Episode 366: How To Bounce Back from Financial Setbacks and Adversity w/ Lynnette Khalfani Cox

In this episode, we chat with personal finance expert and author, Lynnette Khalfani Cox, who discusses how to overcome financial setbacks and adversity. She outlines 10 common challenges people face that negatively impact them financially & emotionally, which she calls the "dreaded Ds". Lynnette provides us with some key strategies for bouncing back and assures us that there are always ways to recover and build resilience after a setback; focusing on your mindset and emotional health is the first step.

In this episode you will learn: 

• Strategies for bouncing back such as: Leveraging your network & connections to find opportunities, cutting expenses and finding ways to earn extra income, prioritizing your goals and tackling them one at a time + others.
• A breakdown of the 10 common challenges people face that impact our money- the dreaded D's 
• Examples of how to switch & save money in areas like healthcare, food, phone bills, & childcare.
• How discrimination in housing, jobs, and lending can significantly impact someone's financial situation + more

Other Links Mentioned in episode:

• Check out Lynnette's latest book here, "Bounce Back: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Resilience".
• Episode 187- How to Get Your Employer to Pay $5,250 Towards Your Student Loans Before the End of 2020
• Episode 151-Everything You Need to Know About the Economic Relief Package with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
• Episode 261- How To Improve Your Financial Well-Being, Embrace Fin-Tech Solutions & Evolving Technology w/ Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
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