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  • Welcome to our Financial Success for Women Series!

    Women have unique challenges regarding their personal finances. That's why we created our Financial Success for Women series, a self-guided video journey built to empower the women of today to reach their version of financial confidence. Explore our popular Financial Success for Women series at your own pace, on your own time.

Financial Success for Women

Finding Financial Inspiration

Our Financial Success for Women series kicks off with a conversation with Liza Mickens, the great-great-granddaughter of Maggie Lena Walker. Walker, born in Richmond in 1864, was a pioneer of her time. Along with being the financial leader of her own family, she was the first female, African-American bank president, in a post-Civil War America where she was met with challenges every step of the way. Generations later, Liza celebrates her family's inspiring legacy. Liza graciously told us the unique history of her family and how it ties into her financial confidence today. 

Before you start on this journey, download our Financial Success Workbook! The fillable, interactive PDF will be the road map you need to guide you through this series. 

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Planning with a partner or independently? Choose one of the next two videos to watch!

  • Managing Finances on Your Own

    Feeling overwhelmed regarding managing your budget on your own? We're here to help you be the boss of your budget! Learn How to manage a single-income budget in an easy, non-intimidating way. (26 minutes)

     

  • Managing Finances Together

    Being in a relationship and managing a joint budget is easier said than done. We're here to help simplify and maximize you and your partner's budget and avoid any roadblocks along the way. (25 minutes)

     

How to Get Out of Debt

We know credit and debt can be intimidating, especially if you're figuring it out on your own. In this session, we'll give you tried-and-true methods to get you out of debt without losing sight of your bigger saving goals.  (7 minutes)

 

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Whether you're managing credit card debt, paying down student loans, or navigating homeownership, our partners at GreenPath can help.

  • Cherry Dale
  • "Your financial success starts with your next financial decision. We're rooting for you as you continue your journey equipped with the inspiration, strategies, and tools we've shared in this series. Need a boost or reset down the road? Come back to this series and our website resources whenever, wherever. We got you!"

    - Cherry Dale, Vice President of Financial Education

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