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Why The Investing Gap is a Critical Piece of the Conversation

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Why The Investing Gap is a Critical Piece of the Conversation

As part of our Women’s History Month series, Cinneah (the founder of Flynanced) and I co-hosted a series of incredible roundtable discussions with some of our favorite women in the personal finance space with the goal of fostering rich intersectional conversations around money.

Melissa, the co-founder and content creator of the Millennial In Debt brand, refers to her community as future millionaires. We asked Melissa to describe how investing helps create millionaires. She talked to us about the investing gap that exists between men and women and how that gap is further widened by race.

We Need Financial Education in Schools Today

We Need Financial Education in Schools Today

As part of our Women’s History Month series, Cinneah (the founder of Flynanced) and I co-hosted a series of incredible roundtable discussions with some of our favorite women in the personal finance space.

Yanely Espinal, Creator of MissBeHelpful and Director of Educational Outreach at Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF.org) shared with us that she never had a class about making smart money choices. Now, she's on a mission to help young people learn about personal finance in a fun and engaging way!

The Importance of Honest Conversations around Wealth Disparities & Wealth Building

The Importance of Honest Conversations around Wealth Disparities & Wealth Building

As part of our Women’s History Month series, Cinneah (the founder of Flynanced) and I co-hosted a series of incredible roundtable discussions with some of our favorite women in the personal finance space. Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely Go, a feminist financial education company. She shares about the need for financial education AND policy change, as well as shares her own personal experience with family around wealth building and wealth disparity.

The Who, What, and Why of the Racial and Gender Wealth Gap

The Who, What, and Why of the Racial and Gender Wealth Gap

As part of our Women’s History Month series, Cinneah (the founder of Flynanced) and I co-hosted a series of incredible roundtable discussions with some of our favorite women in the personal finance space.

Dasha Kennedy, an award-winning financial activist for Black women, educator, and creator of The Broke Black Girl, is an advocate for economic justice, cultural competence, and equity in financial education. She spoke about the wealth gaps that exist in the United States, why they exist, and how they impact the entire economy. As a solution-based activist, she also shared some ways that we can start to think about combating these gaps and serve as allies, particularly for Black and Brown women.

Make a Budget That Brings You Joy

Make a Budget That Brings You Joy

As part of our Women’s History Month series, Cinneah (the founder of Flynanced) and I co-hosted a series of incredible roundtable discussions with some of our favorite women in the personal finance space. In “Building a Budget that Loves Your Back,” Jazzy, Founder of First Hustle Then Brunch, shares how we can align our budgets with the things that bring us happiness and joy!

Is Your Money Mindset Holding You Back?

Is Your Money Mindset Holding You Back?

As part of our Women’s History Month series, Cinneah (the founder of Flynanced) and I co-hosted a series of incredible roundtable discussions with some of our favorite women in the personal finance space. In “Building a Budget that Loves Your Back,” Ayana, a debt-free money coach, shares how we can incorporate our money mindset into our budgeting and why it matters.

Your Book Questions, Answered

Your Book Questions, Answered

When I wrote The 30-Day Money Cleanse, I didn’t share much of my journey along the way because I was completely terrified of becoming an author and having my book out in the world. I wanted you to know about it but I also wanted to hide.

This time, I promise to take you along for the wild ride and to share in the joy and success of this book because I couldn’t do it without you. I’ve compiled all of your book process questions and answered them here. Don’t hesitate to keep them coming. I can always add to this list.

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5 Things You Should Include in Your Budget

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5 Things You Should Include in Your Budget

One of the most important parts of our financial lives is our budget or spending plan. For those of you who are maybe just starting your financial journey, or in your first years of independence after graduating from school, or in the first couple of years of working for yourself and making our money, it can be a struggle.

We asked Mykail James aka “The Boujie Budgeter,” what are five things that every 20- something should include in her budget? Here’s what she had to share.

Roth vs. Traditional IRA - which should I choose?

Roth vs. Traditional IRA - which should I choose?

True story. My first job offered both a Roth and a Traditional option for a retirement plan. I had no idea what that meant but remember hearing that diversity was good. So I put half of my money in each. I did the same thing with the investment options. 5% going to each of the 20 investment options. My retirement portfolio had a lot going on, to say the least.

We don’t learn about this stuff and then we’re faced with choices that will make a big difference in our financial future. It makes sense that one of the most common questions I get is “what’s the difference between a Roth and Traditional IRA?” I wish I’d known a lot sooner, but it’s better to learn late than to never learn.

We don’t learn about this stuff and then we’re faced with choices that will make a big difference in our financial future. It makes sense that one of the most common questions I get is “what’s the difference between a Roth and Traditional IRA?” I wish I’d known a lot sooner, but it’s better to learn late than to never learn.