What’s stopping you from investing? Chances are you can start right now! In this episode, Bola Sokunbi shares all things investing. Bola is my most recurring guest because she continues to share tangible gems with my audience.  She is the founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the world’s largest personal finance platforms for women in the U.S.. Bola does it all, she is a podcaster, mom, and entrepreneur. She just published her new book, which I am featured in, titled, Learn How Investing Works, Grow Your Money. 

Sometimes, the financial jargon around investing can make it seem too difficult to start. Bola shares why people don’t invest and a common theme she sees from successful people who do invest.  She also reminds us that it is never too late to start and shares why you shouldn’t wait to pay off debt before you start investing. 

If you have fear around investing or are curious to learn more about how to generate wealth, this episode is for you. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

• 2 of the biggest concerns of why people don’t invest 
• What’s the first step to investing
• Different types of retirement accounts from your employer 
• Some mistakes beginners make
• A common theme from successful investors and business owners 
• Why it’s never too late to invest
• How to invest and pay off debt
• Ways to diversify your income as a business owner and much more...

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• Bola was a guest on episodes 22 (How Investing In Yourself & Starting A Business Can Lead To Financial Success) and 106 (Creating Financial Freedom & Wealth On Your Own Terms) of the podcast. 
• Bola’s book “Learn How Investing Works, Grow Your Money” can be purchased at Audible and Barnes and Nobles. 
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