Money supposedly makes the world go round. But how can you budget your money to make your world go round? What if you’re in too much debt to do so? This week’s guest Gigi aka @thefirstgenmentor and your hosts tackle all that! As a financial-based educator and first generation white-collar professional, Gigi drops all her knowledge on debt, saving for retirement, and budgeting. She discusses the toxic “broke bitch” mindset, the basics of an emergency fund, and how to save for your financial goals while still being able to treat yourself. Gigi also explains what the debt avalanche, snowball and F.I.R.E. methods are, who to talk to if you’re struggling with monthly payments, and why being financially literate truly frees you. Take a listen y’all!

Episode Resources:

Books: I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Seth, The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins

FIRE Movement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIRE_movement

Investopedia: investopedia.com

Latina’s Represent: latinasrepresent.org

Morning Star: morningstar.com

Mr. Money Moustache Podcast:

Nerd Wallet: nerdwallet.com

Yahoo Finance: finance.yahoo.com

YWCA Literacy Courses:

-https://ywcacanada.ca/news/ywca-works-with-families-across-the-country-to-increase-uptake-of-canada-learning-bond/

-https://www.ywca.org/what-we-do/our-mission-in-action/empowerment-economic-advancement/

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Starring: Cathy Capizzano and Genevieve Canavan Editor: Kevin Grou

Theme Song: Night at the Dance Hall by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org)