Hello Reader, Mistakes, setbacks, and bad money decisions don’t mean the game is over; they just mean it’s time to pivot, regroup, and get back in the driver’s seat of your financial life. — Clever Girl Millionaire, Chapter 6 We love to celebrate the wins. We rarely talk about the losses. But before I was a certified financial educator and a bestselling author, I was a young woman who made a very expensive mistake. When I left my first job, I cashed out my 401(k) because I didn’t know better....
5 days ago • 1 min read
Learn, plan, and grow! Check out our 30+ free courses, 40+ free worksheets, and our 1-on-1 coaching offerings! Did you get this email forwarded to you? Join thousands of women in the CGF community, follow us on Instagram, and watch on YouTube! View this and previous newsletters anytime: Online newsletters. Fuel the mission! ☕️ ❤️ Hello Reader, Today's question is from "Vanessa age 42”: "I want to help my kids learn about money, but I’m not sure where to start. How do I teach them good habits...
7 days ago • 10 min read
Hello Reader, I’m writing this with a mix of excitement and that familiar feeling of anxiety in my chest. I just finished posting a podcast episode announcing my newest book, Clever Girl Millionaire: A Guide to Redefining What’s Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions. You’d think that by book number six (technically seven, if you count the total rewrite of my first one!), the nerves would have vanished. You’d think I’d just hit “publish” and go grab a coffee. But...
14 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, 🎉 Calling all educators, parents, and parent figures! We’re excited to introduce our new "Financial Literacy Roadmaps for Teaching Kids About Money" - practical, age-appropriate teaching tools designed to help kids build real-world money confidence early. (If you haven't already, check out our financial roadmap for adults!) Each roadmap follows a 6–8 week structure and is flexible enough for classrooms, small groups, or home learning. Here’s what you can download and use right...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, We know you’re always looking for your next good read, so we have some great recommendations. Every month, you’ll receive team CGF’s top picks of books to help you improve your finances, advance your career, practice self-care, or get lost in a fantasy world. Here is our list of January book recommendations! Note: This book list contains affiliate links from Amazon. Clever Girl Finance is an Amazon Associate which means we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases. These...
19 days ago • 5 min read
Learn, plan, and grow! Check out our 30+ free courses, 40+ free worksheets, and our 1-on-1 coaching offerings! Did you get this email forwarded to you? Join thousands of women in the CGF community, follow us on Instagram, and watch on YouTube! View this and previous newsletters anytime: Online newsletters. Fuel the mission! ☕️ ❤️ Hello Reader, So you want to grow your money in 2026, but you’re not sure where to start. You’ve probably heard (from us and others) that investing is the way to go....
21 days ago • 6 min read
Learn, plan, and grow! Check out our 30+ free courses, 40+ free worksheets, and our 1-on-1 coaching offerings! Did you get this email forwarded to you? Join thousands of women in the CGF community, follow us on Instagram, and watch on YouTube! View this and previous newsletters anytime: Online newsletters. Fuel the mission! ☕️ ❤️ Hello Reader, Raise your hand if you’ve ever asked ChatGPT for dinner ideas! Whether it’s recipes or meals, AI tools make many areas of life easier. Generative AI...
28 days ago • 7 min read
Learn, plan, and grow! Check out our 30+ free courses, 40+ free worksheets, and our 1-on-1 coaching offerings! Did you get this email forwarded to you? Join thousands of women in the CGF community, follow us on Instagram, and watch on YouTube! View this and previous newsletters anytime: Online newsletters. Fuel the mission! ☕️ ❤️ Hello Reader, Facing a financial dilemma? We are here to help. Every month, we’ll answer questions from you, our readers, to help you get a better understanding of...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
Learn, plan, and grow! Check out our 30+ free courses, 40+ free worksheets, and our 1-on-1 coaching offerings! Did you get this email forwarded to you? Join thousands of women in the CGF community, follow us on Instagram, and watch on YouTube! View this and previous newsletters anytime: Online newsletters. Fuel the mission! ☕️ ❤️ Hello Reader, Welcome to a brand new year and a fresh start! The beginning of the year brings lots of excitement and possibilities. As you’re taking advantage of the...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read