Worth Listening

Lauryn Williams
Worth Listening Podcast

CFP and 4x Olympian Lauryn Williams and guests share their money memoirs to offer insights into how money works for them. Worth-Winning.com.

  1. 08/01/2023

    Empowering Student Loan Holders

    Student loans have gone crazy! Payments are starting back up in October and people are desperately trying to figure out what they need to do to prepare. So I’m going to share everything you need to know related to getting ready to start repaying your loans again. There have been a lot of changes so if you have student loans or are thinking about getting student loans, you need to listen to this.  In the episode, I share: Lump sum payments and who shouldn’t be making them Steps to take before payments begin in October Forgiveness plans and who they’re for Why you need to be thinking about your student loan situation The coming Income-Driven Repayment tracker Why now is the time to take advantage of getting on the right student loan repayment plan The difference between consolidation and refinancing Why consolidation is not the right fit for everyone What refinancing means and why it’s not for everyone The new SAVE plan If you want to further connect with Lauryn Williams at Worth Winning, follow us on social media: Instagram: @worthwinning Twitter: @worth_winning Facebook: @worthwinningfp LinkedIn: @lauryn-williams Mentioned Resources: Frugal Living and the FIRE Movement, with Travis Hornsby Visit Student Loan Planner to learn more about student loans and schedule a consultation to discover your best repayment plan. Please reach out at emily@worth-winning.com if you’re interested in learning more about bringing a corporate financial wellness presentation to your organization. If you want to share your money memoir on the podcast, contact us at podcast@worth-listening.com.

    1h 17m
  2. 05/23/2023

    Worth Listening 2023 Updates

    It’s time for a Worth Listening update. There are a lot of exciting things in store for the remainder of 2023 and moving forward. Host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Williams, is sharing where the podcast is headed and exciting pivots in her financial planning company, Worth Winning. In this episode, Lauryn talks about: The return of additional guests and money memoirs to the podcast Where you can find Lauryn & Chloe continuing to break down financial planning How a financial retreat can help you organize your finances along with the 2023 locations and what you can expect for 2024 retreats (hint-hint: 2024 locations are being released soon so you can plan early!) Workplace financial wellness services Money school returning as a 6-week course in October Why it’s time for millennials to get their finances in order If you want to further connect with Lauryn Williams at Worth Winning, follow us on social media: Instagram: @worthwinning Twitter: @worth_winning Facebook: @worthwinningfp LinkedIn: @lauryn-williams If you want to share your money memoir on the podcast, contact us at podcast@worth-listening.com. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Financial Checkup Corporate Financial Wellness Services Lauryn is hosting two Welcome to Wealth financial retreats this summer for young professional women. Want to go on an adventure and create a financial plan for your life? Learn more at the links below. Medellin, Colombia July 2023 Bali, Indonesia August 2023

    15 min
  3. 05/09/2023

    Understanding Credit

    Welcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. Credit is a super popular topic. And there’s a myth that because you have good credit, you’re in good financial health. Chloe and Lauryn constantly see people getting taken advantage of by people on social media, promising to help others fix their credit. Your credit score is not the end-all-be-all, and good credit doesn’t mean you have good financial habits. So, Chloe and Lauryn are going behind the numbers to help you understand what you need to know about credit. In this episode, Lauryn and Chloé talk about: The BIG myth around your credit score The details about your credit report and credit score What “good” credit actually means, and what it can do for you Why a good credit score isn’t an indicator of financial health How to check your credit report three times a year & why you should Types of credit How to be smart with credit What to think about before “credit card hacking”   If you want to further connect with Lauryn Williams at Worth Winning, follow us on social media: Instagram: @worthwinning Twitter: @worth_winning Facebook: @worthwinningfp LinkedIn: @lauryn-williams   If you want to connect further with Chloé Moore: Instagram: @financialstaples Twitter: @finstaples Facebook: @finstaples LinkedIn: @chloemoore   Shared quote:  “It’s foolish to buy something that’s overpriced; more foolish, if it’s unnecessary; and even more foolish, to buy it on credit.” ― Mokokoma Mokhonoana     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Annual Credit Report I'm a financial planner, and I think my credit-score obsessed clients are focusing on the wrong thing Credit Scores & Credit Monitoring What is a FICO score?   Lauryn is hosting two Welcome to Wealth financial retreats this summer for young professional women. Want to go on an adventure and create a financial plan for your life? Learn more at the links below. Medellin, Colombia July 2023 Bali, Indonesia August 2023

    40 min
  4. 04/25/2023

    Generational Wealth, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore

    Welcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. Is generational wealth really as good as we think it is? 70% of wealthy families lose their wealth within one generation, while 80% of today’s millionaires made their money on their own. If you want to create generational wealth in your family, Lauryn and Chloe are sharing what you need to know about creating generational wealth and helping your future generations retain it.  In this episode, Lauryn and Chloé talk about: The definition of “generational wealth” Major challenges to building generational wealth Importance of gaining financial literacy Why you shouldn’t be afraid to educate yourself & invest in financial literacy Simple financial skills you can teach your children Dealing with the obligation of giving money to family Impact of the wage gap on generational wealth How to make the most of income increases Negotiating your income Why estate plans are essential What entrepreneurs need to know about building generational wealth If you want to further connect with Lauryn Williams at Worth Winning, follow us on social media: Instagram: @worthwinning Twitter: @worth_winning Facebook: @worthwinningfp LinkedIn: @lauryn-williams If you want to connect further with Chloé Moore: Instagram: @financialstaples Twitter: @finstaples Facebook: @finstaples LinkedIn: @chloemoore Shared quote:  “Money isn’t about buying bigger and better things. It’s about being prepared to take care of your family.” – Unknown  RESOURCES MENTIONED: Boomers have more wealth ‘than any other generation,’ but millennials may not inherit as much as they hope Negotiate Anything Podcast Worth Listening Episode #112: First Generation Wealth Builders Tax Lauryn is hosting two Welcome to Wealth financial retreats this summer for young professional women. Want to go on an adventure and create a financial plan for your life? Learn more at the links below. Medellin, Colombia July 2023 Bali, Indonesia August 2023

    41 min
4.9
out of 5
46 Ratings

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CFP and 4x Olympian Lauryn Williams and guests share their money memoirs to offer insights into how money works for them. Worth-Winning.com.

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