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Send us Fan MailAbout our expert: Atiya S. Brown aka The Savvy Accountant is a CPA, CA and a Certified Financial Educator Instructor. She is dually licensed in both Canada and the USA as a Certified Public Accountant. She has over 18 years of experience in the accounting/finance world.She is the owner of The Savvy Accountant® where she is savvy at solving tax issues for her #SavvyFamily aka clients. She has, to date, saved them over $7MM in tax savings with her tax strategy plans and tax help since 2021.She has a goal of saving her #SavvyFamily aka clients $1 Billion in tax savings! She has a special place in her heart for women-led service-based businesses. She has worked with the real estate industry and works a lot with agents and investors.Prior to that she worked for 5 years at a Big 4 Accounting Firm before she went onto work in the Financial Services industry. She attended The John Molson School of Business (JMSB) in Montreal, Canada for both undergrad and graduate studies. She finished top 5 in her graduating class before completing the Chartered Accountancy examination to become a CPA, CA.She has always had an obsession with numbers so she naturally chose accounting, Her passion for tax came about at the age of 20 when she was recruited to join a team of 3 and represent her university to compete against other schools across the country. Her team was able to finish third place in all of Canada their first year competing in the case competition. Her love for tax strategy grew from there, she loves figuring out each unique situation and how to best solve its case.Join the Virtual Baby Shower here!Support the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailKendra Barnes did all the right things, getting the degrees and landing that good government job. However, she knew there was more to life. After attending a party and playing the game CashFlow the world of real estate became a reality for her. Learn how she was able to retire in her 30s through real estate and how she is helping others do the same. Check out Acres: Inspiring Stories of 25 Real Estate Investors Who Are Normalizing Black Wealth One Acre at a Time and join her Facebook group for real estate investing resources and to engage with people making big moves in real estate investing.About Our Guest:Kendra Barnes is a full-time Real Estate Investor, founder of The Key Resource and author of Acres. Her real estate investments afforded her the ability to retire from the 9-5 life at the age of 32. She created The Key Resource to inspire, empower and educate people about the power of home ownership and Real Estate investment.Her key message to anyone looking to buy a home or a rental property is: “You don’t have to hit the lottery or be left an inheritance to buy property. You can start with what you have right now. You are worthy of wealth.”Kendra was born in Virginia, raised in Texas and went to undergrad at North Carolina A&T State University. She received her Masters in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University.In her spare time she loves thrift shopping, baking gluten-free goodies and spending time with her husband and daughter.Support the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailOur credit expert Shante Nicole walks you through the steps to establish a strong credit history weather you’ve had a financial set back that took your credit off track or you’re just getting started. She is also hosting a credit challenge and it started yesterday (3/27/23) but she has some spots available just for my podcast listeners and followers, but only if you sign up TODAY!Make sure you follow her and join her Financial Common Cents Facebook group About our expert:Shante Nicole’s passion for serving others has always been at the center of her life.  She is an author, financial educator, certified credit consultant, holds a degree in nursing, and is the founder of her nonprofit organizations: F.A.C.E. (Facing Autism with Children Everywhere), and her latest endeavor, Financial Common Cents.  As if that doesn’t keep her busy enough, she is also a wife and mother of a child with autism.In January 2017, she started an online Facebook community, "Financial Common Cents", whose motto is “Education…Restoration…Liberation”.  It was her mission to empower people to rebuild, restore, and repair their credit.  She also helps individuals devise a consistent plan to manage their finances and their debt.  To date, her “FCC family” has grown to over 102,000 members from over 100 countries. Through her nonprofit organization, Financial Common Cents, she facilitates workshops, online courses, and personalized financial & credit coaching. As a panelist with SunTrust Bank’s onUp Movement, she educates her community on credit, budgeting, and debt management.She’s also the founder of “Kids Making Cents”, a financial literacy program that offers educational products and workshops in the community including schools, churches, and recreational camps.Support the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailCody has been an entrepreneur from a young age. He learned about the value of passive income early on and was able to reach financial independence in his twenties. Learn how he tried and failed at several side hustles until he discovered digital products and what that has done for his life. Transform your life by learning how to make passive income with digital products with this free eBook.Resources mentioned:Financial Freedom: A Proven Path to All the Money You Will Ever Needby Grant SabatierThe 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim FerrissThe Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early RetirementAbout Our Guest: Cody Berman is the co-founder of Gold City Ventures, co-host of The Financial Independence Show, a real estate investor, and a passive income expert. He reached financial independence at age 25 through a combination of online business, strategic investing, and intentional spending. When he’s not teaching others about passive income, you might find him traveling, working out, or starting a new business venture.Support the show---Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional CommunityOh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast.Get my book Smart MoneySupport the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailHow to prep your finances for the spring. This is a perfect time to check in with your finances. Use this list as a checkoff if you haven’t these things or need to make sure they are working the way you set them up. Come back to this episode during open enrollment or other life changing events like a birth, marriage or move. About our expert:Acquania is a financial coach, freelance writer, and independent life insurance producer with LifeTyme Financial Group, LLC. She is committed to helping people find financial freedom and build wealth. As a financial coach, she equips her clients with "outside the box" finance tips, debt payment plans, retirement