Knowing how to manage your money is one of the most valuable skills you can have, and the start of the year is the perfect time to re-evaluate your finances.

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Caitlyn Kumi, founder of Miss EmpowHer, for tips on how to manage your money, invest for the future, and create financial habits that feel less overwhelming and more aligned with your goals.

We also talk about…

• Navigating your early career and how to manage a salary for the first time
• Monthly budgeting routines and types of bank accounts you can create for yourself
• How to get started with investing
• How to manage your retirement fund
• Creating the financial life of your dreams

Resources

• Follow Caitlyn on Tiktok @caitlynkumi
• Follow Caitlyn on Instagram @caitlynkumi
• Follow Caitlyn on LinkedIn
• Follow and subscribe to @missempowher for virtual events, newsletters, and more!
• Apply to the Miss EmpowHer remote internship here
• Read Caitlyn’s e-book: “Hot Girls Don’t Gatekeep: A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Your Personal Finances”
• Read “The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness”
• Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.

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