Hey Reader! This week's newsletter is dedicated to all of the new grads out there. Congratulations!! I started Sisters For Financial Independence when my younger sister was about to graduate from college in 2018. I felt it was my duty as the oldest sister to impart some financial lessons. As the oldest immigrant daughter, I was the first to navigate the college application and FAFSA process, student loans, the corporate world, employee benefits, and so much more. No matter what stage of life...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Last month, a California jury awarded $6 million to a young woman after finding that Instagram and YouTube were deliberately designed to be addictive. Not because of what she saw on those platforms. Because of how they were built. Infinite scroll. Autoplay. Notifications engineered to pull her back in. A jury called it what it is: a design defect. And I couldn't stop thinking about one thing: The EXACT same design is running in your shopping apps right now! The infinite scroll on...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader Have you ever looked at your bank balance on a Tuesday morning and thought, “Wait... where did that $80 go?” Usually, we blame ourselves. We tell ourselves we need more willpower, better discipline, or fewer lattes. But I’m going to let you in on a secret from my “past life” in AdTech: It’s not you. It’s the machine. Before I started Sisters For FI, I spent over a decade in IT and Advertising Technology. I’ve been in the rooms where we built the systems designed to turn your every...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Happy New Year Reader! We welcomed 2026 in Athens! What a fun time! Here's a shot of the Erechtheion temple with the famous Porch of the Caryatids. The new year can bring so much hope and so much promise. This year, I'm letting go of the need to run full speed ahead on goals and resolutions, but focusing on small behavioral changes that are more sustainable. One of my favorite things to do is to take on some personal projects to help me get out of my comfort zone and get off the autopilot...
8 months ago • 1 min read
The holidays are only a few weeks away, but I want to send out this reminder to you, Reader. YOU have the power this Christmas season! YOU have the right to say NO to situations that cause stress, anxiety, and financial hardship. YOU have the opportunity to create new traditions. YOU decide how you want to feel after the holidays are over. And I want you to think about something: if you couldn't post anything about your holidays on social media, would you do things differently? It seems that...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader! Open Enrollment 2026 is here — and it’s your chance to set yourself up for peace of mind and bigger savings next year. I get it; we all get busy, and it can be easy to ignore all those emails from HR and opt for the default benefits choices. However, if you want to achieve more savings and less stress in the new year, you must sit down and review how to maximize your benefits. In the latest video, we cover: ✔️ How to choose the right health plan for your family’s needs ✔️ Why...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! I need to talk to you about something that looks innocent but is secretly impacting the financial health of millions of women: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL). You see the button everywhere—"Pay in 4 easy installments." It’s slick, it’s easy, and honestly, the marketing is cute (think pastel colors and "you deserve this" vibes). But as the data shows, BNPL companies are specifically targeting female shoppers with emotional tactics, turning small, frequent loans into what is being called...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hello hello Reader! If you’re feeling stuck with your student loans, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: refinancing can help you lower your interest rate, shrink your payments, and save thousands over time — if you do it the right way. In this week’s new video, I break it all down in plain English 👇 🎥 Watch now: Student Loan Refinancing: The ULTIMATE 2025 Step by Step Guide You'll learn: ✓ What is student loan refinancing, and how does it work? ✓ Who should refinance student loans...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Reader - Would you enter into a committed relationship with: Partner A: whose salary is $75k, makes good financial decisions, and is generally financially responsible OR Partner B: who makes $150k, has poor financial intelligence, and is not willing to change any of their financial habits? Money is a tricky subject in relationships, but it is an important one. Settling down with a partner might feel like something for way later—but the truth is, who you choose to build a life with can...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read