The Financial Security and Safety Connection - with Jerel Harvey

The guest for this episode is Jerel Harvey, founder of Fedway Financial. One of the factors that influence people’s decisions to stay in jobs that they hate and tolerate exposure to toxic culture is related to their financial situation. When a worker is being exposed to micro-aggressive behavior, hazing, bullying, harassment, or even violence, the decision to speak up, ask for help, and especially seek other opportunities is often directly tied to the target’s ability to meet their basic needs for healthcare (which is often controlled by the employer), shelter and food, as well as the targe’s attachments to their standard of living. Those more financially secure are likelier to push back against harmful behavior. For other than those born to wealth, financial security takes not only determination, time, and effort; it takes a plan. Jerel dispels several misconceptions about financial planning and wealth management and clarifies that both are important concepts that can foster greater mental and emotional health.