Social media has its ups and downs.
Social media is an incredibly powerful tool, and there is no denying it. We are living in an age where, because of social media, we can market more effectively and personally. Engaging with our friends, loved ones, and even mere acquaintances, is possible on a daily basis. It’s creating opportunities for us each day. However, it’s also creating horrible cycles of comparison for many people. Others are becoming more materialistic, since more personalized ads are available at their fingertips, encouraging them to spend money. If you don’t use social media in a way that serves you, it can become toxic quickly.
How do we use social media in a way that is healthy for our minds and our wallets?
I’ve found my peace on social media by following likeminded creators and individuals. If someone’s account is disturbing my peace, I decide to unfollow their accounts. Off the top of my head, I can already think of several examples. I have recently been unfollowing a lot of brands. Of course, I know what brands I love and decide to remain loyal to. However, I caught myself scrolling through their products and debating making a purchase more than I would like to. As a result, I decided to unfollow these brands. This way, I was less tempted to buy things, when I would really rather have the money in my savings.
Okay, now that we’ve got that covered, who are my favorite personal finance creators on social media?
There are so many amazing personal finance creators on social media. Each day, they inspire me to progress through my journey and make steps in the right direction. Without further ado, here they are.
Tori Dunlap (@HerFirst100K):
Tori Dunlap saved $100,000 by the time she was 25 years old. She’s known around the web for her incredible courses, blog, and content, each of which is dedicated to fighting the patriarchy through educating women about their finances. Follow her for relatable memes, money tips, and more.
Rachel Richards (@MoneyHoneyRachel):
Rachel Richards is a creator known for sharing her journey in the FIRE movement. FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. She famously retired at 27 and now owns a large quantity of investment properties, making her income passively. Of course, becoming a member of the FIRE movement does not need to be your end goal, but Rachel’s involvement in it makes her a pretty great source of finance tips.
Lily RN Budgets (@LilyRNBudgets):
Lily RN Budgets has made waves in the finance community on TikTok. When she’s not creating helpful PDFs to allow her viewers to budget their money, she is using her products to organize her own finances. She shows herself allocating her paycheck to certain expenses, sinking funds, and savings goals. Lily is also incredibly transparent about her income and personal goals, which has allowed her to build an incredible bond with her community. Follow her for an incredible example of what absolutely everyone should sit down and accomplish each payday.
Ellie Withers (@TheLady.Fire):
Between her adorable pink graphics and the tips they contain, Ellie Withers is absolutely killing the personal finance creator game. She recently has grown her community to over 6,000 individuals on Instagram. Like Rachel, Ellie is a member of the FIRE community. She shares incredible savings tips, while also updating her community on where she stands and the meaning behind the FIRE community.
So, there you have it.
Those are a few of my absolute favorite financial creators. Did you happen to notice that they’re all women, too? I am so inspired to pave a successful financial path for myself as each of these lovely ladies has. I couldn’t be more grateful to learn from them, and I couldn’t recommend their content more.
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