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Cultura and Cash

Lessons from the First Gen Mentor for Managing Finances and Cultural Expectations

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Cultura and Cash

By: Giovanna González
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Money Lessons from the First Gen Mentor

Cultura and Cash is a practical and jargon-free money guide to help you tackle your finances as a First Gen Latina. In this valuable book, The First Gen Mentor, Giovanna “Gigi” Gonzalez, uncovers cultural and systemic barriers First Gen face in their financial journey and provides actionable solutions on how to overcome them. Through storytelling and real-life examples, she’ll go into depth and explain best practices for creating a solid financial foundation through emergency funds, credit building, budgeting, debt payoff, and investing.

This book will improve your money mindset and give you the information you need to create financial success on your terms with family in mind. You will learn how to balance family expectations while prioritizing your own financial wellness and that money does not control you and limit you. Instead, it’s a powerful self-care tool you use to your advantage to support you and those you care about. Listen to this book and you will be empowered to take action and start designing a life you love.

©2024 Giovanna González (P)2024 Greenleaf Book Group Investing & Trading Money Management & Budgeting Personal Finance Money
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Gigi! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself and your journey. I just set up my kiddos 529 accounts and I am going to set up my nieces custodial brokerage accounts I don't to have access to the money as unhinged 18 year olds. Thank you for the nudge to all the things I've had on my todo list for a couple of years.

I would definitely want to hear more of your thoughts on the investing side.

I am a licensed life insurance agent and now I can give people an actual guide on why whole life or IUL isn't the best option for them with steps and tax logic instead of just my personal opinion. Eres un orgullo!!

LOVED!!

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I throughly enjoyed the book and I think others will too. Even though money is often times an uncomfortable subject, GiGi manages to speak on the matter with ease and relatability. Especially for the Latin community. I found myself smiling a lot throughout the book because this felt like it was genuine advice from a big sister. If you are looking to learn more about money, I highly recommend this book. Gigi put a lot of things into perspective and gave language to the Latin experience as it relates to money.

Money explained well for the Latin community

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This book is a great read for anyone- not just Latinas. Because the difficulties that poverty imposes on a person are nearly universal, like having to figure out how to pay rent and other living expenses while trying to put yourself through college, the lessons in this book are for anyone who grows up financially disadvantaged. Giovanna offers practical advice, such as paying off your credit card balance every month because you do not need to keep a balance to build good credit. Her voice is soothing and her approach is non-judgmental, which makes you want to keep listening, learning and actioning her advice.

Excellent Practical Financial Advice

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I enjoyed reading this as part of a book club. I really saw how this ties to real life and was provided with tools to improve my financial situation. I’ve recommended it to my niece and cousins

Relatable

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Wow so i originally bought this book when i heard about Gigi in the weekly podcast i subscribed too. And let me tell you the Audible is so amazing I had to purchase this book on Audible because I’m always on the road her voice is so good and straightforward i absolutely love it and will be listening to it again. Gigi you have a follower and supporter for life here.

Thank you for writing this book!

Amazing Book!

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Since reading this book I have learned what a high yield savings account is and have opened one. I learned about balance transfers and learning health boundaries when it comes to money and budget and family. As a first gen it’s hard to try to juggle it all and still be able to have the need/want to help others but like it was mentioned you have to put your life vest on first and then help others. This book gave me so much knowledge and confidence. I only wish this book was available in Spanish so my mom could take her own view points on it.

The doors this book has opened

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Gigi is reliable and is like the friend who is unapologetically herself and recognizes the challenges or nuances of growing up bicultural. I thought I would benefit from the investing portion the most but was surprised to feel seen in her own stories. This is an easy listen with actionable steps.

Advice and validation from a friend I wish I had in my 20s

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Love how the content is delivered, Highly recommend. Lay's a solid foundation for financial development.

I've read many finance books. Being first gen myself this one really resonated with me.

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Although I am not a first gen my children are part of that community. I was never taught much about finances growing up & struggled financially just like my parents. I was able to identify to this book & learn a lot. I will be passing it along to my young adult children & we will be able to grow our finances together!

Thank you for staying true to the Cultura!

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