Public Health Joy

S3 EP19: Protect Your Coin - Navigating Personal Finances as a Public Health Researcher & Entrepreneur


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Are you ready to tackle your finances with confidence and clarity? In today’s episode, Dr. Jennifer Edwards, a seasoned Financial & Retirement Consultant at Savvy Financial Wellness, joins us to demystify the path to financial stability. Dr. Edwards, a fourth-generation business owner and third-generation financial professional, specializes in helping energetic working women and moms design a flexible and funded retirement. With her experience managing multi-million dollar grants in public health, she offers valuable insights into balancing financial planning with a demanding career. In our conversation, we dive into the essential strategies for effective retirement planning, from understanding employer benefits, like 401(k) matches, to making your money work harder with smart investments. Dr. Edwards offers insights on developing a personalized financial strategy, addressing common mistakes, and planning for life’s unexpected events. She also sheds light on managing your finances as a public health professional and emphasizes the importance of starting small but staying consistent. Tune in for actionable tips on achieving financial stability and growth while positively impacting public health!


Key Points From This Episode:

  • How Dr. Edwards helps women and moms plan flexible, funded retirements. [0:56]

  • What prevents public health entrepreneurs from planning for their financial future. [05:16]

  • The importance of preparing for retirement as a public health entrepreneur. [09:03]

  • Unpacking wealth as one of the key social determinants of health. [12:09]

  • Why you need to consider health insurance options before becoming an entrepreneur. [17:05]

  • Common misconceptions and mistakes people make around health insurance. [21:14]

  • Effective strategies for managing employer benefits like 401(k) matches. [22:15]

  • Why you don’t need a lot of money to start saving (and why you should start now). [24:25]

  • How to improve financial literacy among communities. [29:21]

  • What it was like for Dr. Edwards growing up in a family of financial professionals. [31:30]

  • Dr. Edward’s reflections on what brings her joy in her work. [33:57]

  • Find out how you can get in touch with Dr. Edwards. [33:52]


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