Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Money Noticias podcast, hosts Sunem and Israel are joined by Meghan Lim, known for her money transparency, side hustles, and personal finance tips on her IG, Meghan Makes Money. Meghan shares her money story as a first-gen Filipino American, discussing how her parents influenced her views on money and her …

Send us a Text Message. #84: In this episode of Money Noticias Podcast, Israel shares his experience of moving to Mexico City. He discusses his motivations for the move, his financial preparation, and the challenges he has faced. Despite the cultural differences and challenges, Israel has found joy in living in Mexico City and has gained valuable r…

Send us a Text Message. #83: On this episode of Money Noticias Podcast, host Sunem is joined by Viviana Vasquez from OverGenPoverty. Viviana shares her journey of overcoming generational poverty to build wealth and create a supportive community for first-generation individuals. The discussion delves into Viviana's career pivot from teaching to tech…

Send us a Text Message. #82: On this episode of Money Noticias Podcast, hosts Israel and Sunem dive into the important topic of financial boundaries, recognizing the need for support in the first-gen community. Episode Takeaways: Financial boundaries are an internal process and require self-awareness. Budgeting is a key tool for setting and maintai…

Send us a Text Message. #81: On this episode of Money Noticias Podcast, Israel and Sunem are joined by Nathalia Segoviano, who shares her journey of paying off credit card debt and achieving financial stability. Nathalia is a Guatemalan immigrant, first genwealth builder, mother and wife. She started her journey by paying off over $18,000 of credit…

Send us a Text Message. #80: Can money really solve your life's toughest problems? Join us, Israel and Sunem Tovar, as we challenge this notion by sharing our own experiences navigating financial success and personal hardships. Our story isn't just about wealth but about resilience and strategic planning. We discuss the importance of managing expec…

Send us a Text Message. #79: On this episode of Money Noticias Podcast, Israel is joined by Emily Maretsky, also known as the Teacher Financial Planner on Instagram. Emily shares her journey from being a high school teacher to becoming a financial planner specializing in working with educators. She discusses her initial struggles with understanding…

Send us a Text Message. #78: In this solo episode of the Money Noticias podcast, the hosts, Israel and Sunem, discuss the single tax (again), which refers to the additional financial burden placed on single individuals in a society structured for couples. They explore the impact of the single tax through a financial and gender lens, highlighting th…

Send us a Text Message. #77: In this episode of Money Noticias podcast, Sunem and Israel interview Erica Cruz, a coach, speaker, and founder of Courage Driven Latina. Erika left a six-figure tech job and moved back into her childhood room to start her coaching business. Within 12 months, she grew her business to multi-six figures from that room. Sh…

Send us a Text Message. #76: In this solo episode, hosts Israel and Sunem, discuss the importance of credit and provide three tangible steps to develop a credit card strategy. They address common misconceptions and fears around credit cards and emphasize the need for financial literacy and responsible spending. Episode Takeaways: Developing a credi…

Send us a Text Message. #75: In this episode of Money Noticias podcast, Sunem and Israel interview Lizbet. She is a first-gen Latina and mom of two, who has paid off over $80,000 WHILE still traveling with her family thanks to budgeting and travel hacking. As a money coach, her goal is to build up women’s financial confidence to help them create op…

Send us a Text Message. #74: In this episode of Money Noticias Podcast, the hosts, Israel and Sunem, discuss the concept of the 'first-gen tax' and how it impacts individuals who are the first in their families to navigate certain financial and societal challenges. They provide examples of the first-gen tax, such as translating for parents, financi…

