Join Hassan Thomas, Founder and CEO of the brand — FYI FLI (For Your Information: Financial Literacy & Investing), as he discusses exciting ways to help millennials build healthy relationships with their finances. You’re never too young to empower yourself with knowledge and information designed to enhance your life. And Hassan Thomas is passionate about empowering his peers and people. In the podcast you’ll hear him discuss strategies for saving, budgeting, investing, taxes, retirement, and tackling all forms of debt – especially the kind that impacts students. By understanding how to manage and strategically attack student debt and credit, you are on track to breaking generational poverty cycles that may be plaguing your family and community. Hassan understands the past struggles and in his new podcast, he’ll get real about the issues and help you drive the solutions to discover financial freedom and success. Listen in as we uncover the essential tools needed to straighten out your finances and help you realize a better financial future.
The FYI FLI - For Your Information Financial Literacy & Investing podcast is an absolute gem that I stumbled upon just three days ago, and I have been hooked ever since. As someone heavily into spirituality and duality, it comes as no surprise that this podcast resonates with me. The hosts are spreading invaluable information and insights, and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from them.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the vast amount of financial information it provides. As someone who began working in 1972, I must admit that there's a lot I wish I had known back then. However, thanks to this podcast, I am now able to apply this newfound knowledge to my current financial situation. It truly goes to show that it's never too late to learn and make positive changes. Additionally, I commend the hosts for providing a platform specifically for millennials to discuss their thoughts on finances. This inclusivity is wonderful and much-needed in today's world.
While it's hard to find any faults with such an informative podcast, one potential downside could be the pace at which information is delivered. Hassan understands the importance of slow and steady progress in winning the race when it comes to finances. However, some listeners may prefer a faster-paced approach or more succinct episodes. Nonetheless, this minor gripe pales in comparison to the wealth of knowledge shared in each episode.
In conclusion, I have known Hassan Thomas for years as he hails from Houston Texas, and his expertise in money management has always been evident. The FYI FLI podcast magnifies his wisdom and integrity as he shares valuable insights on saving money and building a better financial future. It is refreshing to see someone so motivated at such a young age setting a high bar for himself while inspiring others along the way. I highly recommend this podcast not only to my friends but also to anyone looking to create generational wealth or simply gain a deeper understanding of personal finance. Much success to the FYI FLI podcast, and may they continue to flourish!
Check out FYI FLI Monumental episode 150 w/ Serial Entrepreneur, Coach, Father, and Husband: Marquel Russell In this episode, Hassan and Marquel chop it up about: - Are you using your phone as a tool or a toy? - What's more important formal education or experience - What it takes to scale a business successfully If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out @fyifli Episode 149 w/ South Florida's Top Rising Non-Profit: The R.O.N.G. Youth ProgramIn this episode, Hassan and students from The R.O.N.G. Youth Program chop it up about: - The importance of investing into yourself- Whether money can buy happiness or not - Pros versus cons of staying in-state for college compared to going out of state If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 148 w/ One of the top rising voices for the youth, Rapper, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker: Jakari Lucas aka Lil Kari!In this episode, Hassan and Kari chop it up about: - The importance of investing into yourself - The top strategies Kari used on social media to gain over 2 million views - Building the right team around yourself that can accelerate your success If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out @fyifli Episode 147 w/ The Chief Financial Officer of the nation's fastest growing dental company, Sage Dental: Mark BrockelmanIn this episode, Hassan and Mark chop it up about: - How competition breads continuous learning - How sports and business are synonymous - The formula of success that Mark uses to grow companies like @mysagedental If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out @fyifli Episode 146 w/ Entrepreneur, Speaker, Real Estate Investor: Jessie Moreira aka @jay.monopoly In this episode, Hassan and Jay chop it up about: - How having mentor is a necessity - The difference between a boss and a leader - Jay's biggest lesson learned from the Marines that translates to business If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
