Achieving FI/RE Isn’t Just for High Earners

Achieving FI/RE Isn’t Just for High Earners

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.

Evelyn Barrios is a high school life science teacher and creator of Maestra on FIRE. When she is not teaching students about science she is educating others about FIRE through her own journey. Here’s what she had to share about strategizing for FI/RE.

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Starting a FI/RE Journey in a High Cost of Living City

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Starting a FI/RE Journey in a High Cost of Living City

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.

Anmol Das aka “moneymolz” is a personal finance enthusiast who started her FI/RE journey in the city of Chicago. She says anyone can be a millionaire — it’s all about making the best financial decisions and being cognizant of your money! We asked her for suggestions on starting a FI/RE journey in a high cost of living area. Here’s what she had to share.

Investing: Getting Started with the Fiscal Femme

Investing: Getting Started with the Fiscal Femme

For many, the stock market is a scary and intimidating place. And I get it. It was for me too. There are millions of articles and books, and even entire TV channels dedicated to talking about investing. There’s so much information out there and some of the jargon can be daunting and confusing (sometimes by design). No wonder we don’t feel like we know enough to get started!

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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.