Her Discussions with Dr Faye Bate

Girl to Girl: Investing for beginners & the money rules women need

Her Discussions with Dr Faye Bate

Show Notes

The reality is, most of us were never taught how to save, invest or build wealth, and women often pay the price for that. Today I'm joined by Abigail Foster, former chartered accountant and founder of Elent, who's on a mission to make financial education accessible for everyone. What you’ll learn: 💷 the 3–6 month emergency fund rule 📈 how to start investing as a beginner 🛍️ 3 steps to break a shopping addiction 🏦 when you actually need a financial advisor 📱 why budgeting apps can hide your spending habits 👵 why women can end up with much smaller pensions than men Resources & links mentioned: Abigail’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abigailrosefoster/?hl=en Elent Financial Education - https://www.elent.com/ 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA== 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: [email protected] 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

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