The following blog is by Brittney Castro originally published in Brittney Castro’s Blog – Financially Wise Women.

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A lot of people I work with and talk to on a regular basis share their deepest money fears, anxieties and concerns with me.  Most of them come to me feeling alone on their financial journeys, and lost about what to do next since they never received an adequate financial education growing up.  The confusion about how much to save, how to pay off your debt, what to invest in, how to balance saving and spending, what insurance is needed, how much to save for retirement, how to put aside money for your kids’ college education, etc. is something that we all struggle with.  What I’ve found is that the difference between those who have a solid financial foundation and achieve their financial goals are the ones who take the time to learn about personal finance and overcome the major roadblocks that everyone faces with their money.

I know you want to get to a place in your financial life where you have fun with your money, make more and save more of it, and invest more in your financial future.  I believe the best way to do that is through financial education and financial planning.  And my new Money Class will provide you with all the tools you need to help build a strong foundation for your financial life and ease any stress, worry or anxiety you have about your money.  It opens January 27, and I hope to see you in the class!

Until then, have a great day!

About the author: Brittney Castro, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ is the Founder and CEO of Financially Wise Women, a Los Angeles based financial planning firm for women. She specializes in working with busy professional and entrepreneurial women who are passionate about life and want to gain clarity around their money. Brittney’s mission is to help women plan and create the life of their dreams, free from anxiety about money. She is known for her non-judgmental, compassionate approach to financial planning. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Planning Magazine, Investment News, and Registered Rep Magazine. Away from the office, you can find Brittney working out, drinking green juice, reading, playing at the park with her dog Arya and of course dancing. Visit her at http://www.financiallywisewomen.com and request a FREE 30-minute Discovery Session to discuss how financial planning can help you use your money to live a life you love. Financially Wise Women is a registered investment adviser offering advisory services in the State of California and in other jurisdictions where exempted.