Create An Investment Account
Start investing today. There is a huge difference between investing on a monthly basis vs. savings on a monthly basis. The best part is that you can literally start your investing account with as little as $1.
You can open up to 5 customized investment accounts for each of your money goals, ie., down payment for a home, emergency fund, wedding, kids and so much more. My suggestion of course is to simply get started by opening an Ellevest Account today
I was able to walk away from a 6 figure federal gov’t job that had literally sucked the life out of me because I had a plan. I’m by no means the savviest sister on the planet. I am, intentional in what I want to accomplish. Stop procrastinating and take the plunge. Procrastination is the killer of all dreams.
Goddesses we are going to take this journey together. As I grow and learn then so shall you grow and learn. I was in one of the FB groups for Melanin crafters (I have a Cricut machine – soon I’ll have you buying one and crafting too) and a young lady indicated that she gets an anxiety attack every time someone places an order from her because she is so accustomed to being poor that she doesn’t believe that she should have more. I want you to let that sink in for a minute. Several other sisters chimed in and indicated that they felt the same way, and were relieved to know that it wasn’t just themselves feeling this way.
The notion that you can’t invest, ends right here and now!
Change Your Financial Mindset
I need you to change your financial mindset. One action at a time, one account at a time. You are responsible for yourself. You have to make the decision to change your behavior and actions. We all have the same 24 hours in a day regardless of skin color. With that being said, carve out 10 minutes of your 24 hours, and let’s make some changes now!
Here are 10 things you can do in 10 min. The choice is yours.
1. Create an Ellevest account
2. Put a load of laundry in the wash.
3. Watch the video on Ellevest by clicking here.
4. Stop and do 10 minutes of cardio to the latest CardiB Jam (lord knows I need to do this one according to the scale).
5. Call your mother-in-law and chat for 10 minutes.
6. Take a 10-minute shower and decompress.
7. Take 10 minutes and read about Ellevest and you will understand why I’m excited to be working with Ellevest to start this conversation about women and money.
8. Vacuum upstairs bedrooms & clean the toilets.
9. Put dirty dishes in the dishwasher.
10. Have a conversation with one of your girlfriends on why she also needs to create an Ellevest Account. You can not be the only sister in your Kabila that is doing well.
11. Walk 1 mile and burn off the mocha latte that you drank this morning.
We collectively have got to get excited about discussing money. I know in many black and brown households this is not the topic of the day. We have to change that narrative. I preach to women on the narrative that they simply need to take “ACTION” whatever that action may be. Inaction typically gets you the same results. Empower yourself – create and fund 1 goal, then share your story in 60 days.
Check out our complete Ellevest Investment Series
I’m excited to be working with Ellevest to start this conversation about
women and money. Yes, I will receive compensation if you become an Ellevest client.
The Melanin Goddess (“Solicitor”) serves as a solicitor for Ellevest, Inc. (“Ellevest”). Solicitor will receive compensation for referring you to Ellevest. Solicitor will be paid $3 per email registration and up to $1,000 when an individual becomes a client. You will not be charged any fee or incur any additional costs for being referred to Ellevest by the Solicitor. The Solicitor may promote and/or may advertise Ellevest’s investment adviser services. Ellevest and the Solicitor are not under common ownership or otherwise related entities.
