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Jul 2023
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Building Financial Confidence: Knowing Y...

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Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! On this special 100th episode, we’re joined by Marika Stimac, a life coach dedicated to helping people improve their financial literacy and achieve their financial goals. Marika, who has written a book called "Keys to Financial Confidence: Unlock Your Best Life," shares valuable insights and actionable steps to create a positive financial legacy.


Marika talks about the importance of bringing awareness to the impact of one's financial situation and shifting to a more positive mindset about money, highlighting that financial legacy is not just about leaving behind a large sum of money but also about the mindset and values that are passed down. 


Join us to learn how you can be mindful about money and how your actions and words can influence others. 


In this episode we’ll talk about:

•Actions and words around money influence others in your life.

•Shifting to a positive mindset about money can create a financial legacy.

•Being mindful of how you handle money can potentially help others in their lives.

•Financial legacy is not just about the amount of money one leaves behind, but also the mindset.

•Leaving a financial legacy involves creating meaningful connections and thoughtful gestures.

•Legacy is about leaving gifts of opportunity, experience, and influence for children, not just material possessions.

•Mindset and habitual practices play a significant role in financial behaviors.

•Identifying and understanding the origin of money stories can lead to healthier financial behaviors.

•Overcoming money drama and reframing mindset is crucial for financial success.

•Personalized investing aligned with your passions and goals can lead to meaningful financial growth.


Visit dontretiregraduate.com for a full transcript of this episode.


About Marika Stimac:


I became a life coach with the intent of helping people unlock their best lives but quickly recognized how many people are held back by their financial insecurities. Now I am dedicated to empowering individuals to improve their financial literacy and feel confident in their ability to achieve their financial goals and live the life they desire.


@thefinancialconfidencecoach 

www.linkedin.com/in/marikastimac

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