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My Work: Virtual Financial Coaching My Roots: I started out as a Real Estate Broker over 20 years ago My Passion: Educating and empowering young adults and helping them navigate through their finances My Hero/Mentor: Tiffany Aliche a.k.a. The Budgetnista My Favorite Quote: Don't judge each day by the harvest that you reap, but by...

April 10, 2018

My Work: Consumer Behavior Researcher My Roots: Hermitage, Pennsylvania My Passion: Educating students to be our future business leaders, researching interesting topics by applying theory to practice, and making a positive impact on my community. My Hero: My sister, Heather Blair. Family is very important to me. I appreciate all of the support Heather...

April 09, 2018

My Work: Inspiring folks to take the Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada Course My Roots: I have been in the Credit Counselling world for over 13 years. Working with clients in financial crisis and those that just wanted some simple tips to manage their funds better. My new gig in the above position is...

April 08, 2018

My Work: Credit Bureau Counseling, Establishing Credit & Financial Education My Roots: In Louisiana where I’ve spent over 20 years working for Consumer Credit Counseling/Money Management International. My Passion: Helping my clients reach their goals, become homeowners, obtain their first credit card…I love my job! My Hero: My husband My Favorite Quote: “I follow three...

April 07, 2018

My Work: Providing financial literacy and health insurance literacy programs to the residents of Western Maryland. My Roots: Western Maryland, Northern West Virginia My Passion: I enjoy helping others, learning about finance, and outdoors. My Hero: Father, followed closely by Spiderman My Favorite Quote: “Excuses don’t bring Championships” Hal Grau My Favorite Personal Finance Resources:  MoneySmart...

April 06, 2018

My Work: Providing personal financial guidance to individuals and couples My Roots: I am the 3rd generation of my mother's family to be born and raised in San Francisco, California. My Passion: Helping people understand that their past doesn't need to represent their future My Hero: Bernie Sanders My Favorite Quote: "I have been absolutely...

April 05, 2018

My Work: Providing financial education, coaching and credit counseling services to clients who are focused on building wealth. I also educate children and young adults regarding personal finance and preparation for adulthood. My Roots: Raleigh, NC My Passion: Providing my community with the knowledge needed to increase their credit scores, reduce debt and build wealth....

April 04, 2018

My Work: In my current role, I work to support financial capability practitioners, including but not limited to those within CBA’s network of over 500 nonprofit organizations, by disseminating credit building and credit education best practices.  My Roots: My educational background is in international relations and peace and conflict studies. While completing...

April 03, 2018

My Work: I wear many hats here at EWU, from working with families of incoming freshmen, to helping graduates plan for student loan repayment. I counsel, educate, encourage and motivate.   My favorite task is creating and leading financial literacy workshops.  My Roots: I was born and raised in the beautiful Spokane Valley...

April 02, 2018

My Work: I work with individuals & couples in a virtual office setting, supporting them in their efforts to become more effective managers of their finances and to realize the kinds of financial lives they want for themselves and their loved ones. My Roots: I came from a career Air Force family...

April 01, 2018

Every April, we join the personal finance field in celebrating Financial Literacy Month – a national effort to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach Americans how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. This year, we are taking this opportunity to connect, raise awareness for and celebrate the AFCPE® community –...

March 29, 2018

My wife and I met and married while she was an NROTC instructor at the University of Texas. At the time, I was enjoying my career as a software developer in Austin.  I knew that our marriage would likely put her career in the Navy before mine. Like any military family,...

March 05, 2018