How do married couples manage finances? The answer isn’t that simple. Here’s how a couple’s finance course can help build a better financial future.
Lea Satterfield, MBA, is a course instructor for MPowered Couples course. My husband and I had to have a tough conversation about gifting a car to someone we love. It’s something that could have brought friction to our marriage but instead at the end of the day through communicating about our feelings we came to the same conclusion: It just wasn’t…
Does making a budget really work for everyone? Read why Lea doesn’t think strict budgeting to the dollar may not be all it’s cracked up to be.
My parents both were the first individuals in their families to obtain higher degrees. And between them, they have multiple degrees. They accumulated student loans out of the wazoo. It took them a long time to pay them off and the cost of other things they could have done with the money was high. Because of this, they decided it…
In Part 1 of our “Ask The Instructor” series, you met Dr. Cynthia (Thia) Crawford. Today, we want to introduce Lea Satterfield, MBA! Lea is the Founder and CEO of MPower Co and instructor of our online financial course MPowered Couple. Lea is excited for the future of MPower Co and how the business, whether through its courses or coaching,…
If you haven’t heard of the Coronavirus going around called COVID-19 and the down market that is happening, my guess is you’ve been living under a rock. Both the fluctuations in the market and the risk of getting ill—potentially very ill—can stir up a lot of emotions. So, we wanted to give you a little positivity and issue some reminders…
If you’re just starting to date, there’s a lot of learning that happens: favorite genre of music, what you like to do on the weekends, and what your career goals are. While it might not be a first date question to ask about outstanding debt or long-term savings plans, it is critical that finances are a part of the conversation. …
In our courses Richer Retirement and MPowered Couple, we work to consolidate the information you need to know into one place. However, there are some extremely reliable resources that you should use regularly to help keep you on the path toward a stronger financial future. How To Check Your Credit Report Every Year: Annual Credit Report Check Federal law guarantees…
Wondering about the best time to start retirement planning? The answer is now! Whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s, it’s never too early (or too late) to start saving for retirement, even if it seems far away. The earlier you start saving for retirement, the more your money will work for you in the long run. With time…
Many Americans struggle with managing money and are stressed trying to make ends meet. According to Bankrate, nearly 60% of Americans couldn’t afford common unexpected expenses in 2017. And unfortunately, it’s not about if unexpected expenses will pop up in the future—it’s about when, Bankrate says. So to set yourself up toward the path of financial success, we’ve outlined a…