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✨ Open Portfolio Role: Account Executive QA Wolf - 80% Test Coverage in 4 Months ✨ Companies spend over $40 billion a year on software testing—with…
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Thrilled to host an Inspired Capital portfolio company on the podcast this week: I spoke with Nami Baral, the visionary Founder & CEO behind Niural…
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Financially Forward: How to Use Today's Digital Tools to Earn More, Save Better, and Spend Smarter
Currency
Chief digital officer at Northwestern Mutual, founder/CEO of LearnVest, and New York Times bestelling author shows how to use the simple tools of the digital age to get more out of our money.
We live in a new financial world. Our wallets--like every other aspect of our lives--have gone fully digital. From mobile pay to on-demand everything to cryptocurrencies, technology is rewriting the rules for how we earn, save, spend and invest.
Technology has made virtually every aspect of…Chief digital officer at Northwestern Mutual, founder/CEO of LearnVest, and New York Times bestelling author shows how to use the simple tools of the digital age to get more out of our money.
We live in a new financial world. Our wallets--like every other aspect of our lives--have gone fully digital. From mobile pay to on-demand everything to cryptocurrencies, technology is rewriting the rules for how we earn, save, spend and invest.
Technology has made virtually every aspect of our lives cheaper and more convenient. Shouldn't it do the same when it comes to managing our finances?
Von Tobel says that it can. In this straightforward and jargon-free guide, she shows us how to use the simple tools found on any smartphone to put more money back into our wallets. Readers will learn:
Six new trends that are impacting our finances - and how to optimize them
How to navigate the world of mobile pay, and cash in by going cash-free
How to save time and money by putting your savings--and spending--on autopilot
Best practices for keeping your identity and financial accounts ultra-secure
How to talk to digital natives - ie your kids - about financial planning
What the Bitcoin hype is all about and how to prepare for the future of digital money
Preparing ourselves for the financial future gives us the security and freedom to live our richest lives. It's time to move Financially Forward...or get left behind. -
Financially Fearless: The LearnVest Program for Taking Control of Your Money
Crown Business
"Controlling your personal finances means controlling your destiny -- and being able to build your own entrepreneurial life. In Financially Fearless, Von Tobel shows you how to get the books of your own financial life in order - so you can live boldly, autonomously, entrepreneurially.”
- Reid Hoffman, co-founder and chairman of LinkedIn and author of The Start-up of You
"Von Tobel believes that financial planning shouldn't a luxury. She has the ability to share spot-on advice with…"Controlling your personal finances means controlling your destiny -- and being able to build your own entrepreneurial life. In Financially Fearless, Von Tobel shows you how to get the books of your own financial life in order - so you can live boldly, autonomously, entrepreneurially.”
- Reid Hoffman, co-founder and chairman of LinkedIn and author of The Start-up of You
"Von Tobel believes that financial planning shouldn't a luxury. She has the ability to share spot-on advice with people across the country and give everyone the ability to join the movement."
-Tony Hsieh, NY Times bestselling author of "delivering Happiness" and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.
"If you’re the type of person who’d never be caught dead buying a book on personal finance, pick this up right now. As fearless as the name suggests, von Tobel is a fresh face of a new generation.
- Cathie Black, Former Chairman of Hearst Magazines
"Von Tobel's mission to help Americans become Financially Fearless is so important. She's so on point with the information and empowerment people need where their finances are concerned."
-Nate Berkus, author of Home Rules
"What I love about this book is how von Tobel guides you, clearly and honestly, to improve your finances while still living your richest, most satisfying life. Getting in financial shape doesn’t have to be painful—Financially Fearless proves that, once and for all."
-Gail Simmons, author of Talking With My Mouth Full
"Financially Fearless is incredibly readable, and more importantly, actionable. Von Tobel is a refreshing and genuine financial guru.”
- Cynthia Rowley
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