The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom Investing in Financial Knowledge with Val Agostino of Monarch Money
Dec 28, 2023
Val Agostino, co-founder and CEO of Monarch Money, discusses the importance of financial security and the risks of free apps. He shares insights from his experience at Mint and the mission of MonarchMoney.com. Topics include building emergency funds, setting goals, collaborating in money management, and the advantages of paid platforms. The benefits of treating investing as a multiplayer game are explored, along with the ease and simplicity of using Monarch Money for financial health improvement through consistent actions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Interview with Val Agostino: From Environmental Engineer to Internet Startup Founder
03:02 • 2min
Evolution of the Internet and the Origin Story of Mint
05:32 • 11min
The Lack of Financial Education and Knowledge
16:59 • 6min
The Shutdown of Mint and the Risks of Free Personal Finance Apps
22:45 • 9min
The Benefits of Treating Investing as a Multiplayer Game
31:57 • 2min
Finance Tools: From QuickBooks to Monarch Money
33:43 • 9min
Improving Financial Health through Small Consistent Actions
42:23 • 4min