Episode 376: Q&A Episode: Rebuilding After Divorce; Getting Your Partner Onboard & Financially Preparing for a Baby + More

May 29, 2024

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In this Q&A episode, I am answering questions submitted from listeners of the podcast, on topics including; how to reenter the workforce after 18 years of being a stay at home mom, is getting a CFEI certification a good idea & how to get your partner on board with your financial freedom dreams. I also discuss the importance of networking, building connections and giving yourself grace on your journey + much more.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

Tips on how to network and promote your small business

Is a CFEI certification beneficial & what are some various paths to becoming a personal finance educator
Why high yield savings account are a good option to hold emergency savings or long-term goals savings
How to get your partner to join you on your financial independence journey + financial planning for new parents, including emergency funds and health insurance.

Timestamps:

3:00-7:20: Using the search function on the Journey to Launch website to find relevant episodes
7:20-14:20: Jamila gives advice to a listener who is a newly divorced mother of five, who owns an ice cream & candy shop and is re-entering the workforce at age 53 after 18 years as a stay-at-home mom.
14:20-24:00 Jamila answers a listener’s question regarding obtaining the CFEI certification and if she found it beneficial and would recommend it.
24:00-30:50: Should you put a $5,000 emergency fund in a money market account or a high-yield savings account.
32:00-42:35: How to persuade your husband to get on board with your financial plans.
42:35- 50:54: Tips on financially preparing for a baby