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Lynnette Khalfani Cox, money coach, media personality, and personal finance author and expert, joins the podcast to discuss how FinTech is disrupting the traditional finance industry in all the best ways possible. Lynnette once had $100,000 in credit card debt before paying it all off in three years, and turning her financial life around. If you're ready to take control of your finances, this episode is for you. In this episode we discuss: How you can use FinTech to improve all areas of your financial life Multi-generational recurring trends in personal finance Why traditional banking isn't working anymore and how it can be financially dangerous for BIPOC The power of embracing discomfort with evolving technology + more Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: JourneytoLaunch.com/episode187 Sprucemoney.com AskTheMoneyCoach.com MoneyCoachUniversity.com LynnetteKhalfaniCox.com Join the waitlist for my signature course, Map Your Way To Financial Independence, here. Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Lynnette: Website Instagram:@LynnetteKhalfaniCox Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide
Our guest on the podcast today is Lynnette Khalfani-Cox. She's a personal finance expert, speaker, and author of 15 money-management books, including The New York Times best-seller, Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Khalfani-Cox and her husband co-own TheMoneyCoach.net, which offers financial education consulting services, courses, and workshops. Before starting TheMoneyCoach.net, Khalfani-Cox was a Wall Street Journal reporter for CNBC, where she covered business and personal finance news. She spent nearly 10 years at Dow Jones & Company working as a reporter, bureau chief, deputy managing editor, and personal finance editor. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of California at Irvine, and her master's degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Southern California. BackgroundBioTheMoneyCoach.netBooks by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Improving the Racial Wealth Gap"Here's What the 'Black Tax' Does to so Many Families--Including Mine," by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, Vox, March 24, 2021."How Income and Savings Affect the Racial Wealth Gap," by Steve Wendel, Morningstar.com, Aug. 27, 2021. "100 Must-Know Statistics about Race, Income, and Wealth," by Christine Benz, Morningstar.com, June 8, 2020. "Why the Racial Wealth Gap Exists, and What You Can Do About It," by Nicole Dieker, Haven Life, July 10, 2020."3 Ways to Close the Racial Wealth Gap After the Pandemic," by Kemberley Washington, Forbes, June 10, 2021."A Lesson in Economic Violence," by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, AskTheMoneyCoach.com."Financial Advice During the COVID-19 Pandemic," by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, aalbc.com, May 30, 2020."How to Set Money Boundaries With Your Family," Meena Thiruvengadam, Yahoo News, Sept. 8, 2021.Ariel-Schwab Black Investor Survey "A Money Expert Who Bought her Daughter an Apartment for College Said It Worked So Well She's Doing the Same Thing for her Son," by Liz Knueven, Business Insider, Sept. 24, 2019."Are You Ready for Homeownership?" by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, AskTheMoneyCoach.com. "Are You a Victim of Financial Abuse?" by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, AARP. College Funding"What to Do If You Can No Longer Afford to Pay for College Due to COVID-19," by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, AskTheMoneyCoach.com."Student Debt Sinks Retirees," by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, AARP, April 18, 2017."Seven Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans," by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, AskTheMoneyCoach.com."Tackling Student Loan Debt," by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, AARP."Are Your Kids Making You Broke?" by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, AARP, January 2013.“7 Financial Tips for Parents of College Students," by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, AskTheMoneyCoach.com.Financial Wellness and Education"7 Tips for Tackling Your Credit Card Debt, From Someone Who Paid Off $100,000 in 3 Years," by Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, June 1, 2021.
During this pandemic, it's likely you've got your mind on your money and your money on your mind. In this SPECIAL EPISODE featuring our most recent "Wine Down Conversation" we did a deep-dive into money matters with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox -- CEO of AsktheMoneyCoach.com. Lynnette is a personal finance expert, speaker, and author of 15 money-management books, including the New York Times bestseller "Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom." Lynnette has been seen on more than 1,000 TV segments nationwide, including appearances on Oprah, Dr. Phil, The Dr. Oz Show, Good Morning America, The TODAY Show and many more. Prepare to take notes as she helps us understand the current resources that are available for you to get financial support during the pandemic -- whether you're an individual, an independent contractor or small business owner. From the stimulus to unemployment to SBA grants to PPP to federal student loan deferments and more -- you've got options! LEARN MORE ABOUT Lynnette Khalfani-Cox at AsktheMoneyCoach.com. SEE MORE WINE DOWN CONVERSATIONS AT winedownconversations.com. RESOURCES MENTIONED: moneycoachuniversity.com quickbase.com sba.gov
“Managing Credit, Debt, and Bankruptcy” with LYNNETTE KHALFANI-COXWe are delighted to welcome The Money Coach®, LYNNETTE KHALFANI-COX, this month on Smart Women Talk Radio.Lynnette and Chris will discuss :•Ways to effectively manage credit•Identifying when debt is too much and the difference between good debt vs. bad debt.•What to do when bankruptcy is your only feasible option.Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®, is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of 12 books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Lynnette is a former financial news journalist, who now teaches individuals nationwide how to better manage their finances. She has appeared on hundreds of TV programs, including Oprah, The Talk, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, The Steve Harvey Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show and more. She is the CEO and co-founder of AskTheMoneyCoach.com, a free financial education site. In 2017, Lynnette launched a video-based learning platform called Money Coach University.
