As a CEO, Founder, and multi-millionaire, it’s easy to forget that I got my start by saving $100K. And I wouldn’t have been able to do that without some badass money tools, like a HYSA, net worth tracker, and sustainable shopping choices. Use this as your go-to resource for all the tools to help you fight the patriarchy and get rich.
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Your #1 financial priority is a 3-6 month emergency fund in a high-yield savings account (or HYSA).
It's a non-negotiable no matter what stage of your financial journey you're in.
A typical savings account earns you 0.39% in interest. Our recommended HYSA earns you 4.60% APY** for those with direct deposits and 1.20% APY** for those without. It’s the one personal finance hack that isn’t too good to be true.
The longer you wait to open up a HYSA, the more interest you miss out on.
Your credit score is your adult GPA. A credit card (used responsibly!) can establish + help build a healthy credit history. This is one of our favorites to do just that!
With a 1.5% cashback offer on every purchase made for your business and no annual fee, this is our preferred business credit card. You can earn rewards faster with employee cards at no additional cost. And you’ll feel extra secure with fraud protection and zero liability.
Tori’s personal favorite card to get free travel (she literally flew business class to Europe for free with the points from the Reserve!) Earn 5x total points on air travel and 10x total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase through Chase Ultimate Rewards and 1 point per $1 on all other purchases.
Knowing your numbers is the first step toward Your First $100K. Keep them all in one place with Empower’s financial dashboard–our favorites are the debt payoff and net worth trackers.
Your 401(k) doesn’t automatically roll over when you switch jobs. Don’t leave that hard-earned money on the table! Use Capitalize’s free rollover service to move your old 401(k) into a new or existing IRA.
Overwhelmed by your student loans? Juno uses the power of group buying to negotiate with other banks to get members better deals on their student loans. You can join Juno for free today to access their deals. Rates for refinancing start at 2.25% fixed with up to $1,000 cash back.
Try Ladder – a smart (and affordable) term life insurance option that may offer personalized pricing and flexible coverage so you can protect your family with ease. It takes about 5 minutes to apply and to see if you’re approved. If you’re between 20-60, you may get up to $8M in coverage.
Put more money back in your wallet with an app that helps you manage your savings and minimize your debt. By utilizing roundups and bringing your friends and family into the fray, pay off debt faster and know exactly where your money is going.
You can never be too prepared. Whether you need to create your own will or trust as part of your financial plan or go through the probate process to settle someone else’s, Trust and Will make it easy (and affordable) to get started.
From the looks of my LinkedIn profile, it may look easy breezy, but there are still SO many days that I’m running around saying “how tf do I business??” The tools below are some that I’ve used from the beginning as I launched HFK and some that we added to our stack as our team has grown to 15+. Whether you’re a solopreneur or working with a team, these tools can help you save time and money.
If you’ve been personally victimized by the Dave Ramseys and Suze Ormans (BOMBASTIC side eye) who tell you not to spend money, I’m sorry. We don’t do that shit here. I am a person and a millionaire, and I LOVE spending money. I just focus on things and brands that I care about. Here are some of my favorite brands to spend money with that also are doing great things in the world.
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*10x based on FDIC monthly savings account rate as of November 2, 2023.
**SoFi members with direct deposit can earn up to 4.60% annual percentage yield (APY) interest on all account balances in their Checking and Savings accounts (including Vaults). Members without direct deposit will earn 1.20% APY on all account balances in Checking and Savings (including Vaults). Interest rates are variable and subject to change at any time. Rate of 4.60% APY is current as of 11/02/23. Additional information can be found at http://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet