Financial Feminist

In this episode, the Financial Feminist discusses the basics of investing and debunks common myths. She emphasizes the importance of understanding financial basics, challenges the belief that investing is gambling, and highlights the need for patience and consistent investing. The episode also covers factors to consider when deciding to pay off debt or start investing and introduces the concept of robo-advisors. Lastly, she emphasizes the importance of investing for retirement and provides resources for further education on investing.

In this episode, Tori Dunlap sits down with Kathryn Valentine, a gendered negotiation expert, to uncover the secrets of successful salary negotiations. They discuss dispelling negotiation myths, leveling the playing field in the workplace, addressing gender dynamics, and negotiating fair compensation.

Tori Dunlap interviews Natalie Franke, Chief Evangelist at HoneyBook. They discuss building a mission-focused business, challenging societal narratives about money, and differentiating yourself in the crowded business landscape. Other topics include building a successful online business, email marketing strategies, and the importance of leading with value.

Katy Nastro, spokesperson and travel expert at Going.com, joins the Financial Feminist podcast to share her favorite tips and tricks for affordable travel, including booking in advance and taking advantage of mistake fares. They also discuss the value of exploring new places and revisiting old favorites, as well as tips for better sleep on long flights.

Learn how to effectively use credit cards to build a healthy credit score and take advantage of perks and security measures associated with credit cards. Explore the importance of credit utilization, debunk credit card myths, and avoid common mistakes. The podcast also provides homework tasks for listeners and mentions State Farm as a sponsor.

Renowned financial expert Farnoosh Torabi joins Financial Feminist to discuss overcoming financial fears and embracing empowerment. They explore various fears like career setbacks and relationships, and the importance of self-awareness and setting boundaries. They also highlight the power of fear in identifying red flags in relationships and jobs.

Learn how to emotionally and financially prepare for big financial decisions. Trust your judgment and focus on progress over perfection. Align your financial choices with personal values and build an emergency fund. Explore combining finances in a relationship while maintaining financial independence. Discover the signs to quit a job and the importance of having an emergency fund during career transitions.

If you’ve ever found yourself on the other side of a Facebook message asking if you “keep your business options open,” we hate to break it to you, but you were the target of an MLM pitch. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the inner workings of multi-level marketing and the shady tactics they use to draw and keep people in. Our guest, Emily Lynn Paulson, author of “Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life and Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing,” joins us to talk about her time spent as a top MLM leader, and the reasons behind her decision to quit even after experiencing massive success.Vote for Financial Feminist for the Signal Awards! https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/businessRead transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more resources at https://herfirst100k.com/start-here-financial-feminist-podcast Not sure where to start on your financial journey? Take our FREE money personality quiz! https://herfirst100k.com/quiz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast discusses the stigma associated with debt and provides strategies for paying it off. It covers topics such as debt prioritization, distinguishing between good and bad debt, and practical actions to eliminate it. They also talk about making extra payments on loans, refinancing student loans, and using debt as a tool for improvement. The importance of making informed choices and visualizing debt progress is emphasized.

Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp, discusses her unconventional career choices and the wisdom she's gained as a late-bloomer. Topics include embracing authenticity in business, self-help culture, website building and business insurance, finding your Ikigai, streamlining small business management, creative fear, and closing remarks.