65. Personal Finance 101: How to Become Wealthy feat. Katy Song
May 4, 2024
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Former Investment Banker, Katy Song, Chief Financial Planner for Domain Money, gives advice on building wealth and managing finances. Topics include transitioning from investment banking to financial planning, tailored financial recommendations for clients, early financial planning for career growth, inter-generational wealth transfer, and the significance of real estate in asset allocation.
Starting financial planning early is crucial for long-term success.
Investing your money rather than leaving it in low-interest accounts is vital.
Understanding financial planning and real estate dynamics is key for achieving financial goals.
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Guest Appearance by Katie Song for Personal Finance Insights
Katie Song, Chief Certified Financial Planner for Domain Money, joins the podcast to discuss personal finance. The focus is on addressing common questions and misconceptions about finance. Katie shares her journey from investment banking to financial planning and emphasizes the importance of financial literacy for all.
Financial Planning Business Model and Client Services
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Importance of Early Engagement with Financial Planning
Starting financial planning early, around the $100,000 income mark, is crucial for long-term financial success. While young professionals may be hesitant initially, understanding the value of financial planning and establishing specific saving and investment strategies early on can significantly impact their future financial well-being.
Taking Action with Investments
Putting your money to work by investing rather than leaving it in low-interest accounts is emphasized. The speaker stresses the importance of taking decisive steps when it comes to investing, highlighting that the timing of your investment decisions may not significantly impact long-term financial goals, especially over a 10-year horizon. The conversation delves into overcoming personal obstacles, like laziness, or feeling overwhelmed, by encouraging immediate actions towards setting up investment plans to achieve financial milestones.
Navigating Financial Planning and Real Estate
The discussion underscores the importance of understanding financial planning and real estate dynamics. It touches on the evolving role of financial planners, emphasizing the need for EQ or emotional intelligence to navigate clients' financial traumas and behaviors effectively. The speaker contrasts the benefits and challenges of real estate investments, showcasing scenarios where real estate may or may not align with long-term financial strategies, urging individuals to consider their unique circumstances and goals before committing to property investments.
Many assume that those who are skilled in high finance are also experts in personal finance and managing their own money. But NOTHING could be further from the truth! We sat down with Katy Song, a former Investment Banker and published author, who is the Chief Financial Planner for Domain Money (a new financial planning company that is revolutionizing the approach to personal finance) to understand the role and career path of a financial planner, explore the different challenges people face when it comes to managing their own money, and drill down into the specific advice she gives to clients looking to build wealth and accomplish their goals.
Raised in Rye, New York, Katy moved to California in 1993 to attend the University of California, Santa Cruz (Go Banana Slugs!). After graduating in 1997 with honors and a B.A. in Global Economics, she worked for the U.S. Department of Commerce in the International Trade Administration. Katy attended the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley (Class of 2002), after which she worked as an investment banker for Citigroup.
Since 2008, Katy has focused on helping families with young children and couples get their financial lives in order and put them on track for living the life they want. She is a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA).
At Domain Money, Katy serves as Chief Financial Planner, overseeing a team of CFP® professionals dedicated to crafting personalized financial plans that alleviate client stress and pave the way for the
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