In this engaging episode, I sit down with financial guru and content creator Vivian Tu, known as "Your Rich BFF," to explore her inspiring journey from a hardworking immigrant family to Wall Street and ultimately to her role as a financial influencer. Vivian shares pivotal moments, such as leaving her high-paying job at JP Morgan to pursue content creation, and discusses the profound impact of her mentor on her financial habits and career trajectory. She offers insights into why financial literacy is often neglected, especially among women, and provides strategies to bridge this gap. Vivian delves into common financial mistakes, how the pandemic reshaped her views on financial security and practical tips for maximizing earnings and overcoming the fear of investing. She also explains her belief in equity rather than equality in relationships, offering advice on how couples can strive for equity to ensure a healthy partnership. Tune in to gain valuable financial wisdom and be inspired by Vivian's journey and insights. Whether you're starting your financial journey or looking to deepen your knowledge, this episode offers practical advice and thought-provoking discussions that will resonate with and inspire everyone. 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Get to Know Vivian Tu 01:01 Vivian Tu’s Upbringing 03:18 The Start of Vivian Tu’s Journey 08:08 3 Important Financial Lessons 11:36 Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Financial Literacy 13:12 The Most Common Financial Mistake 14:25 How To Start Investing 17:43 Overcome Your Fear of Investing 19:18 Budgeting for Investing 21:23 The Brag Book 23:05 How To Ask for a Raise 25:50 Mindset Shift for Women 27:59 Equity vs Equality in Relationships 31:06 Financial Tips for a Healthy Relationship 34:21 Vivian Tu’s Perception of True Richness 37:13 The ‘STRIP’ Method 39:21 RICH AF: Vivian Tu’s NYT Best Seller Book 41:56 Vivian Tu’s Purpose as Your Rich BFF 42:54 Talk to Your Friends About Money 45:17 Final Thoughts Follow Rachel here: https://www.instagram.com/ms_rach/ Follow Vivian Tu here: https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff/ Purchase ‘Rich AF: The Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life’ here: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9780241644966

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