On the latest episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Anne Lester, author of “Your Best Financial Life” about changing the way we think about money and living a better life.

In this episode we discussed:

• Why it’s okay to say no to other people.
• The value of compounding.
• The importance of paying yourself first.
• How there is never a perfect time.
• How you can establish guardrails.

Anne Lester is a retirement expert, author of Your Best Financial Life, media commentator, top-rated speaker and former Head of Retirement Solutions for J.P. Morgan. Hailed as a “pioneer and innovator” by the esteemed financial services company Morningstar, Anne has worked on all aspects of retirement for the past 28 years. Anne holds patents for her progressive design to automate and simplify the retirement planning process. She is a regular contributor on an array of retirement issues for industry as well as public policy. Coverage includes CNBC, Bloomberg TV, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and countless industry publications; Barron’s featured Anne on their cover for her outstanding work. Anne’s policy-related work includes testifying for the US DOL and SEC. In partnership with AARP, she has founded the Aspen Leadership Forum on Retirement Savings whose goal is to find breakthrough solutions to Americans’ far-reaching problem of inadequate savings. Anne is on a mission to help rising leaders retire on their time and target.

Connect with Anne Lester:

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Book:

Your Best Financial Life: Save Smart Now for the Future You Want

On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I was joined by Chris Mouzon, Financial Coach and Co-Founder of United Agency; Derrick Wesley, founder of Seedlyng Financial Education; Faith Teope, multimedia journalist and CEO of Leverage Retirement and Mac Gardner, Certified Financial Planner and Founder & Chief Education Officer of FinLit Tech to share insights on changing the way we think about financial literacy.

Here’s what we discussed:

• Have a vision for what you want, then figure out a plan to get there.
• Have clarity for your goals.
• Create a safe space for your clients and community.
• How technology and artificial intelligence (AI) can help people get the answers they need.
• How to figure out what information is useful.

Chris Mouzon is a Financial Coach and Co-Founder of United Agency where he helps people and families build better lives through finances. With expertise ranging from Entrepreneurship and wealth building to business tax hacks and retirement planning, Chris is knowledgeable in many different areas of Finance and Business. Chris believes in the power of positive energy and daily habits to transform lives and he's sharing what you can do to reach a place of financial (and personal) freedom.

Derrick Wesley is the visionary founder of Seedlyng Financial Education. He is on a mission to bridge the financial literacy gap among youth and young adults. With a background in education and a passion for empowering the next generation, Derrick founded Seedlyng to instill essential money management skills in students worldwide. Through interactive workshops, personalized curriculum, and cutting-edge technology, Seedlyng equips students with practical financial knowledge. Derrick's vision is to create a world where financial literacy is not just a subject in school but a life skill embedded in every young person, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.

Faith Teope is a multimedia journalist, children’s financial literacy author, and CEO of Leverage Retirement. She is the Editor of Fortunaire, and MoneyTalk as well as a contributor to Safe in Harm’s Way as a financial abuse advocate. She is also the host of the miniseries, SAVVY, that explores the systemic gaps in financial literacy, and is the keynote for the 2024 Financial Literacy Summit at the Federal Reserve.

Mac Gardner, a Certified Financial Planner practitioner, has served in the financial services industry for more than 20 years.

His passion for financial literacy led him to publish his first book, “Motivate Your Money!”. The book served as a tool to share his extensive experiences in the field of Personal Financial Planning. As his family grew and his clients began to ask him for ways to teach their kids about managing money, he decided to use elements from his first book to develop a financial literacy platform for young children. "The Four Money Bears" represent the four basic functions of money. When children gain exposure to money management skills at an early age, they are likely to develop healthy financial planning habits as adults. Mac also serves as Founder and Chief Education Officer of FinLit Tech. The company's mission is "Building a Bridge Between Financial Literacy and Financial Technology".

On the latest episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Catherine Shanahan and Karen Chellew, the founders of My Divorce Solution and the hosts of the We Chat Divorce Podcast about changing the way we think about money and divorce preparation.

In this episode we discussed:

• The importance of being informed and financially prepared.
• Why you need to know what you want and why you want it.
• How financial clarity will give you more space and lead to better conversations.
• Why you should be intentional and aware without judgement.
• The importance of enjoying life and all the opportunities life brings you.

Catherine Shanahan is the co-founder of My Divorce Solutions and co-host of the We Chat Divorce Podcast. After 25 years in the financial industry, having raised five children and endured her own experience with divorce, Catherine became a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), trained Mediator and Daily Money Manager (PDMM). Catherine is collaboratively trained and was a member of the Bucks County Collaborative Law Group. She is a member of the American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM) the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and the Association of Divorce Financial Planners (ADFP). Catherine is fully dedicated to helping clients understand and navigate all aspects of divorce including planning a secure financial future post-divorce.

Karen Chellew is the co-founder of My Divorce Solutions and co-host of the We Chat Divorce Podcast.For over 30 years, Karen has worked in the legal field as a paralegal and business manager. During her career, she served as an affiliated member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and President-Elect of the ALA (Association of Legal Administrators). Karen now serves clients and the professional team in her role as legal liaison. She is an affiliate member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Dispute Resolution Committee, a certified QDRO Administrator, Founder and President of Sisters U Foundation, and an Auditor of East Rockhill Township. As the mom of three children and one granddaughter, Karen is extremely passionate about helping women in all that she does.

Connect with Catherine Shanahan and Karen Chellew:

Website: www.mydivorcesolution.com

LinkedIn: Catherine Shanahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-shanahan-1155a535/

LinkedIn: Karen Chellew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-chellew/

Podcast:

We Chat Divorce Podcast: https://mydivorcesolution.com/we-chat-divorce-podcast/ and https://youtu.be/ournp7sTA-4?si=bs_4XyR7MSDADpGt