325: Navigating Family Dynamics And Preparing For Parental Retirement With Giovanna Gonzalez

325: Navigating Family Dynamics And Preparing For Parental Retirement With Giovanna Gonzalez

Author: Clever Girl Finance March 12, 2024 Duration: 45:50
On this episode, Giovanna Gonzalez shares key tips on how to navigating family dynamics and preparing for parental retirement. Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez is a TikTok influencer, financial educator, and author of the bestselling book Cultura and Cash. During The Great Resignation, she quit her 10 year corporate career to pursue her true passion: teaching financial literacy to young adults. She also teaches personal finance and career navigation for First Gen at various organizations and on her TikTok account @thefirstgenmentor. She was named 40 under 40 by the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, "Latinx to Watch" by Hispanic Executive Magazine and Top 25 Creator by Fast Company. WHAT GIGI DISCUSSED: 1. Her personal journey as a First Gen Latina navigating the complexities of personal finances and family dynamics 2. The importance of balancing family expectations with personal financial wellness. 3. How she's supporting and helping her dad prepare for retirement. 4. How to shift your money mindset and view money as a tool for self-care and empowerment 5. Advice for listeners who are eager to start taking control of their finances and building a life they love, while also considering their family's well-being HOW TO KEEP UP WITH GIGI: Pick up Gigi's book at https://www.culturaandcash.com Her website: https://www.thefirstgenmentor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gigithefirstgenmentor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannagonzalez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirstgenmentor ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

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344: These Money Mistakes Are Derailing Your Finances [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:33
We can all likely make long lists of the bad money mistakes that we have made. That being said, we all make money mistakes. And the key here is that we dust ourselves off and we keep moving. Let's talk about the big mone…
343: Do This To Start Achieving Your Goals! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:02
It is so exciting to think about the possibilities of what can happen when we actually achieve our goals. Unfortunately, so many of us give up on our goals before we even get started. So tune in to learn key ways in whic…
341: How To Create A Biweekly Budget [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:42
A biweekly budget is perfect for those who get paid every other week. It helps you structure your budget around your paychecks so you can better plan your finances. Learn out how to create a biweekly budget that works fo…
340: Ideas To Save $1,000 Fast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:15
Sometimes an extra $1000 can come in really handy. Whether to pay some bills, save money for an upcoming trip, or expand your emergency fund, who wouldn't want another $1,000? If this sounds like something you are intere…
338: Mindset Shifts You Need To Make Today For Financial Abundance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:51
On this podcast episode, let's discuss the key mindset shifts you need to make today for your financial abundance! When it comes to having a broke mindset, I've been there - especially when I was trying to save money and…
337: Are You Frugal Or Are You Just Cheap? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:21
Being frugal and being cheap have a lot in common — they are both about saving money. So, what's the difference between cheap and frugal in real terms? On this episode, learn the difference between being cheap vs being f…
336: How Reni Helped 100 People Save Over $862,210 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:29
On this podcast episode, Reni Odetoyinbo @xoreni shares how she helped 100 people save over $862,210 in 2023. Reni is a financial literacy educator and content creator. After purchasing her first home at the age of 23, s…