Sharing is caring, so why not share our money secrets? With four strangers, we learned from their best advice and worst money decisions. Surprisingly and unsurprisingly, two strangers chose going to private liberal arts colleges as their worst investments. Why? Student loans.

What is your best money advice and worst money decision? Let us hear your story. Again, sharing is caring!

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0:00 Worst Money Decision? His name was Richie.

2:53 Save your B-day Money

3:48 Going to State University

8:34  Don’t be Gullible

13:00 Abundance Mindset

17:35 NYU wasn’t worth it

MoneyBites: Perfect Summer Day 4

Under the blazing sun in NYC, we traveled down memory lane (and around the world) with strangers. Are our experiences always bought? Whether it is swim class or acting and people-watching in the expensive city, most of our experiences are piled up by money. WINii encourages you to reflect on how your money is involved in your summer experiences. What is your most memorable summer experience?

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0:00 People-watching @Washington Square Park

2:16 Being Forced to go to Swimming Class… They paid off!

Sofia was in college but her parents' divorce affected her greatly. Over the next 10 years, her debt kept piling on. But her resilience and her encounter with the book, "The Secret," gave her conviction to live and restart. From $30k under in debt, she is now debt free and starting her own business. Here's her exceptional #moneystory. 

In a conversation with an 84 year old who bought a house in a village by buying antique French dolls, we saw how our purchases can contribute to life’s greater happiness. Whether it be french dolls from Parisian flea markets or the simplicity of a new bed frame, money ultimately has its way of bringing happiness. What is one purchase that made YOU happy?

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0:00 Antique french dolls and their perks

4:38 What would you do if you found $100 on the street?

In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers at Bryant Park in NYC, “What’s your earliest memory of money?” Here’s what they had to say.

In these conversations with strangers, we reflected on our journeys with money. Where did it all begin? Whether our memories of money started with the tooth fairy or not, our memories of money have transformed a lot as we move through different life stages. WINii encourages you to reflect on your own journey with money. How has your view of money changed since your earliest memory of money?

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0:00 Tooth Fairy!

2:23 Treat yourself

5:22 Incentivizing Children with Money

Our interactions and thoughts about money can be stressful and anxiety inducing. How can we be more mindful about our relationship with money?

Are you earning what you're worth? A practical guide to negotiating a higher salary.