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Clever Girl Finance is one of the largest personal finance platforms for women in the U.S founded By Bola Sokunbi. In addition, Bola and Clever Girl Finance have been featured by several media outlets including Time.com, Money Magazine, CNBC, Forbes, Fast Company, Essence, Black Enterprise, Cheddar TV, ABC News, Good Morning America, Fox Business, and The Chicago Tribune as well as on several other finance websites and podcasts. Bola is the author of the Clever Girl Finance Book Series and Choosing To Prosper: Triumphing Over Adversity, Breaking Out of Comfort Zones, Achieving Your Life and Money Dreams! She is also the recipient of the 2021 Financial Education Instructor of the Year (FEIY) Award from the National Council of Financial Educators.

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Join Clever Girl Finance! 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! We'd also love for you to check out our sister site, Clever Girl Author. Hello Reader, How are you feeling about money these days? Do you feel stressed or worried? Even though money can make us feel on top of the world, it can also cause us to wake...

Hello Reader, It's Bola here! The world may be unpredictable, but your financial future doesn’t have to be. At the PA Conference For Women, I’ll be sharing actionable strategies to help you stay resilient, grow your money, and retire on your terms — even in a rocky economy. Register today! Whether you’re starting fresh or rebuilding, this is your moment. Let’s take the power back 💪 Register now for the Pennsylvania Conference for Women! When: September, 25th 2025 Where: Philadephia, PA...

Join Clever Girl Finance! 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! Want to read about current money topics and get key strategies? Subscribe to us on Substack We'd also love for you to check out our sister site, Clever Girl Author. Hello Reader, Health, money and relationship goals are all important to have. But did...

Join Clever Girl Finance! 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! Want to read about current money topics and get key strategies? Subscribe to us on Substack We'd also love for you to check out our sister site, Clever Girl Author. Hello Reader, Today, we are sharing an excerpt from the Clever Girl Finance Substack!...

Hello Reader, I know there’s a lot of noise right now—headlines about stock market drops, global trade wars, tariffs, and talks of another economic downturn. It’s hard not to feel the panic creeping in. But take a deep breath with me, okay? This is not the time to let fear take the wheel. This is the time to pause, regroup, and move with intention. Here’s what I want you to keep in mind: If you have income coming in, focus on managing the cash you have. Prioritize saving. Stockpile a bit if...