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Instill Foundations For Generational Financial Wellness: Financial Literacy and An "Owner" Mindset.
Financial literacy and an owner mindset are foundations for generational financial wellness. Learn 4 ways to foster these two concepts.

Ramat Oyetunji
Oct 14, 20232 min read


5 Unique Financial Wellness Challenges for Single Moms and 4 Tips to Help Overcome Them
Single moms face unique financial wellness challenges. As a financial coach, here are 5 common challenges I see and 4 tips that can help.

Ramat Oyetunji
Oct 7, 20233 min read


Financial Wellness and The Evolving 'American Dream.' 3 Mindset Shifts I've Noticed.
20+ years ago, as a new immigrant in the US, I pictured the American Dream as everyone owned a home, stable jobs and comfortable retirement.

Ramat Oyetunji
Sep 30, 20233 min read


Boost Financial Wellness By Job Hopping. How To Do It Effectively
It's not dirty. Smart job hopping can boost financial wellness. Aim for a 10% to 20% bump in pay and use these strategies to be effective.

Ramat Oyetunji
Sep 23, 20233 min read


Why I Shifted From Financial Independence to Financial Wellness Instead
After achieving Financial Independence "FI" in 2021, I realized I needed to go beyond FI and adopt a more holistic approach to my finances.

Ramat Oyetunji
Sep 16, 20233 min read


Your Financial Wellness Journey: 6 Things To Do When It Feels Like No One Else Gets It
The journey to financial wellness can sometimes leave us feeling alone, and as though no one else gets what we're experiencing....

Ramat Oyetunji
Sep 8, 20233 min read


5 Direct Ways Managing Anxiety Also Helps Improve Your Financial Wellness
Managing anxiety has a positive impact on your health, but there's an additional benefit: it can also improve your financial wellness.

Ramat Oyetunji
Sep 3, 20232 min read


5 Financial Wellness Tips for First-Generation Wealth Builders
First-generation wealth builders face unique challenges. These tips help them gain confidence, thrive and build lifelong financial wellness.

Ramat Oyetunji
Aug 19, 20232 min read


7 Challenges to Building Generational Wealth & Financial Wellness for First-Generation Builders
First-generation builders face unique challenges to building generational wealth and financial wellness that hinder their efforts.

Ramat Oyetunji
Aug 13, 20233 min read


Financial Wellness Check: Layoff Fears. Know What to Expect.
I remember feeling blindsided from both of my layoff experiences (13 years apart). It is not a good feeling. No one wants to "prepare"...

Ramat Oyetunji
Aug 5, 20232 min read


Be Yourself. Don't Make Financial Wellness Restrictive. 6 Budgeting Methods to Explore
We can each define our own idea of financial independence and financial wellness, and more importantly, choose how we reach it.

Ramat Oyetunji
Jul 25, 20232 min read


Feeling Stuck Financially? Boost Your Financial Wellness With 5 Powerful Mindset Shifts.
Mindsets have a way of embedding themselves into our psyche and shaping our experiences, including our financial wellness. We don't...

Ramat Oyetunji
Jul 20, 20232 min read


Who Is Protecting Your Money? The Role of the FDIC
Has failed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) got you thinking of keeping your money under your mattress? First, learn how your money is protected!

Ramat Oyetunji
Mar 13, 20232 min read


SVB Collapse and Higher Interest Rates
Many factors led to the collapse of SVB, but there is one factor in particular that "regular people" should take a keen interest in ...

Ramat Oyetunji
Mar 13, 20232 min read


4 Ways Great Employers Support Employee Financial Health and Wellness
Great employers genuinely care about their employees and their well-being, and are often on the lookout for impactful ways to support them.

Ramat Oyetunji
Mar 2, 20231 min read


5 Financial Moves If You Experience a Layoff 💔
Layoffs hit hard! They are traumatic and confusing. I know, I've been through 3 in my 20-year career. There's a strong temptation to keep...

Ramat Oyetunji
Jan 27, 20232 min read


2021: 3 Steps to Get Your Financial House in Order
New Year’s greetings! 2020 was a challenging year in many ways and it was especially challenging financially for many of us. Like me, I’m...

Ramat Oyetunji
Jan 2, 20213 min read


February: Put Some OOMPH in Your Plan
Last month was all about taking the first – and most important step; developing a financial plan. The focus was on the “what” of your...

Ramat Oyetunji
Feb 11, 20182 min read


January: The 3Ms of Financial Independence
2018 is all about taking a step by step approach every month to improve your finances, and bringing you closer to achieving financial...

Ramat Oyetunji
Jan 7, 20182 min read


2018: #KeepItSimple and #JustDoIt
2018 will be a great year! I’m choosing to start the year with a positive proclamation, and I hope that you do too! The FI Woman has two...

Ramat Oyetunji
Jan 1, 20181 min read
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