FYI FLI - For Your Information Financial Literacy & Investing

CASH is king, but CREDIT brings power & leverage! Check out Season 3 - Episode 28 w/ Jack of all trades, master of most, serial entrepreneur, and credit coach: Rari aka VendHer! In this episode, Rari and I talk about: - The pros & cons of being a “MultiPotentialite” - What impacts your credit score and how to raise it - OPM ~ Other People’s Money - What is Digital Real Estate If you’re loo...

Do you know what it takes to purchase your first property? Check us out for Season 3 - Episode 27 w/ Real Estate Guru, Ed Davis  - who has retired at the age of 29 with over 19 Million dollars in Real Estate Assets! In this episode, Hassan and Ed talk about: - The STEPS needed to buy your first property - The 5 benefits of OWNING real estate - The POWER of leveraging your credit If you’re loo...

One million+ followers from teaching personal finance WHILE still in college?? Who is this guy? Check us out for Season 3 - Episode 26 w/ Personal Finance Enthusiast, Tik Tok Star, and Current College Student: Angelo aka The Profit Plug! In this episode, Angelo and I talk about: - How he grew to over a MILLION plus followers on social media - College student’s VIEWS on money and entrepreneurship -...

Get paid for doing what you love ~ with the brands you’d love to collaborate with!! Check us out for Season 3 - Episode 25 w/ “Do It Yourself” Enthusiast & Host of the Thrift Diving Podcast: Serena Appiah! In this episode, Serena and I talk about: - How to score BIG brand partnerships through lifestyle marketing - The IMPORTANCE of multi-beneficial relationships - How to make MONEY from affili...

The Metaverse, NFT's, and Web3 are coming…SIKE they’re already here! Some of our favorite brands are currently investing millions of dollars into the Web3 space! So it’s only right that we learn about them from day trader, NFT investor, and web3 enthusiasts: Cam Next Level! In this episode, Hassan & Cam talk about: - What is an NFT and the role it plays within the new Web3 space - The safest p...

Wanna move out of your parent's house…but don't have any idea where to start or how much it could cost? If so, FYI FLI & AFS has gotcha’ back! Check out episode 75 as we chop it up w/ Two former marines turned financial educators and founders of Adulting Shouldn't Suck: Alex and Phillip! In this special LIVE episode, Hassan, Alex, and Phillip talk about: - When is the right time to MOVE OUT of...

Dating, Finances, & Career Pursuits ~ What Could Go Wrong? A lot if you don’t have any purpose, passion, and a plan! In this episode, Hassan chats with 24-Year Old Author, Speaker, Financial & Relationship Coach: Myles Harris aka Myles The Millennial! Hassan and Myles chop it up about: - FIRST dates, toxic relationships, and gender roles - The POWER dynamics that come into play when money...

How can we ensure we're not WORKING for the rest of our lives? Trading & Investing! Check out FYI FLI’s latest episode with investor, trader, and founder of The Legendary Wealth Builders: Ta’Donna Nagle! In this episode, Ta’Donna and I talk about: - How to pick all the BEST stocks in ONE move - The biggest trade she’s made and how we can REPLICATE that success - The DIFFERENCE between investin...

Forget EVERYTHING you’ve heard about non-profit organizations!!! This week we tap in with the founder of multiple non-profit organizations, The Sanders Hand & The Sanders Hand Ghana, community developer, and educator out of Houston, Texas: Mr. Sebastian J. Sanders! In this episode, Hassan & Sebastian talk about: - Their similar stories on FAILURES leading to SUCCESS - The in’s & out’s...

Over 50% of businesses fail due to lack of funding…after this episode, you will NOT fall into that statistic! Check us out for Season 3 - Episode 19 with US Marine, motivational speaker, and CEO of Creating Generational Wealth: Jaylen Feliciano! In this episode, Hassan & Jaylen talk about: - ACTION steps to starting a business and getting MAX funding - TIPS on setting up and separating your bu...

FYI FLI Is back for another FinLit Friday ~ In this episode, Hassan Thomas chops it up with the founder of the #1 Financial Educational Brand for young women: The Responsible HomeGirl, Kionne Epps! Hassan and Kionne talk about: - ACTION steps to building a brand & community - Tips on cutting off unnecessary expenses & utilizing money as a TOOL - Identifying ways to CREATE and STICK to a bu...

By now I’m sure you’ve heard of the word “ recession ”. On one end we have people panicking…on the other end we have people that are completely unaware of how this economic downfall impacts their finances! This is why FYI FLI reached out to money mentor, self proclaimed “Regular Millionaire”, and founder of the well known brand, Worth Life Balance: Mr. Brandon! In this episode, Hassan and Bra...

