It is time to commit (or re-commit) to your financial future. Investing in the stock market can be intimidating but ignoring or avoiding it only going to set you up for a future of financial struggle. In today's episode I share 5 tips to help you start your investment journey. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bellajonesnyc. You can contribute a minimum of $5 to...

Are you truly ready to become a millionaire? In today's episode we discuss the 5 signs that are indications that you are ready. Most people believe having more money will solve their problems and unfortunately this is not true until you work on your mindset & habits when it comes to money. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bellajonesnyc. You can contribute a ...

Whether you work a 9-5 or are an entrepreneur - your time is one of the most valuable assets that you have. Unfortunately most people underestimate the value of their time and this is one of the main roadblocks to them achieving their financial goals.In today's episode I discuss the mistakes that most career professionals and entrepreneurs make when it comes to this topic. And I also provide solutions on how to prevent making these crucial mistakes in your career or in your busine...

When it comes to building wealth - it is important to consult with the right experts to help you along the way. In today's podcast episode I share the story of Donald Trump burying his ex-wife at one of his golf courses as a strategy to save money on taxes. While this might sound like an outlandish idea - this story highlights the importance of working with the right professionals so you can use the system to your financial benefit. If you are interested in providing addition...

The story of George Foreman and the George Foreman grill is a great example of how to make strategic decisions in order to build wealth. In today's episode I share the details of how George Forman made over $200 million from this invention (that he did not actually invent). Instead of taking a one-time payment to endorse this product - he opted to take a percentage of profits from each sale.You can click here to see what a George Foreman Grill looks like in case you are not familiar wit...

Stocks splits have become a popular topic over the last few years. When companies such as Google, Telsa, Amazon, etc announce stock splits one of the popular questions that people have is "should they invest before or after a stock split?". In today's episode I provide my professional opinion on this subject. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bellajonesnyc. You ...

Society puts so much pressure on women to be the "perfect" mom. And when we feel inadequate in our abilities as a mom - we will try to compensate by overindulging in our children. Mom guilt is something that can really keep you struggling financially if you do not address the underlying issues. In today's episode I share my experiences with mom guilt as well as the mindset shifts required to overcome this. If you are interested in providing additional support to ...

Winning the lottery is something that many people dream of. While most people have an idea of how they would spend the money but very few have a strategy to claim the prize. This is something that should be considered especially if it is a large jackpot. In this episode I share my thoughts on winning the lottery.Click here to read an article to learn more about the infamous "Lottery Lawyer". There are definitely some valuable lessons to be learned from this story. If y...

For many millennials, gen z and generational alpha - traditional retirement planning is not going to work. We are in a time where most of us cannot rely on pensions and/or social security. As such we need to re-think our retirement strategy so we can still live well in our golden years. In today's episode I share my thoughts on this subject.If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com...

How do you define a good job or salary? This is such an interesting question that can have many different answers depending on who is responding to the question. In today's episode I discuss how my response to this question has evolved over the years. If you are interested in ordering to the book "The Mountain Is You" that I mention in today's episode click here to order a copy from Amazon.If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A...

In today's episode I share the 6 habits of millionaires. When you are on a journey to build wealth - it is important to study and learn from the individuals who have achieved the level of success you desire. Becoming wealthy does not happen overnight (unless you win the lottery...lol). It will require you to adopt new habits and develop a new mindset. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www...

In today's episode I shared the story about Mr. Earl Crawley. He worked as a parking lot attendant for 44 years. Despite never earning more than $20,000 a year - he was able to accumulate an investment portfolio worth over $500,000. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bellajonesnyc. You can contribute a minimum of $5 to show your appreciation of the content and value pr...

In this episode I discuss the importance of having a credit card strategy if you are interesting in earning cash back and travel rewards. This is a hobby that I have been doing for almost 7 years now and I have definitely learn a lot along the wayUse this link to learn more about my Travel Rewards Masterclass:https://bellas-credit-corner.teachable.com/p/travel-rewards-masterclass1If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this...

In this episode I discuss the importance of having a credit card strategy if you are interesting in earning cash back and travel rewards. This is a hobby that I have been doing for almost 7 years now and I have definitely learn a lot along the way Use this link to learn more about my Travel Rewards Masterclass:https://bellas-credit-corner.teachable.com/p/travel-rewards-masterclass1If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using thi...

Here in the United States the board game Monopoly is very popular and most people have played this game in their childhood and some may still play it present day. Even though this is a game that is played for fun - this game also includes some very important life lessons that most of us missed. In today's episode I discuss this in detail and share why we all need to apply the lessons of this game to real life.If you are interested in providing additional support to the podca...

In today's episode I discuss the importance of forgiveness in your financial journey. Focusing on the mistakes or bad decisions you have made are holding you back. It is time to put these things behind you and use your energy in a way that is more effective. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bellajonesnyc. You can contribute a minimum of $5 to show your appreciation of the ...

As a woman of color - if you own a business or work a 9-5 it is really important to know your worth and understand your value. This is the only way that you will be able to get paid for your knowledge and expertise. In today's episode a share an important story that I know most of you will be able to relate to. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bellajonesnyc. You can ...

Inflation is something that is slowly chipping away at your wealth. If you are not actively doing things to fight inflation you will continuously find it hard to get ahead financially. This is the core reason why it is so important to invest. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bellajonesnyc. You can contribute a minimum of $5 to show your appreciation of the content an...

It is really important to start investing ASAP even if you are working with a small budget. In today's episode share with you 3 scenarios that will highlight how crucial this is. If you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bellajonesnyc. You can contribute a minimum of $5 to show your appreciation of the content and value provided by this podcast.Here is a link to a YouTube vid...

In your journey to build wealth it is really important to take care of certain "housekeeping" items. In today's episode I go over 3 things that you should consider doing while on your journey to build wealth.Now if you are interested in providing additional support to the podcast you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by using this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bellajonesnyc. You can contribute a minimum of $5 to show your appreciation of the content and value provided by this podcast.Use ...