Ep 20: Exploring money, retirement & financial preparedness with money educator Brittany Ballard...

Today on Living Big Mindfully we are exploring money, retirement & financial preparedness with money educator Brittany BallardBrittany is a Senior broker at Wealthwave who’s helping people from all walks of life get their financial houses in order.So, why are we talking about money today? Well, three things: I believe financial health is a huge part of our overall wellness.  Poor financial health can affect our ability to live intentionally.   And, these are learnable skills – it’s never too late to learn…Coincidently, this is a topic that’s close to both our hearts – we both have powerful origin stories about money - which is probably why we connected. So, whether you are scratching nickels or fairly well off. This conversation has something for everyone…Brittany starts out by sharing a bit about her personal story and her why…Then we dive in, talking about money. Learn about: Managing debtSavingThe power of paying yourself firstWhy social security might not be enough…Then we focus specifically on women’s financial health - with some stats, forecasts, and strategies to get you heading in the right direction.What if you’re a late starter? No problem. We cover that too…This episode is packed with actionable tips & strategies. And Brittany rounds it all off with some insightful sage advice…    As always, you’ll find links to everything in the show notes – including access to your gift copy of the book The How Money Works - Which is a must-read!Brittany and I connected so deeply about this topic – I am excited to announce that Brittany has agreed to do a Money Part II – so stay tuned for more about money, financial preparedness, and how the heck it all works! Here's more about Brittany:She's a Senior broker at Wealthwave - The How Money Works Company...Brittany was previously a dental hygienist who wanted more from life/business. She comes from middle American family who dealt with many financial challenges and learned the hard way through some of them. Brittany says  she is thankful for the hard times because "they have helped me to teach and help others..." Show links:Gift book: http://www.howmoneyworks.com/brittanyballardConnect with Brittany @Email: http://[email protected]: http://www.facebook.com/brittanyballardhmwSend us Fan MailSupport the show👉 Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2217305/support✨ The Free Aging Better Toolkit : https://livingbigmindfully.com/aging-better💌 Join the Thrive & Shine newsletter: https://livingbigmindfully.com/thrive-%26-shineAn occasional, intentional letter with reflections, resources, in-person gatherings, speaking updates, and new episodes—designed to support you in living a longer, stronger, more intentional life.As I spend less time on social media, this is the best way to stay connected.Connect:Web: https://livingbigmindfully.com/Contact: https://livingbigmindfully.com/contactYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingBigMindfullyFB https://www.facebook.com/livingbigmindfully/IG: https://www.instagram.com/katechampionauthor/