Hello, power ladies! It's Jasmine here again, excited to walk with you on your path to financial freedom. This week, we're exploring the exciting world of bold investment - a journey full of possibilities and strength.

In investing, we can beat our fears and turn challenges into wins. Let's bravely kick-off this financial adventure, all set to experience its riches. I'm here to spark action and nurture your confidence every step of the way.

My Current Reads

This week, I've been digging into a powerful and insightful article that really caught my attention. The key message? Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to making informed investment decisions.

In our complex and unpredictable financial world, having a clear roadmap can light our way forward. It can guide us towards smart, informed investment choices and help us avoid common financial pitfalls. This isn't just about being savvy with our money - it's about empowering ourselves and securing a better financial future.

Yes,...

To Buy Your First Property

I kicked off 2023 with a workshop for my Women Who Build Wealth Community Hub; the workshop is called Fire Up Your Finances. 

In that workshop, I discussed using SMART Planning to reach your income goals. The community LOVED it for a very simple reason--many of them were familiar with SMART Planning and used it in their 9 to 5's but never applied this robust framework to their finances. 

If you're unfamiliar with the acronym SMART stands for:

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant 
• and Time-based.  

The concept is simple--you create a goal that follows all of the parameters I mentioned above and map out an action plan that you can track to ensure you reach your desired outcome. 

Let's say your goal is to save for a down payment on your first property. To apply the SMART framework, you would make sure your plan includes: 

The Specifics: 

Buying a property isn't complicated, but there are things you need to know...

Balling On A Budget? 5 Steps To Creating A Budget That Works For You!

Let's keep it real popular culture doesn't celebrate budgeting. We're living in an Instagram-- Big Birkin Bag --Affluence equals followers world, and budgeting does not fit the aesthetic.

There is also a common misconception that budgeting is not something that wealthy people have to worry about, right?...

Wrong!! 

News Flash: Ballers Budget, even if you don't see it on their social media feeds. And if you're declaring 2023 as the year of your Financial Turnaround, you must learn how to make budgeting work for you--Luckily, I have a blueprint that has worked for myself and the hundreds of women I've worked with inside my Real Estate Coaching Business. 

In this week's episode of the Women, Wealth, and Impact Podcast, I 5 Steps To Creating A Budget that works for YOU.

If you identify as a:

Yo-yo saver (save a lot, blow it fast)

Living paycheck to paycheck

Someone working hard as heck but having no idea...

Financial planning plays a huge part in our daily life. The average woman thinks about their finances 5-10 times a day. Not planning will sometimes lead to tons of stress, so I have developed a simple system that helps me get organized. As Emily Stroud said, “If you take control of your finances today, then you won’t be a victim of them tomorrow.” Let's introduce you to a simple exercise that will improve your financial planning.

We know that the general prices for goods and services are rising. It is imperative to determine the status of your current finances that will help you think about how you will improve your financial planning. One of the easiest ways to track your expenses effectively is the “Highlighter Exercise Method,” which will show how you have already spent your money. When I have the women in my community do this, their reactions are mixed; some cry, others are surprised. After the initial shock, it’s time to take...