THIS FRIDAY, Check out @fyifli Episode 145 w/ founder and president of the @browardblackchamber - Shaheewa Jarret Gelin! In this episode, Hassan and Shaheewa chop it up about: - How Shaheewa started the chamber and the adversities she went through - How the chamber helps businesses in Broward County - The characteristics of successful businesses If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out @fyifli Episode 144 w/ real estate investor, realtor, and mortgage broker: @aaronabbadie In this episode, Hassan and Aaron chop it up about: - What is needed to get your first home - What your credit scores should be to get into a home - The different types of loan products that can help you purchase a home If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out @fyifli Episode 143 w/ real estate coach, author, and investor: @thekyleconnor In this episode, Hassan and Kyle chop it up about: - What is wholesaling real estate - How to get started wholesaling -Kyle's biggest mistakes he made getting started in real estate If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out @FYIFLI Episode 142 w/ Business mindset coach, serial entrepreneur, and ½ of the Sunday Stacks Podcast: Michael Stewart-Isaacs! In this episode, Hassan and Michael chop it up about: - The balance of business promotion and self promotion - How to transition from an entrepreneur to corporate - Capitalism: A blessing or curse? If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
THIS FRIDAY, Check out @fyifli Episode 141 w/ Financial Literacy Speaker, Author, and Educator: @lawrencecainjrIn this episode, Hassan and Lawrence chop it up about: - What is @finconexpo and what makes it different from other conferences - Our personal experience at Fincon - A preview of our creator conversation that Lawrence and I will be speaking on at Fincon If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out @fyifli Episode 140 w/ Serial Entrepreneur and Host of the @attractivemindsetpod - @realmoneybagrich In this episode, Hassan and Darryen chop it up about: - The difference between a hustler and a CEO - The SECRET sauce to sales - HOW to hire and outsource business responsibilities If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out @fyifli Episode 139 w/ CPA, Mentor, and Commission Auditor: @yinka_majek.cpa In this episode, Hassan and Yinka chop it up about: - The difference between finance and personal finance - How to get started investing - Mindsets that prevent people from becoming an investor If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Ep.138 - Utilize The Power of LinkedIn To Grow Your Brand, Business, or Career w/ Matthew Rolnick THIS WEEK we have: Best selling author, Speaker, and the Vice President of strategy and innovation at Yay Maker: Matthew Rolnick! In this episode, Hassan and Matthew chop it up about: - The difference between managing 9 to 5 income compared to business income - Utilizing the power of LinkedIn - Common characteristics of business success If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 137 w/ Former collegiate basketball player at University of Arizona turned NFL football player and current public speaker: Fendi Onobun! In this episode, Hassan and Fendi chop it up about: - How to deal with adversity as an athlete - Fendi's transition from College basketball to college football to the NFL - Money management tips learned during Fendi's NFL career If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Ep.136 - High School Entrepreneurs, Serenity Scents On How To Start and Build A Business Check out FYI FLI Episode 136 w/ Junior Achievement of South Florida Student-led company, Serenity Scents! In this episode, Hassan and The Serenity Scents Team chop it up about: - What is Serenity Scents & how the products were created - The Importance of mental health - How @jasouthflorida mentorship and networking connections helped start @serenity.scents - Top advice for entrepreneurs looking to start their own business If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out @fyifli Episode 135 w/ The Chairman & CEO of SaleX corporation, the chairman and CEO of Valeo Networks, and the Founder of Greenwood Self Storage: Mr. Travis Mack! In this episode, Hassan and Travis chop it