Welcome to the FInancially Intentional Podcast with Naseema McElroy! This is a weekly podcast covering all things personal finance for those ready to build wealth but who may not know where to start. We believe that you have all the tools to improve your finances because you and your family deserve it. Our hope is that by listening to this podcast, your circle of influence is enhanced. Let us be the folks you choose to surround yourself with.
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What Happens to Your Digital Life When You Die - Episode 185
Send us Fan Mail What will happen to your money, passwords, photos, and online accounts when you die? In this episode, I talk with Digital Legacy Thanatologist Niki Weiss about the plans most families forget to make. We break down how to choose the right people to manage your accounts, update your beneficiaries, avoid probate problems, protect your digital life, and share your wishes with the…
Learn and Grow Financially with Arro’s Tools - Episode 184 (Classic Episode)
Send us Fan Mail In this classic episode, I’m chatting with Ryan Duitch, Founder and CEO of Arro, a fintech company focused on helping people build credit more responsibly. Ryan shares why the traditional credit system can feel confusing, intimidating, and unfair for so many people, especially those who are new to credit, rebuilding credit, or living paycheck to paycheck. We talk about how…
How Real Bricks Makes Real Estate Investment Simple and Accessible - Episode 183 (Classic Episode)
Send us Fan Mail In today's classic episode, I talk with Chris Gerardi, Founder and CEO of Realbricks, about a different way to think about real estate investing. Instead of saving up for a huge down payment or becoming a landlord, Realbricks allows eligible investors to purchase fractional shares tied to individual rental properties starting with as little as $100. Chris explains how fractional…
How April Built Financial Freedom on a 9 to 5 Income - Episode 182 (Classic Episode)
Send us Fan Mail In today's classic episode, I talk to April Stewart, a personal finance coach who became a millionaire without starting a side hustle or business. April shares her journey of transforming her corporate salary into long-term wealth. After a tough job loss, she got serious about saving and investing, building a strong financial foundation and becoming debt-free. We discuss the…
How to Protect Yourself from Scams and Rip-offs - Episode 181 (Classic Episode)
Send us Fan Mail Join me in today's classic episode as I talk with R Persichitte, a money expert who helps people avoid scams. We chat about what fraud is, how it is different from rip-offs, and ways you can keep your money safe. R shares real stories about people who lost their savings and gives easy tips to protect yourself. Listen in to learn how to keep your money where it belongs. About our…
She Paid Off Six Figures of Debt and Built a Seven Figure Portfolio - Episode 180
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is such a full circle moment. I’m talking with Odunayo Ajayi, a Nigerian immigrant, mom, wife, Microsoft Technical Program Manager, author, and personal finance educator who went from student loan debt to building real wealth. We talk about paying off debt, getting on the same page with your partner, building an emergency fund, investing for your kids, and why…
What Every Homebuyer Needs to Know Before Getting A Mortgage - Episode 179 (Classic Episode)
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I sit down with Jennifer Beeston, a top mortgage expert, to talk about what you need to know before getting a home loan. We discuss why it’s so important to shop around for rates, how to avoid being ripped off by lenders, and the hidden costs that come with buying a home. Jennifer shares practical tips on how to make the best financial decisions, whether you're…
You Might Be Grocery Shopping At The Wrong Store - Episode 178
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk with Andy Ellwood, the founder of Stretch Groceries, an app that helps you compare prices at stores near you before you shop. Groceries are taking up more and more of our money, and I know so many of us are tired of guessing how much things will cost when we get to the store. Andy shares how becoming a dad helped him see just how wild grocery prices can be,…
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is such a treat because I’m sitting down with my friend Cody Berman, who became financially independent in his 20s and just released his book Retire by 30. Cody shares how he left corporate America, built side hustles, kept his expenses low, invested the gap, and created a life where work is now a choice. We talk about FIRE, digital products, real estate, house…
Retired Early by Ditching Traditional Financial Advice - Episode 176 (Classic Episode)
Send us Fan Mail In this classic episode, I had a conversation with Chris Miles, who went from being a traditional financial advisor to retiring in his twenties by creating passive income streams. Chris shares his incredible story of discovering that the old-school methods of saving and investing weren’t enough for the kind of freedom he wanted. He walks us through the ups and downs of his…