Send us a Text Message. #73: In this episode of Money Noticias podcast, Sunem and Israel interview “Purple” from APurpleLife.com retired at 30 in 2020. She's a black woman who worked in marketing and started writing about her journey to financial independence in 2015. She was able achieve her goal quickly by tripling her income through job hopping …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Money Noticias podcast, hosts Israel and Sunem discuss index funds and their benefits. They explain that the stock market is a market where investors can buy stocks representing a small slice of a company. They emphasize investing in the stock market to combat inflation and make money work for you thro…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Money Noticias podcast, Sunem and Israel interview Yasmin and Tijani Musa, hosts of the How We're Doing It podcast. Yazmin and Tijani share their journey of becoming debt-free and achieving financial milestones. They discuss the impact of their immigrant backgrounds on their money journey and the importanc…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Money Noticias podcast, the host, Israel and Sunem share valuable tips and tricks on how to travel more while still meeting your financial goals and living a comfortable lifestyle. From planning your travels to leveraging credit card points for free flights, they cover a range of strategies to help you…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, hosts Israel and Sunem, interview Sarai Tovar, their oldest sibling. She discusses her decision to move to Tennessee in search of a better life and her experiences growing up in a household with financial struggles. Sarai reflects on the different money experiences within her family and the impact of being t…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Israel and Sunem discuss the topic of overspending and provide tangible strategies to combat it. They explore the reasons why people overspend, including emotional spending, lack of financial boundaries, and money scarcity. They emphasize the importance of tracking expenses, remembering your financial why, c…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Money Noticias podcast, Israel interviews Ray Tran, a financial literacy school teacher, wealth/real estate coach, and real estate investor residing in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating with a degree in Financial Economics, Ray began working at Ernst & Young. Despite his initial enthusiasm, he soon realized t…

Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode of Money Noticias podcast, Israel and Sunem discuss the importance of protecting assets as first-generation wealth builders. They share personal updates and talk about the need to have beneficiaries on investment accounts and wills to ensure assets are passed down properly. P.S. In the episode, we said t…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Money Noticias podcast, Sunem and Israel interview Sophia Khawly, is a second-generation Haitian-American from Miami, FL. She has been a nurse for over 15 years and currently works as a Traveling Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in 10 different states and traveled to over 50 countries for leisure. Sophia…

Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode of Money Noticias podcast, the hosts, Israel and Sunem, discuss credit cards and share their own credit card journeys. They emphasize the importance of understanding credit and how it impacts financial decisions. They aim to normalize credit card usage and empower listeners to make informed decisions abo…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Money Noticias podcast, Sunem interviews Evie Prete a first-gen Latina, engineer, and Salary Negotiation Coach for women of color and founder of La Mala Mujer blog. Evie helps women monetize their inner dopeness and build financial empowerment by teaching them how to slay their salary negotiations. As of D…

Send us a Text Message. In this bonus solo episode, Israel and Sunem are joined by their good friend and fellow money coach Maideli to discuss navigating layoffs and unemployment. They share personal experiences and provide tips for preparing for a layoff. The conversation emphasizes the importance of knowing your monthly expenses, having an emerge…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Money Noticias podcast, Sunem and Israel interview Haley and Justin Brown-Woods a married, millennial couple that began their debt free journey in the Fall of 2019. After blowing through a $600,000 lawsuit payout and racking up over $220,000 worth of debt in three and a half years, Haley and Justin got ser…

Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode, we delved into the intricate relationship between money and love, focusing specifically on navigating finances in romantic relationships. We emphasized the importance of establishing financial non-negotiables and needs, while also highlighting the significance of compromise in a healthy relationship. We…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Money Noticias podcast, Sunem and Israel interview Tae Kim, the founder of Financial Tortoise, a YouTube channel focused on personal finance and building wealth slowly. After paying off $105,000 in student loans in 3.5 years with his wife, he found his passion for educating others about money. He creates w…

Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode of Money Noticias podcast, the hosts, Israel and Sunem, delve into the concept of the single tax, exploring how society's structure impacts individuals' financial burdens based on income and relationships. They emphasize the importance of strategic financial decisions and highlight how having a partner c…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Money Noticias Podcast, Daniel Braun joins Israel and Sunem to discuss the world of credit cards and travel hacking. Daniel currently runs a YouTube channel that teaches people how to maximize value from credit cards while also developing smarter everyday personal finance habits. He has grown his YouTube s…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Money Noticias, hosts Israel and Sunaim discuss the differences between investing in real estate and the stock market. They share their personal experiences and provide valuable insights into both investment options. In this episode you will learn: The different ways to invest, including real estate and th…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Money Noticias podcast, host Sunem and Israel are joined by Adriana from Adriana Talks Dinero. Adriana Galvan is La Jefa and founder of Adriana Talks Dinero, LLC. She has humble roots of being the first born daughter to immigrant parents (Mother from Tamaulipas, Mexico and Father from Oaxaca, Mexico). …

Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode of Money Noticias Podcast, hosts Israel and Sunem share their personal experiences and insights on how investing has positively impacted their lives. They discuss the power of investing, the financial security it provides, and the freedom and options it offers. In this episode you will learn: The Importa…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Israel and Sunem speak with Walli Miller who is a Latina, first-gen college graduate, and a financial coach who works with millennials and genZers who feel overwhelmed by the thought of budgeting, saving, debt payoff and want to begin building wealth. She's a millennial who spent her 20s living paycheck to p…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Money Noticias podcast, Israel and Sunem share their personal goals and intentions for the year 2024. They discuss their health, money, and professional goals, highlighting the importance of setting a financial why and visualizing one's best life. They also provide strategies and tools for listeners to set…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Money Noticias, we are joined by special guest Bianca Alba, the founder of This Latina Travels. Bianca shares her personal journey as an immigrant and the joy of being able to travel for pleasure. She emphasizes the importance of building a community and the privilege of being able to afford travel experie…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Money Noticias Podcast, Israel and Sunem Tovar, are back with another solo episode where we dive deep into our reflections on the year 2023. We share our challenges, proud moments, and how getting our money right has played a crucial role in our lives. In this episode you will learn: Sunem shares her chall…

Send us a Text Message. Samantha Lee a Hmong-American, the eldest daughter of refugee/immigrant parents, a speaker, and a health coach who helps people of color lose weight and break out of following racist diet culture rules, joins the Money Noticias podcast to discuss the similarities between health and money journeys, particularly when it comes …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the topic of inflation and its impact on our financial lives. We define inflation as the rise of prices and the decline of purchasing power over time. We also highlight some inflation trends and provide specific ways to combat inflation and navigate it more successfully. Connect with us! Instagram…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Money Noticias Podcast, Sunem and Israel are joined by Jessica, co-founder of The Fioneers blog and YouTube channel. They discuss their journey to financial independence and how they have leveraged their money to live the life they want without jeopardizing their future. Sunem and Israel share their go…

Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode, we discuss the concept of financial independence, also known as work optional or FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). We explore the importance of pursuing financial independence, particularly for people of color, and how it can empower individuals to reclaim wealth and rest. We discuss… What fi…

Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode, we talk all about how to get your money right for the holidays! We discuss… How important it is to financially prepare for the holidays so you don’t go into debt Strategies you can implement to keep your spending monitored The importance of tracking your expenses during and after holiday spending How se…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sunem and Israel speak to Maribel Francisco from Our Wealth Matters. She is a first-gen immigrant money coach who has been featured in a variety of national platforms, including Univision and the New York Times. You can follow her on IG @ourwealthmatters We cover… The financial pressures we experience and in…

Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode, we talk all about sabbaticals! We discuss… What a sabbatical is Why you should strongly consider taking a sabbatical, especially if you’re a person of color and/or come from a first-generation background How to financially prepare for a sabbatical Israel’s experience financially preparing for a sabbatic…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sunem speaks to Dulce Toscano, an online business coach and world traveler. Dulce Toscano is a First Gen. Daughter of Immigrants, Latina CEO, Business Coach, Speaker, and Full-Time World Traveler. She is on a mission to help others pivot in pursuit of freedom. Freedom of time, location, freedom of choices an…

Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode, we talk all about an exciting change for our business and brand! We discuss… How we are closing The Dream Teacher Project chapter and how we came to that realization How scarcity plagues the field of education and how that informed our decision to pivot The importance of getting your money right if you …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we had such a dope conversation with Cynthia Diaz, the founder of Financial Space. You can follow her on IG at @financialspace We cover… Her experience in education and how she transitioned out of the field The importance of not settling for less money even if you are in a service-based career How knowing wh…

Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode, we talk all about the components of debt. We discuss… The different components of debt and how debt works How interest rates (APR’s) and fees work The importance of not being afraid of debt and that we are educated on how to use it strategically And so much more! Listen to Episodes Ep. 22 | How to Take …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sunem and Israel speak to Maria Melchor, the founder of FirstGenLiving. Through FirstGenLiving, Maria teaches first-gen professionals how to turn their paychecks into a happier, wealthier life. She is a proud Mexican immigrant living in New York City. You can follow her on IG @firstgenliving We cover… Maria’…

Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode, we talk all about government-based student debt! We discuss… The consequences of not paying your student debt, particularly as it relates to your credit score The key changes that President Biden made to student debt repayment options The public service loan forgiveness program The differences between v…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we had a really funny and insightful conversation with our brother, Danny Tovar! We cover… How he grew up thinking that having debt was normal due to growing up in poverty His skepticism towards investing and how he equated investing with something that only white people did The importance of normalizing inv…