Meet Today’s Guest: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money CoachLynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®, is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of 12 books, including “College Secrets: How to Save Money, Cut College Costs and Graduate Debt Free”. Lynnette is a former financial news journalist, who now teaches individuals nationwide how to better manage their finances. She has appeared on hundreds of TV programs, including Oprah, The Talk, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, The Steve Harvey Show, The Today Show and more. Lynnette earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of California, Irvine. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California.On Today’s Episode We Discuss:How her daughter received merit scholarships like NYU’s MLK full ride scholarshipHow to win university awarded scholarshipsHow to stand out as a scholarship applicantHidden college costs to look out forWhy picking the right major and campus environment is MORE important than the specific college or university you selectStrategies to cut college expenses like tuition, room & board, books and suppliesLeave a ReviewPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts because it helps other high school students and parents find these amazing college admissions and scholarship resources. Announcements and ResourcesDownload the free 4-year high school checklist at http://bit.ly/4yearlistGet 10% off the YGITW Book and Workbook Bundle with code YGITW10 at http://yougotintowhere.com/bookSocial Media InformationJoi Wade @yougotintowhereLynnette Khalfani-Cox @themoneycoachhttp://AsktheMoneyCoach.comhttp://moneycoachuniversity.comhttps://twitter.com/themoneycoachhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnettekhalfanicox/
In this bonus episode, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®, talks about what you should do to protect yourself from the Equifax hack. Be sure to listen to Lynnette's episode: IM 006: An Entrepreneur’s Journey From Journalist to The Money Coach | Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Guest Biography Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach® , is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Lynnette once had $100,000 in credit card debt, before paying it all off in three years and turning her financial life around. Since then, she has appeared on such national TV programs as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, The Tyra Banks Show and Good Morning America sharing her success story and teaching millions about proper money management and how to get out of debt and eliminate their debt. Lynnette, an award-winning financial news journalist and former Wall Street Journal reporter for CNBC, has also been featured in top newspapers including the Washington Post, USA Today, and the New York Times, as well as magazines ranging from Essence and Redbook to Black Enterprise and Smart Money. She can frequently be seen as a guest commentator on CNN, FOX Business Network and MSNBC. Ask Lynnette any personal finance question by visiting her answer blog at AskTheMoneyCoach.com TheMoneyCoach.net™ was launched in 2003 by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox and her husband Earl Cox. It serves as the the official web site and social media portal for Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/006 Links AnnualCreditReport.com Credit Sesame - Free Credit Score and Credit Report Analysis www.equifaxsecurity2017.com Place a fraud alert or credit freeze: For Equifax 1-800-349-9960 For Experian 1‑888‑397‑3742 For TransUnion 1-888-909-8872 Credit Freeze Information/Fees by State Perfect Credit: 7 Steps To A Great Credit Rating (Lynnette's book) LifeLock.com In this episode, you will learn: Why the Equifax hack puts you at greater risk than other hacks. What Lynnette is telling consumers to do to protect themselves. Why you should consider placing a security/credit freeze on your credit reports. How to place a credit freeze at the three national credit reporting companies. Other valuable websites and resources for monitoring your credit. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music. Until next time!