up about: - The POWER of changing your environment - Education V.S. Experience - The VALUE of trade school and certifications - Travis's 3 keys to SUCCESS If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Savvy Back To School Shopping w/ Karen Holland Check out FYI FLI Episode 134 w/ Financial Literacy Advocate and The Founder of Gifting Sense, Karen Holland! In this episode, Hassan and Karen chop it up about: - Smart back to school shopping for families - How to rank and balance your wants compared to needs - The comparison between sports and money management If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out @FYI FLI Episode 133 w/ Founder of @estatesmadeeasy and business attorney at DGIM Law: Monique Hayes, Esq! In this episode, Hassan and Monique chop it up about: - Monique's journey through law school - The importance of capitalism - The difference between Trust and Will's If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 132 w/ Nia Grant aka Your Favorite College Cash Coach! In this episode, Hassan and Nia chop it up about: - How to use social media to your advantage - How Nia raised a million dollars in scholarships - Tips on scholarship essay's and nailing your scholarship interview - Top two biggest lessons Nia wants college students to understand If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 131 w/ Mentor, Keynote speaker, and dyslexia advocate: Dylan Smith In this episode, Hassan and Dylan chop it up about: - His advice for people with mental and physical disabilities - Paying mentorship Vs paying for college - Common qualities and characteristics of success If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Ep.130 - How To Develop Money Mindset & Master Your Emotions Check out FYI FLI Episode 130 w/ Money Teacher, and Money Coach: Juliet Odhiambo! In this episode, Hassan and Juliet chop it up about: - Having a “Runway Fund” before starting a business - How to develop your money mindset - The connection between money and emotions - Traits of a financially responsible individual If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 129 w/ Trader, Credit Expert, and Public Speaker: Jamaree James In this episode, Hassan and Jamaree chop it up about: - What lessons from collegiate sports TRANSLATED to business - The Importance of EMOTIONAL intelligence - When is the right time to SUE a debt collector If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 128 w/ Speaker, Author, and founder of The Wealth Playground: Jasmine Paul! In this episode, Hassan and Jasmine chop it up about: - What age to START teaching kids about money - The FIRST money lesson to teach your child - How TRANSPARENT should we be with children when talking about money If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 127 w/ Podcaster, Educator, and Founder of College Money Habits: Obioha Okereke! In this episode, Hassan and Obi chop it up about: - How to become financially educated - How to budget and track expenses - How Obi saved 100k before 23 If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 126 w/ Financial Consultant, Life Coach, and the Founder of Mind Over Matter Financials: Tyffani Newkirk! In this episode, Hassan and Tyffani chop it up about: - The connection between mind & money - The benefits of credit card rewards - Tips to feeling empowered with your financial situation If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 125 w/ Financial coach, Investing Guru, and the founder of Financially Present - Mr. Mawuli Vodi! In this episode, Hassan and Mawuli chop it up about: - The reality of NOT investing early and often - What are the best investments to START with - The power of Investing in a GROUP of stocks compared to individual stocks If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 124 w/ Real Estate Investor and Real Estate Podcaster: Sam Dolciné In this episode, Hassan and Sam chop it up about: - Tips On Buying Your First Property - How To Get Started Investing Into Real Estate - How To Buy Real Estate OUT Of State - How Much To Save Up For Your First Property If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 123 w/ The Podcast Host of Walk 2 Wealth, Public Speaker, and AI Enthusiast: John Mendez! In this episode, Hassan and John chop it up about: - What Is ChatGPT? - How To Use ChatGPT To Your Advantage - The Most Useful AI Plug-ins To Make Your Life Easier - Can ChatGPT Replace Google If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 122 w/ The founder of Wealth For Women of Color - Lissa Prudencio! In this episode, Hassan and Lissa chop it up about: - The Ten Cash Commandments - How To Save For Travel & Fun - Saving Vs Investing