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.

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Hello my lovely ladies, this is Jasmine speaking directly to your phenomenal selves! I trust this message meets you embracing the might and magic that lies within you. Warm up those tea kettles, find your favorite comfy spot and get ready to dive into our exciting recap of the week - brimming with the fuel to drive your investment journey.

What I am Reading

Currently, I am revisiting and rekindling my bond with Brandon Turner's transformative book, The Book on Rental Property Investing: How to Create Wealth and Passive Income Through Smart Buy & Hold Real Estate Investing. It's like a mine filled with treasured tips, techniques, and truths about property investing. If you're just starting or thinking about property investment, this book is your key. I revisit and always extract new insights, proving learning truly is a continuous journey.

A Picture Worth a Thousand Words

The moment we've been eagerly awaiting is finally here! I'm over the moon to unveil a snapshot of my passion...

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...

Why Female Investors Should SERIOUSLY Consider The Philadelphia Real Estate Market – The Pros and Cons

As a Real Estate Coach and Growth Strategist, I have become a "data-driven/numbers gal," but today I'm going to generalize female investors. Women like to have all the information before they take the plunge and invest. Still, statistics show that once we're comfortable with the numbers and feel confident that we know what we're doing, we make phenomenal investors!

This week on the Women, Wealth, and Impact Podcast, I share the pros and cons of investing in the Philadelphia market from all angles to help investors identify the best opportunity for them. 

Let's zero in on some of the pros and cons needed to run a Rental Property Business in Philadelphia successfully. You'll benefit from this article if you're a new or aspiring investor. 

Keep reading to learn about the opportunities available in the city of brotherly love.

One major pro of investing in Philly's real...

Women Investing In Real Estate: What Women Can Do To Increase Their Wealth

Women often face unique challenges when investing in real estate. Learn how to navigate these obstacles and find out how to start investing today. 

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for women to make these mistakes 

1. To not feel confident in an investment because it doesn't make sense to them 

1. A recent Forbes article outlined what makes a real estate investment a good deal. https://www.forbes.com/sites/taramastroeni/2018/12/13/real-estate-math-how-to-tell-if-an-investment-property-is-a-good-buy/?sh=621b68f86437
2. Using rules and simple math equations to calculate exactly how much or what makes a deal decent is essential 
3. What happens when you commit to educating yourself about investing? Most women will see that it's not that hard; it's easier than you think. 

2. I need more time to focus on investing.

1. Even though investing in real estate full-time can be time-intense, starting...

• [00:03:16] Why many women take a backseat in their...

Having a 13 year old gamer isn't easy. The all night sessions, the loud rants with other children overseas and even the occasional 3 “no shower” stint is an even harder task.  

I have set screen times for him so he isn't just in front of the computer all the time but even that doesn't seem like enough. Until I discovered that the thing my son loves more than gaming is Money !!! He especially likes to earn it and not have to share it with his sister. 

So instead of paying an allowance. I pay him on commission.The word “allowance” in my head doesn't really set the tone for how real life will work . Even the word “allowance” implies a child is entitled to a certain amount of money just for living and breathing. That way he is actually earning the money and being paid on what he is actually doing. This teaches them that money comes from work. I use this spreadsheet as a guide and it works. We tally up every week and he gets...