Catch your favorite independent artist or producer on our new segment called, Music Monday’s! Our fifth talented musician joining the show will be Artist, Writer, & Entrepreneur based out of Nashville, Tenn: Sunny St. James Hassan Thomas and Remy G. chop it up with Sunny about: • How NETWORKING has played such a vital role in Sunny’s rap career • Key advice for ANY artist, creative, or entrepr...

22 year-old, JT, has created an application called Capital Flow that allows you to make money…ANYTIME from ANYWHERE! In this episode, JT and I talk about: - How Capital Flow SIMPLIFIES the process of trading - Tips on how to come up BIG with a SMALL trading account - The most profitable trading styles and why trading is a MUST have skill If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained...

Ashley Feinstein Gerstley aka The Fiscal Femme has coined the term, “Frugal Joys” — which are activities that can be free or inexpensive that you enjoy! What are some frugal joys that you can do around your city with friends and loved ones? In this episode, Ashley and Hassan talk about: - How to control EMOTIONAL spending - Working a job you HATE for tons of money COMPARED to working a job you LOV...

Mr. Beez was so NICE ~ we ran it back TWICE! Last week we spoke on how to BUILD a business, but this week…we are talking about how to BUY a business using other people’s money! In this part 2 episode, Beez and I talk about: - What to do if your PASSION isn’t bringing in the PROFITS - The BIGGEST wealth transfer that is about to happen and how we can BENEFIT from it - CORPORATE business tips that c...

“Only 3 ways to create GENERATIONAL wealth...... Real Estate, Assets & Securities, and Building or Buying a business ” ~ Mr. Beez  Today’s focus: BUILDING A BUSINESS!   We have none other than Motivational Speaker, Author, and Serial Entrepreneur: Bjorn “Business Builder Beez”  In this episode, Beez and I talk about:  - The TOP mistakes he’s seen people make when starting t...

“55% of consumers learn about new brands on social media” ~SocialSprout.com  “78% of consumers are willing to buy from a company after having a positive experience with them on social media ~SocialSprout.com  If those quotes didn’t hit home…this episode with the King of Content, Dontell Antonio will!   In this episode, Dontell and I talk about:   - How to post and create I...

THIS FRIDAY, July 8th!   Check us out for episode 11 of Season 3 with author, Web3 entrepreneur, and recent HBCU Grad: Emanuel Perez ‼️  In this episode, Hassan and Emanuel talk about:  - Where to begin learning about this NEW WORLD, called Web3 and how it will AFFECT our lives  - The IMPACT of ignoring new technology compared to learning, adapting, and pivoting with it &n...

“A budget is not a RESTRICTION ~ A budget is PERMISSION” - Vince Hollerman Check out episode 10 of Season 3 with money management expert, content creator, and former d1 athlete: Vince Hollerman! In this episode, Vince and Hassan talk about: - How to develop your money management system - The consequences of NOT being FINANCIALLY LIT - The POWER of automated investing and saving If you’re looking t...

Ever thought about starting your own podcast? If so, FYI FLI’s got you covered! This FinLit Friday, Hassan Thomas chops it up with top ranked podcaster, author, and wealth enthusiast: Jalen Clark of The Black Wealth Renaissance! In this episode, Jalen and Hassan talk about: - How to start and grow a successful podcast - The top mistakes to AVOID when creating your new podcast -  How to make y...

“They will buy your STORY before your PRODUCT” ~ Kris Holt Check us out this FinLit Friday for episode 8 of Season 3 with brand and automation specialist, serial entrepreneur, and owner of Posh Loft Studios: Kris Holt In this episode, Kris and Hassan talk about: - The TOP 3 mistakes when social media marketing - The importance of building YOUR personal brand -  The POWER of automation and del...

“The music industry today is 90% business and 10% talent” ~ Sleepovrnxtfriday Our 4th talented musician joining FYI FLI’s new segment called Music Monday's -- will be Knoxville’s very own rapper, producer, and owner of the record label, Jackson MultiMedia: Sleepovrnxtfriday  Hassan Thomas and Remy G: chop it up with Sleepovrnxtfriday about: • The importance of standing out and not trying...

"In today's society, ONE income is NOT enough!" ~ Annalisa Abell  This Friday, for episode 7 of Season 3…Hassan sits down with virtual assistant coach, serial entrepreneur, and educator: Annalisa Abell  In this episode, Annalisa and I talk about:  - The major benefits of becoming a VA and how to do so  - The importance of marketing and promoting your brand  - How having mu...

“If you’re under 30 - you need a plan to NOT be working in your 50’s” ~ Andre Hatchett This Friday, for episode 6 of Season 3…we are chopping it up serial entrepreneur, 3x author, and owner of The Mobile Notary School: Andre Hatchett! In this episode, Andre and I talk about: - The Notary business and how to bring in multiple streams of income - How to get a bag with your friends AKA Group Economic...