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

As you’ve probably guessed, I’ve amassed a ton of tips and tricks about money in my years as a financial planner.

And I’m so excited to share a few of my favorite hacks in the next several Financially Wise Living episodes.

Here’s No. 1, and it’s so important: Know your money story and how your past experiences have shaped how you think, feel and deal with your finances today.

Once you know your money story, you’ll be even better equipped to reach your financial goals more effectively—and with a more positive outlook.

Stay tuned for even more finance hacks in the coming weeks—until then, I’m sending you lots of money love!

Brittney

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.