Financially Intentional Naseema McElroy

In this episode, we talk with Leisa Peterson about being the best parents we can be and learning about money. Leisa tells us about how she learned to love herself and teach her kids about money in a smart way. We learn why it's important to understand our feelings and make good money choices. This episode is filled with great stories and advice for parents and kids to grow happier and smarter together.About our guest:Leisa Peterson is a transformative coach and Certified Financial Planner (CF...

In this episode, Marie Thomasson of Modern Assets and I discuss Buy Nothing Groups and our experiences in both giving and receiving from these groups. This can be a huge tool we can use to either save or give back to our society for things we could have thrown out. We cover:What are Buy Nothing GroupsOur experience in saving by joining these groupsHow you can also give back to help othersThe geographic nature of groups and how to find themLearn more about Marie by visiting her websiteSupport ...

Today’s episode is really special because my dear friend Jackie Cummings Koski is here to chat. Jackie has been a huge supporter of mine and today she shares her journey in personal finance, including some big wins like becoming a Certified Financial Planner and her insights from her new book, "FIRE for Dummies." We’ll dive into how she’s made smart money moves, even when life threw challenges her way, and she’ll give us some tips on surrounding yourself with the right people to succeed finan...

Today, we're talking about 529 savings plans and why they are great for saving for your kids' education. Many people worry about what happens if their kids don't go to college, but there's a lot more to 529 plans than you might think. They grow tax-free and can be used for many educational expenses. You can even start one before your child is born! Let's rethink how we save for education and make sure our kids start their adult lives without student loan debt.Resource Mentioned: 529 Table by ...

In this episode, we chat with Robert Farrington, a seasoned expert in personal finance and the founder of The College Investor. Robert shares his journey from a college graduate with $43,000 in student loan debt to a successful financial blogger. He highlights the issues with student loan servicers and offers insightful advice on managing and paying off student loans. We delve into various strategies, including income-driven repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs that can help in under...

Today, I'm super excited to share three awesome tips to help you grow your money without needing a financial advisor. First, if you've ever had a job with a retirement plan like a 401k, it's important to move your money with you when you leave. I'll show you a cool free service called Capitalize that makes it super easy. Next, we'll talk about checking your current job's retirement plan to make sure it's invested in a smart way. And lastly, if you have student loans, there's a special chance ...