As the holiday season approaches, what better gift to give than the power of financial empowerment for Latinas and Women of Color (WoC)? This Christmas and holiday season, consider gifting the women in your life a collection of personal finance books that inspire, educate, and transform perspectives on money management. From mastering budgeting to building wealth, this personally curated list […]
Starting a business requires you from switching from a hustler mindset to a CEO mindset. It also requires that you learn ways to automate your business. It requires grit, determination, and a deep understanding of the market you are venturing into. In this podcast episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Joseph Octaviani, the pioneer of the first Latino-owned […]
Are you balancing business while working a 9-5 job? Juggling both can be challenging. As, a fellow entrepreneur with a 9-5 job (active duty Navy), I had to find ways to help me overcome these challenges. So in this blog I share my 5 tips, that I have picked up along the way, to help you have an easier and […]
My Personal Finance Education Journey My personal finance journey was a long and bumpy journey. I am a First Generation Mexican immigrant, the eldest daughter, of course! This meant I was in charge of helping my family assimilate into the United States. As a result, my parents did not teach me much about how to deal with my finances. The […]
Fannie Mae has announced that they will be offering a 5% down payment option for multifamily homes! This is great news for those who want to get into real estate investing or just lower down their housing costs. Real estate investing has long been known as a great way to build wealth, especially with multifamily homes as your first one. […]
Many of us at some point or another have experienced a sense of imposter syndrome – that debilitating feeling of not being good enough, of feeling like a fraud in our own lives. This is very common in the Latino/x community. Yet our community rarely discusses this self-doubt, that can impact our finances and success. Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt: A […]
Latino home buyers may have a new obstacle to overcome, the cancellation of seller-paid commissions. The Latino community has been working hard to catch up in the home ownership race. Now with the Sitzer/Burnett Lawsuit and Moehrl v NAR lawsuit, it could potentially add yet another obstacle. Traditionally, sellers have paid for the commissions of both their agents and the […]
Money is a topic that can cause stress, on your own, but even more in a relationship. However, setting relationship financial goals can strengthen your relationship and lead to long-term financial success. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of relationship finances and how to set financial goals with your partner. Understand each other’s financial goals The first step […]
The pursuit of success is a universal ambition, yet the journey often leads to success burnout rather than fulfillment. This is especially true for First Generation immigrants or the POC community, in general. So what can we do to change our mindset? In our episode 23, of the MoneyChisme Podcast, I had the privilege of discussing this topic with Steph […]
As a rental property investor, staying up-to-date with the latest rental market trends and insights is crucial to making informed decisions. Well a great resource was released in July, that can help you find a market for rental property investments. WalletHub’s Best and Worst Places to Rent in America July 2023 Report is comprehensive report that evaluates rental markets in […]