Money Not Spent was created to teach finance education often not taught in families and schools. Covering topics such as paying off student loans, budgeting, saving, investing, index funds target date funds, and ETFs such as info about 401k, Roth IRA, and “House Hacking” for real estate. Strategies and apps, books, and resources available. Applicable to anyone, especially younger people Millennials and Gen Z. Lessons learned from books, real-life experiences, advice for younger self and younger people with what I have learned and continue to learn on various financial topics. To create an safe environment to help educate and take away the taboo of discussion of money and personal finance. Solving problem of financial literacy, and lack of financial education and empowering others to learn and implement strategies to help them in short and long-term financial planning. More articles and content coming soon!
Who Else: Contributors of all sorts from investment pros to frugal maniacs can request to publish savings & investment content.
Mission: Help those who have never saved money learn to finally get a leg up when it comes to their finances. Goal = go city to city and help those with less privilege learn how money works!
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- JD is an avid runner who believes fitness leads to more action in life
- JD is an Iowa State fan of the Cyclones
- JD is an avid book reader and mental health advocate.