If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 121 w/ filmmaker, entrepreneur, and public speaker: Micah Autry In this episode, Hassan and Micah chop it up about: - Is college needed for service based business: videography, photography, etc… - The power of having MULTIPLE mentors - The different between SOFT skills and HARD skills - The importance of learning from your SURROUNDINGS If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 120 w/ Financially Free Fitness and Finance Coach: Tim Smith In this episode, Hassan and Tim chop it up about: - The correlation between fitness and finances - The steps Tim took to reach financial freedom and how YOU can do the same - Investing into a group of stocks (ETF's) compared to individual stocks If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 119 w/ 4x Author, Real Estate Investor, and Money Motivator: Nia Adams! In this episode, Hassan and Nia chop it up about: - Buying versus renting a home - First-time homebuyers breakdown - Minimum credit score needed to purchase a home If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
THIS FRIDAY, Check out FYI FLI Episode 118 w/ FORMER T-Mobile who is now supplying T-mobile with financial wellness through his own business, Scaled Finance - Kevin Estes! In this episode, Hassan and Kevin chop it up about: - How Kevin used his JOB at T-Mobile to start his business, Scaled Finances - WORKPLACE benefits and insurance - Health Care Savings Account (HYSA) VS Flexible Spending Account (FSA) If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 117 w/ Millennial Money Coach and the founder of Strategies & Tea: Aitza Negron In this episode, Hassan and Aitza chop it up about: - How to plan for your FUN - Strategies for paying DOWN debt - How to SAVE without a high income - Should we be saving, investing, and paying down debt at the SAME time If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 116 w/ Public speaker, Certified Financial Educator, and the founder of Gage St. Society: Fre Greene! In this episode, Hassan and Fre chop it up about: - The importance of having an “OUTSIDE” Fund - The Biggest Benefit Of Being Financially LIT - Planning for short term VS long term goals If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 115 w/ 6-figure entrepreneur, founder of Spark Your Resume, and chief marketing officer at, Write Sea: Leander Howard ll In this episode, Hassan and Leander chop it up about: - Tips and tricks on how to create a GREAT RESUME - The importance of listing HARD and soft skills on your resume - The BEST way to list accomplishments to get a job interview - The vision needed to team up with a competitor to create an UNSTOPPABLE business If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 114 w: Speaker, Influencer, and Budget Expert: Mykail James Aka The Boujie Budgeter In this episode, Hassan and Mykail chop it up about: - How To Make VIRAL Content - YOUR money YOUR choice. Intentional Budgeting - Using your JOB to build your BUSINESS If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 113 w/ Military Champlain, Performance Coach, and the president of St. Pierre Alliance — Jerry St. Pierre! In this episode, Hassan and Jerry chop it up about: - The TRUE definition of success - TIPS on self improvement - How to get out of an adverse situation to making the BEST of it If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you! Check out Jerry's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-and-money-coach-podcast-jerry-st-pierre/id1671354299
Check out FYI FLI Episode 112 w/ Social Media Strategist, Speaker, and LinkedIn Savant: Ms. Portia Obeng! In this episode, Hassan and Portia chop it up about: - Getting your DREAM job using LinkedIn - TIPS on creating a good LinkedIn profile - Using your natural and acquired skills to land the job you want or start your own business If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
FYI FLI is back and kicking 2024 with a bang! Check out FYI FLI Episode 111 w/ Financial app reviewer, Airbnb host, and YouTube star: Denis Trufin AKA @trufinancials In this episode, Hassan and Denis chop it up about: - The TOP MONEY apps you should have in 2024 - Is Cash App acceptable to use as a BANK - The POWER of automation If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you! Connect with Denis: https://youtube.com/@TruFinancials?si=XMu00NymX15nsibR Money Book: https://www.aftercovidmoneybook.com Speakers Website:https://hassanrthomas.com
