially CONFIDENT   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for yo...

Check out FYI FLI Episode 108 w/ business coach, business builder, and podcaster: Angel Jones!   In this episode, Hassan and Angel chop it up about:  - The THREE people you NEED to hire when running a business  - FIVE steps to master in becoming a CEO  - When and why you should pay a COACH   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Check out FYI FLI Episode 107 w/ Serial Entrepreneur, Ted Talk Speaker, and CMO of Novae Money ~ Haziq Ali    In this episode, Hassan and Haziq chop it up about:  - The Entrepreneur Mindset  - The importance of building up value within yourself  - How to acquire mental toughness  If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Check out FYI FLI Episode 106 w/ certified financial planner, author, and Host of the Empowered Planning Podcast: Shinobu Hindert!  In this episode, Hassan and Shinobu chop it up about:   - TIPS to control emotional spending  - Unpacking your “MONEY BAGGAGE”   - How to SAVE for 1-5 year goals   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Here's the sauce behind credit card and credit unions that can give you better loans, more cash back, and the best cards! Check out FYI FLI Episode 105 w/ Credit Expert and Entrepreneur: Mike The Credit Guy  In this episode, Hassan and Mike chop it up about:   - Tips to RAISE your credit  - The hardships that come from having LOW credit  - The TOP 3 credit unions If you’re looking to be motiva...

“You don’t know you NEED credit until you NEED credit”  Check out FYI FLI Episode 104 w/ The Head of Community for Self Financial ~ Monique White!   In this episode, Hassan and Monique chop it up about:  - What is CREDIT and how do you build it?   - The hardships that come from having LOW credit  - How Self can help you raise credit   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…th...

“The world has become more digital EVERY year — why wouldn’t our money?”  It sounds like Crypto is here to stay .. find out the what, why, and how on this episode w/ Crypto and Web3 Expert: Dr. Hans Aka The Investing Tutor!   In this episode, Hassan and Dr. Hans chop it up about:  - Where and how to start understanding Web3, Cryptocurrency, and Web 3  - The differences between Web 1, 2, and 3   - ...

If you’re between the ages of 16 through 35 .. this is an episode you MUST check out  FYI FLI Episode 102 features FinCon’s Gen Z Money Panel: Colleen Salchow - @salchowcoaching, David Delisle - @theawesomestuff, Jasmine Paul -  @jasminelikepaul, Lawrence Cain, Jr.  @lawrencecainjr Your Host, Hassan Thomas - @ceosanni In this episode, The Fincon Panel chops it up about:  - Opportunities and challe...

WATCH this if you have student loans   T HIS FRIDAY, check out FYI FLI Episode 101 w/ Educator, Certified Financial Planner, and Certified Debt Slayer!! Ms. Romy Pickron, CFP, Founder of Asset Achievers In this episode, Hassan and Romy chop it up about:   - What happens if you DON’T pay your student loans   - Your options for the student loan payment RESTART   - The new repayment plan called SAVE...