I wouldn’t really say this was out of my comfort zone.. meeting internet strangers in real life isn’t new to me. But recording myself on camera professionally? That definitely pushed me a little! Skool is all about building real connections, and this week was a great reminder of that. I made a post on the Skoolers page about how I use the whiteboard in my kitchen to plan out my activities. A random person commented, which sparked a great conversation -- and before I knew it, I learned there was an in-person Skool meetup happening in Chicago on Sunday. I knew I had to go. And it was so worth it. We recorded our very own VSL, shared insights, learned from some seriously talented people in this business, and wrapped it all up with an amazing authentic Greek meal. The vibe was genuine, inspiring, and just plain fun. If you’ve ever thought about doing your own real-life meetup, I can’t recommend it enough. There’s just something about taking those online connections offline -- it makes everything feel more real, more personal, and more powerful. How was your weekend?

🎸 Day 30: What’s Next on Your Financial Journey Take a breath. Seriously. Pause for a second and look back at how far you’ve come. Thirty days ago, you started this challenge maybe feeling overwhelmed, unorganized, or unsure where your money was really going. And now? You’ve tracked it, named it, managed it, and started building a system that actually works for you. You’ve gone from reactive to intentional. From guessing to knowing. From hoping to doing. That’s massive. 🧭 The Journey So Far Here’s a reminder of what you just accomplished: Week 1: Awareness & Foundations You learned where your money comes from, where it goes, and how to take control without judgment. Week 2: Safety Nets & Credit You built your emergency fund, learned the history of credit (and how to make it work for you), and created stability instead of stress. Week 3: Debt & Growth You tackled credit cards, student loans, and the mental game of paying down debt while still planning for the future. Week 4: Protection & Legacy You insured your progress, explored investing, repaired credit, organized your financial life, and built a real legacy plan. That’s not just financial literacy -- that’s transformation. 💥 The Mindset Shift Here’s what separates you now from when you started: you think differently. - You’re not avoiding money anymore, you’re in a relationship with it. - You understand that wealth isn’t just what you earn; it’s what you keep, protect, and grow. You know that your finances are just a reflection of your habits, your priorities, and your values, and those things are fully in your control. 🚀 What Comes Next This isn’t the end. It’s your launch pad. From here, you can: - Keep building with the Rock Your Real Estate and Rock Your Stash courses. - Stay connected in the Skool community and share your wins, your “aha” moments, and your progress. - Revisit this 30-day series anytime you feel off track. - And most imimportantly... keep practicing what you’ve built.

Here’s the truth no one likes to talk about: money isn’t just about you. It’s about what happens when you’re gone, when you can’t speak for yourself, or when the people you love most are left picking up the pieces. If you’ve ever seen a family torn apart over an inheritance (or even something as small as who gets Grandma’s wedding ring) you already know why this matters. Your financial legacy is more than numbers. It’s clarity, organization, and peace of mind for the people who come after you. Here's Day 29's lesson: 🧾 The Power of Getting It in Writing Let’s start with the basics: everyone needs a will. Even if you don’t have a mansion, a trust fund, or six figures in the bank, you have assets -- your home, your car, your savings, maybe even that growing investment account you’ve worked so hard to build. Without a will, the state decides what happens to all of it. And trust me, that process isn’t fast, fair, or simple. A will isn’t about being morbid. It’s about being kind. You’re removing confusion, preventing arguments, and saving the people you love from stress they don’t deserve while they’re grieving. You can create a will through a lawyer, an online platform like Trust & Will or LegalZoom, or even draft one yourself with the proper witnesses. The point is --do it. 💻 Get Organized Before Life Forces You To Here’s a hard truth: most families don’t know where anything is. Bank accounts, insurance policies, passwords, logins, even where the safe deposit box key is -- all of it lives inside one person’s head until it’s too late. Let’s fix that. Start a Financial Legacy Folder -- physical, digital, or both. In it, include: - Bank and investment account info - Mortgage, insurance, and retirement documents - Updated list of passwords (or a password manager master key) - Copies of your will or trust - Contact info for your attorney, accountant, or executor - Notes or instructions for family, beneficiaries, or dependents It doesn’t need to be pretty -- it just needs to exist.