Award winning Wall Street Journal reporter for CNBC, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox took the entrepreneurial leap to becoming The Money Coach®, a "financial educator." She is her own boss and has built a hugely successful personal brand. Guest Biography Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach® , is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Lynnette once had $100,000 in credit card debt, before paying it all off in three years and turning her financial life around. Since then, she has appeared on such national TV programs as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, The Tyra Banks Show and Good Morning America sharing her success story and teaching millions about proper money management and how to get out of debt and eliminate their debt. Lynnette, an award-winning financial news journalist and former Wall Street Journal reporter for CNBC, has also been featured in top newspapers including the Washington Post, USA Today, and the New York Times, as well as magazines ranging from Essence and Redbook to Black Enterprise and Smart Money. She can frequently be seen as a guest commentator on CNN, FOX Business Network and MSNBC. Ask Lynnette any personal finance question by visiting her answer blog at AskTheMoneyCoach.com TheMoneyCoach.net™ was launched in 2003 by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox and her husband Earl Cox. It serves as the the official web site and social media portal for Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/006 Links askthemoneycoach.com - free financial advice website moneycoachuniversity.com - online video based platform launched in 2017 Connect with Lynnette on Facebook and Twitter Erin Lowry, Author, The Broke Millennial In this episode, you will learn: How her father's strong passionate, independent spirit and feelings about entrepreneurship definitely shaped her. How being downsized was the impetus that pushed Lynette down the entrepreneurial path. What Lynnette and her sisters mean by the phrase, "One monkey don't stop no show." How asking the right questions and a willingness to always be learning can take you far. How it takes a great partner or team to succeed. Will you align your money with your values? And does money define success? Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music. Until next time!
This episode has it all! We are joined by our favorite money and career expert, Lynette Khalfani-Cox aka "The Money Coach". Lynette went from a career as a journalist to an entrepreneur commanding $12,500 speaking fees, authoring over a dozen books, and crafting financial courses for consumers and businesses alike. Her website is Askthemoneycoach.com. On the show, Lynette shares her best advice on how to negotiate on the job. Her biggest tip? Know what your minimum salary requirement is before you even walk into an interview! And she has tips on how to find YOUR perfect number on today's show. Then, Lynette not only answers YOUR questions about managing the cost of college, she tells you personal lessons she learned after sending off her eldest daughter to college last year. Like many kids in college, her daughter struggled to adjust and when her GPA dropped below the 3.5 minimum for her tuition scholarship, Lynette and her family were suddenly faced with a $50,000 out of state tuition bill. She tells Brown Ambition the unique and BRILLIANT way she and her hubby decided to tackle that hurdle and shares other tough lessons she's learned about preparing her kids for college life.
Lynnette Khalfani Cox a.k.a. The Money Coach®, is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Lynnette once had $100,000 in credit card debt, before paying it all off in three years and turning her financial life around. Since then, she has appeared on such shows as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Steve Harvey, The Today Show, Dr. Phil and Good Morning America sharing her success story and teaching millions about proper money management. And I’ve had the great pleasure of working with her when I was executive editor of a financial web site. She is such a joy and truly brilliant! On this episode you’ll learn: How a layoff may be just the push you need to start your businessThe powerful lessons Lynnette learned about branding and entrepreneurship from her dad, who was an actor and shoe shine manHow to set boundaries if you are in business with your spouse and the very real compromises you should discussWays to ensure that if the business fails, the marriage will notWhy debt is reaching record-breaking highs and what Lynnette plans to do about itSome of the biggest money mistakes that entrepreneurs makeAlso, a special thank you to you, Lynnette, for sharing a personal side of yourself that we don't necessarily see on CNBC or in the Wall Street Journal when you’re giving us all of that awesome financial advice. I so appreciate you for sharing your journey, and know so many will be inspired! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Enjoy, and thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a review! [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Visit Lynnette at AskTheMoneyCoach.com, her free financial advice site for consumers. DISCOUNT FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY LISTENERS: Sign up for Lynnette’s brand new video course on Winning College Scholarships and get 50% off! The course is designed to help students -- and their parents -- get free money for college and avoid student loans. FOLLOW THE LINK TO "WINNING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS" ABOVE TO UDEMY.COM AND USE THE CODE: SUPPORTISSEXY Coupon Code: SUPPORTISSEXY Her NY Times bestselling book: Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Her latest book: College Secrets: How to Save Money, Cut College Costs, and Graduate Debt Free Follow Lynette… Twitter: @TheMoneyCoach Facebook: TheMoneyCoach
Many people do not understand how the credit system works and therefore make many wrong moves which hurt their ability to get credit at all, or at least at good interest rates. Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, a personal financial author and journalist and editor at AsktheMoneyCoach.com, clears up may of these misconceptions in this interview. She discusses how to deal with debt collectors, how to improve your credit rating and get errors off your credit score, and the best ways to manage credit card debt. Other topics she touches on include the cost of raising children from birth to college, how to cut costs when you get to college and how women should manage their money better.
Many people do not understand how the credit system works and therefore make many wrong moves which hurt their ability to get credit at all, or at least at good interest rates. Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, a personal financial author and journalist and editor at AsktheMoneyCoach.com, clears up may of these misconceptions in this interview. She discusses how to deal with debt collectors, how to improve your credit rating and get errors off your credit score, and the best ways to manage credit card debt. Other topics she touches on include the cost of raising children from birth to college, how to cut costs when you get to college and how women should manage their money better.