planning, and more. With her advice clients are able to meet and exceed their financial and personal goals.Her coaching is individually tailored to address all financial situations. Also, through her finance blog and podcast, The Purpose of Money, she shows women how to invest and save more so they can live a more fulfilling and prosperous life.Acquania's passion for personal finance and investing began when she was in high school and her father gave her a copy of Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. At 16 years old, Acquania opened a Roth Individual Retirement Account and has been seeking financial independence and early retirement (FIRE) ever since.Schedule a Free Consultation with Acquania---Support the showPlease join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional CommunityOh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast.Get my book Smart MoneySupport the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailAre your kids Money-Savvy? Learn how to be intentional in your actions around money to teach your kids how to navigate money independently. Holly has created a Future Millionaire Money Camps for Kids and Teens. This program offers an engaging and informative learning opportunity from home and provides quick wins and practical ideas to plant the seeds of financial success far faster than going it alone.Your camper will be equipped to develop a healthy Relationship with Money, Improve Financial Literacy, Strengthen Critical Thinking, and Build Confidence.About Our Guest: Holly Reid is an award-winning author, CPA, and Certified Financial Education Instructor dedicated to helping the next generation master money and empower parents to give their kids a financial head start.She has educated thousands of people through her book, Teach Your Child to Fish: Five Money Habits Every Child Should Master, Money Camps for Kids & Teens, and curated workshops for parents.Holly’s contagious energy and expertise connects with her audiences by taking the intimidation out of the financial equation and by creating a fun and engaging learning experience.Learn more about Holly and her mission to close the financial education and racial wealth gap in America at www.TheMasterPlaybook.comSupport the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailDid you know that it was possible to tap into your permanent life insurance policy to buy real estate? Our Life Insurance Expert Acquania Escarne breaks down how she has been able to leverage her life insurance policies to purchase rental properties, syndications and even hotels! She shares how you can too and for far less money than you think.About our expert:Acquania is a financial coach, freelance writer, and independent life insurance producer with LifeTyme Financial Group, LLC. She is committed to helping people find financial freedom and build wealth. As a financial coach, she equips her clients with "outside the box" finance tips, debt payment plans, retirement planning, and more. With her advice clients are able to meet and exceed their financial and personal goals.Her coaching is individually tailored to address all financial situations. Also, through her finance blog and podcast, The Purpose of Money, she shows women how to invest and save more so they can live a more fulfilling and prosperous life.Acquania's passion for personal finance and investing began when she was in high school and her father gave her a copy of Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. At 16 years old, Acquania opened a Roth Individual Retirement Account and has been seeking financial independence and early retirement (FIRE) ever since.Schedule a Free Consultation with AcquaniaResource Mentioned: Davonne ReavesHip Hop Hotel BrokerThe Purpose of MoneySupport the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailTeach your kids practical applications of finance so that they can navigate their lives not having to chase money. Rob has been a pivotal figure in shaping how our kids learn about money. His illustrative children's book “M is for Money” teaches the ABCs of personal finance in an inclusive way that makes money accessible to everyone. Loving to side hustle, Rob also shares how he is helping teaches supplement their income and expanding educational resources in the classroom at the same time.About Our Guest: Rob Phelan is a high school personal finance teacher in Maryland with a passion for helping young people learn how to do better with their money before the financial mistake of adulthood kick in. He is a Certified Financial Education Instructor, small business owner, and children's money book author.Make sure to grab your copy of M is for Money and check out Rob’s Teachers Pay Teachers site for educational resources if you are a teacher or a parent wishing to supplement your child’s education. Support the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailOur Expert CFP Dr. Jay and I revisit the long term care planning conversation and what I discovered from my conversation with my parents. To say that I feel underprepared is an understatement. Dr. Jay provides resources and things to consider when taking on the responsibility of caring for aging loved ones. Have you created a plan for when you eventually need assistance with everyday activities and are unable to care for yourself for a long period of time? Do you know what you would do if the sole responsibility of long-term care for a loved one falls on you?Resource Mentioned: Aging Life CareAbout our expert:Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, and his wife are Childfree and live in Water Valley, MS. He has a Ph.D. in Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Childfree Wealth Specialist. He is the founder of Childfree Wealth, a life and financial planning firm specializing in helping Childfree Individuals and the author of “Portraits of Childfree Wealth”.He has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, MarketWatch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Insider, CNBC, and many other publications.Get your 15 day free trial to the Childfree Wealth Self-Directed Financial Planning SystemVisit Childfree WealthSupport the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailWe all want to retire, you have more control over when you retire than you think. Daphne joins us to discuss your investment mix, the importance of life insurance, how owning a business can accelerate your path to financial freedom. About Our Guest: Daphne Jones, Financial Educator, Bitcoiner, and Podcaster is helping GenX women design their version of Financial Independence. She believes that through investing and entrepreneurship, GenX women can grow their wealth. After more than 20 yrs of military service and working in corporate America. She decided it was time to empower women to transform their money stories by making complex topics relatable. Daphne guides women in making informed and effective decisions about their money.Support the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money