Financially Naked

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Rachel Adaline, HR Manager at The Financial Gym, and she is joined by Kadri, Level 3 Certified Financial Trainer. The Gym has a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Program. To share more of that internal program with the community, the last episode of each month on the show will be dedicated to a financial topic with a DEIB twist. Right behind housing, food is the most significant line item in most people's budgets. Food and finances are intertwined, and today Rachel and Kadri get into the details.

Trigger warning: Discussions about eating disorders, weight and weight loss.

Helpline: nationaleatingdisorders.org Phone: 1-800-931-2237

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Resources Mentioned:

• Nike Netflix Training Club
• The Menu Film
• MyFitnessPal App
• Factor 75
• HelloFresh Recipes on Pinterest
• CoPilot
• nationaleatingdisorders.org Phone: 1-800-931-2237

Meet Kadri Augustin, Level 3 Financial Trainer

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Genar Mendez, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer. Juan Valeriano, a fellow Trainer, joins us today to discuss something that touches our daily lives, inflation. Many folks have felt the impact of inflation recently, so Genar and Juan talk about what it is, what causes it, and how you can protect your finances to combat it.

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Meet Juan Valeriano, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer

Meet Genar Mendez, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, two Certified Financial Trainers, Garrett, and Genar, are here to talk about how to get organized for the new year! From financial tasks to taking care of your mental health, each tip will help set you up for long-term success in 2023.

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Meet Garrett Faulconor, Level 3 Certified Financial Trainer

Meet Genar Mendez, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Jazmin Higgins, a California-based Certified Financial Trainer. Joining her today is Jaliyah, owner of Jaliyah Kreationz, which carries budget journals. Jaliyah comes from a family of entrepreneurs and helps people with their budgets on TikTok live, which is where Jazmin first met her. She's here to talk about how she learned how to budget at a young age and how she uses her knowledge to help people with their money every day.

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Emails: Contact

Instagram: @jaliyah.kreationz

TikTok: @jaliyah.kreationz

Website: Jaliyah.Kreationz

Meet Jazmin Higgins, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer

Rachel Adaline, our Human Resources Manager, continues chatting with the team to review how the year went, what they learned, what they worked on, what didn't work out and what they are hoping for 2023! 

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Rachel Adaline, our Human Resources Manager, chats with the team to review how the year went, what they learned, what they worked on, what didn't work out and what they are hoping for 2023! 

For more details, check out our show notes here!

To learn more about our team, click here.

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, three Certified Financial Trainers, Mike, Kadri, & Garrett are here to gymplain interest rates. Interest rates directly affect our everyday lives, how we spend, how we save, and how we invest. Knowing how interest impacts your finances can be a powerful tool for planning ahead.

• According to Investopedia, "The interest rate is the amount a lender charges a borrower and is a percentage of the principal—the amount loaned."
• "An interest rate can also apply to the amount earned at a bank or credit union from a savings account."
• Interest rates are set by the Federal Reserve. It's a lever they can pull to help guide the economy in the direction they want it to go.
• In 2020, we saw interest rates lowered. Now we're seeing the pendulum swing the other way. The goal right now is to slow down inflation.
• Interest rates affect the economy and our everyday lives.
• There are different types of interest rates, fixed and adjustable. Knowing what kind of debt you're taking on is important.
• An adjustable interest rate means it will fluctuate. With a mortgage, it will be on a schedule.
• Unsecured debt, like credit cards often have adjustable interest rates. If you pay in full every month, this doesn't affect you. If you carry a balance, these rates are important.
• Interest is not just for debt, it applies to savings accounts as well.
• High Yield Savings Account rates have been steadily increasing over the last few months.
• Recent shifts in client behavior:
• Some clients who have been procrastinating have finally been opening HYSA's and taking advantage of the great interest rates.
• Home renovations have slowed down, leading to less refinancing.
• There has been a slowdown in folks wanting to purchase a home.
• If you're not sure what your interest rate is, that information is on your credit card statement, on one of the last pages.
• Congress controls the purse strings and the decisions we make as a country directly affect our money and our day-to-day lives.
• At the end of the day, financial literacy is key. The most important thing you can do is look at your assets and what's available to you. Understand what products and accounts you're using and use them to accomplish your financial goals.

Meet Kadri Augustin, Level 3 Certified Financial Trainer Meet Mike Poulin, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer Meet Garrett Faulconer, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our hosts are Joy Liu and Sara Belhouari, two Certified Financial Trainers at The Financial Gym. Today, they're talking about Human Design. Sara and Joy have been exploring Human Design and found that Human Design charts can be transformative and a valuable tool. They're here today as hobbyists to share what they've learned and their personal experience with Human Design.

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My Human Design

Jovian Archive

Human Design App

Martinis and Your Money Episode: Financial Transformation & Human Design

Meet Joy Liu, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer

Meet Sara Belhouari, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Jazmin Higgins, a California-based, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer. Erin Parsley, lifelong professional dancer, business owner, and Gym client, joins her today. Through her businesses Erin Parsley Dance and Steps to Love, she helps people connect to themselves and others and invites beginners to the joy of dancing. This year, Erin leveraged her business to reach personal financial goals and is here to talk with Jazmin about how she made it all happen.

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Website: Erin Parsley Dance

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/eepdances

Facebook: Erin Parsley Dance | San Francisco CA

Instagram: @erinparsley

Steps to Love Wedding Dances

Meet Jazmin Higgings, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Sara Belhouari, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer and she is joined by one of her long-time friends, Jennifer Birzer. Jennifer is a personal stylist and has worked in the film and television industry, most recently on Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin. She is passionate about sustainability in the fashion industry and educating others about the power of style. Jennifer joins Sara today to talk about all things fashion and style. From how to find your personal style, to stay on trend, and how to do it while staying within your budget.

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Instagram: @jenniferbirzer & @green.style.gal

Vintage Shop on Etsy: Nouvouge

Email: [email protected]

Meet Sara B, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer

Other Resources Mentioned:

• The Real Real -> Mix of things
• FashionPhile -> For designer items
• Poshmark -> Mix of things
• Vinted -> Regular thrifted items