Check out FYI FLI Episode 110 w/ Veteran, Certified Financial Educator, and The Mommy Money Coach: Anna Boyd! In this episode, Hassan and Anna chop it up about: - Tips on holiday spending - Dealing with emotional stress from the holiday season - Teaching kids about money, gratitude, and delayed gratification If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 109 w/ Financial Confidence Coach: Paige Williams! In this episode, Hassan and Paige chop it up about: - How to have fun NOW while preparing your financial life for LATER - The POWER of positive habits - The IMPORTANCE of delayed gratification - How to become financially CONFIDENT If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 108 w/ business coach, business builder, and podcaster: Angel Jones! In this episode, Hassan and Angel chop it up about: - The THREE people you NEED to hire when running a business - FIVE steps to master in becoming a CEO - When and why you should pay a COACH If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 107 w/ Serial Entrepreneur, Ted Talk Speaker, and CMO of Novae Money ~ Haziq Ali In this episode, Hassan and Haziq chop it up about: - The Entrepreneur Mindset - The importance of building up value within yourself - How to acquire mental toughness If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Check out FYI FLI Episode 106 w/ certified financial planner, author, and Host of the Empowered Planning Podcast: Shinobu Hindert! In this episode, Hassan and Shinobu chop it up about: - TIPS to control emotional spending - Unpacking your “MONEY BAGGAGE” - How to SAVE for 1-5 year goals If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Here's the sauce behind credit card and credit unions that can give you better loans, more cash back, and the best cards! Check out FYI FLI Episode 105 w/ Credit Expert and Entrepreneur: Mike The Credit Guy In this episode, Hassan and Mike chop it up about: - Tips to RAISE your credit - The hardships that come from having LOW credit - The TOP 3 credit unions If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
“You don't know you NEED credit until you NEED credit” Check out FYI FLI Episode 104 w/ The Head of Community for Self Financial ~ Monique White! In this episode, Hassan and Monique chop it up about: - What is CREDIT and how do you build it? - The hardships that come from having LOW credit - How Self can help you raise credit If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you! ——> https://www.self.inc
“The world has become more digital EVERY year — why wouldn't our money?” It sounds like Crypto is here to stay .. find out the what, why, and how on this episode w/ Crypto and Web3 Expert: Dr. Hans Aka The Investing Tutor! In this episode, Hassan and Dr. Hans chop it up about: - Where and how to start understanding Web3, Cryptocurrency, and Web 3 - The differences between Web 1, 2, and 3 - What are NFT's and how are they useful in Web 3 If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
If you're between the ages of 16 through 35 .. this is an episode you MUST check out FYI FLI Episode 102 features FinCon's Gen Z Money Panel: Colleen Salchow - @salchowcoaching, David Delisle - @theawesomestuff, Jasmine Paul - @jasminelikepaul, Lawrence Cain, Jr. @lawrencecainjr Your Host, Hassan Thomas - @ceosanni In this episode, The Fincon Panel chops it up about: - Opportunities and challenges the NEXT generation may face with money - How automation can propel Gen Z and millennials to financial FREEDOM - The Importance of setting BOUNDARIES on alerts and notifications - What each of us would do differently if we could GO BACK to our early 20s If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you What is Fincon: https://finconexpo.com Connect with the panel: David Delisle: http://www.theawesomestuff.com/ Jasmine Paul: http://www.thewealthplayground.com/ Lawrence Cain, Jr. http://www.abundanceuniversity.net/ Colleen Salchow: http://www.salchowcoaching.com/
WATCH this if you have student loans T HIS FRIDAY, check out FYI FLI Episode 101 w/ Educator, Certified Financial Planner, and Certified Debt Slayer!! Ms. Romy Pickron, CFP, Founder of Asset Achievers In this episode, Hassan and Romy chop it up about: - What happens if you DON'T pay your student loans - Your options for the student loan payment RESTART - The new repayment plan called SAVE that can save you $$$ - Two MAIN strategies to pay down debt If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
FYI FLI Episode 100!!!! And who better to have as our special guest, than one of the entrepreneurial GOATS of our time: Ash Cash! In this episode, Hassan and Ash chop it up about: - KEY attributes that lead to success - Going with the FLOW V.S. having a PLAN - Becoming premium to ATTRACT premium - The biggest financial GEMS Ash learned over time If you're looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
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