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Money Management Made Simple: 3 Budgets That Help You Save
Do you know where is your money going? Personal finance for Latinas includes understanding how to manage your money. If you don’t have a money management system, then that’s like lighting your money on fire. However, for many, the word budget feels like a punishment. This is especially true if
How to start Investing in Rental Properties for Latinas
In today’s chaotic economic climate, many potential Latina investors are questioning whether to invest in real estate this year. With high interest rates and home prices, many new investors are hesitant to start. This is why it’s important to understand what real estate investing is and why it’s still a
Financial Reset: Audit Your Finances Like a Jefa for Wealth
Every new year, many first-generation Latinas, set goals and create a beautiful vision board full of their hopes and dreams. They place their vision board somewhere and cross their fingers that this is finally the year that they will achieve their financial goals. However, money management for Latinas, is not
2026 Personal Finance Updates to Know: What’s Changing with Money
If you’re a first-gen latina setting money management or financial goals, understanding what’s changing with money, taxes, housing, and investing is just as important as budgeting or saving more. Policy shifts, new tax rules, and proposed housing reforms can directly affect how much money you keep, how you invest, and
The Power of Patience: Building Wealth Doesn’t Have to Be Rushed
In today’s hustle culture, we’re constantly told to move faster, invest sooner, scale immediately. Everything is rushed. However, this can lead to mistakes and financial decisions made from anxiety versus clarity. The real path to financial freedom isn’t about speed, it’s about strategy. As a first generation Latina, I know
Navigating the Unique Challenges of Retirement Planning of First-Generation Immigrant Parents
As a first-generation immigrants, many of us find ourselves in the challenging position of being our parents’ retirement plan. This responsibility can often feel overwhelming, especially when combined with our own financial goals. In this blog post, we will explore practical steps for retirement planning for immigrant parents, while also
Real Estate vs Stock Market: Which Is Better for Building Wealth?
If you’re a first-generation Latina wealth building for the first time, you’ve probably asked yourself: Should I invest in the stock market or start real estate investing? It’s a valid question and one that doesn’t always have a clear answer, especially when you see stock investing everywhere in the finance
The Best Personal Finance Books by Women For First Gen Latinas
If you’re a first-gen Latina, who is ready to build financial literacy, learn how to manage and grow your money, then this guide is for you. These books are written by women of color who’ve built wealth from scratch.
Landlords are Evil: Becoming an Ethical Real Estate Investor
The tenant-landlord relationship is one of the most emotionally charged topics in real estate. The mentality that landlords are evil is common. But choosing to be an ethical real estate investor is possible. Search “landlords are…” and Google will finish the sentence with “greedy” or “scammy.” There are numerous of
ABOUT ME
Hola,
I am
Violeta,
Like so many first-gen immigrants, I grew up figuring everything out the hard way, especially when it came to money! The books I read and the videos I watched didn’t have anyone who looked like me, and let’s be real, our Latino culture views money a little differently.
I saw how far behind we are when it comes to closing the racial wealth gap, and I knew real estate investing and entrepreneurship were the keys to changing that. That’s why I created MoneyChisme Ⓡ—a platform to empower first-gen Latinos and POC with personal finance tips, real estate investing tips and entrepreneurship tips. No guilt, no greed, just empathy and real change to build our wealth and communities!
