Alexa Von Tobel Quotes

Alexa Von Tobel is an American entrepreneur and financial expert. She is the founder and former CEO of LearnVest, a personal finance website and digital platform. Von Tobel's mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions. She has been recognized for her contributions to financial education and has been featured in various media outlets. Von Tobel's dedication to helping others achieve financial well-being has made her a respected figure in the finance industry.

When you have a lot of money, there's so many places you can go to manage your money. But when you don't have money, mathematically you actually need a financial plan more. You can't really afford to make mistakes. So why is this such a luxury product?

At LearnVest, we're working to make financial planning both accessible and affordable so that everyone has the opportunity to get on track financially.

I am so organized that it's dysfunctional. Everything has a place. I am a very visual person, so my environment is important to me. If my environment is messy, I can't think clearly. I don't like clutter. A clean desk is a clean mind for me.

I'm proud that LearnVest is creating content that helps expectant moms tackle their finances. As much as possible, we hope to lessen the stress during what is said to be such a life-changing time.

Kids can learn a lot about necessities and wants by recognizing what people live without. A common routine, but one that should not be overlooked, is having a family donation to a charity for those less fortunate. Ask your kids to search for items, toys, or clothes that they no longer use and contribute those items a collection box.

If you fail to pay your minimums for any debt on time, your credit score will take a major hit and you run the risk of seeing the interest rate on all of your cards go up. An easy way to remind yourself to pay, is to sign up to receive your statements via e-mail.

I don't want to tell you what to buy. I just want ... -Alexa Von Tobel

I don't want to tell you what to buy. I just want to help you think about why you're buying it.

There is no denying that auto-bill pay is easier and more convenient than keeping track of and remembering to pay all of your bills each month, so it makes sense to use it for fixed expenses that you have approved and that you're 100% comfortable with.

As a wife, daughter, friend, and the founder and CEO of LearnVest, my schedule is anything but simple. But I learned early on how meticulously manage my time.

Your credit report should be 100% accurate, so make sure everything is entirely correct. If something doesn't look right, dispute it.

The most common reason new mothers return to work sooner than they'd like to is because they can't afford to go without their salaries any longer.

Even if you feel like your debt is just never going to go away, think long and hard before declaring bankruptcy. Declaring bankruptcy means that getting a loan for anything will be next to impossible for the next 10 years.

For many, graduation marks the end of formal student life - the end of long spring breaks and of thinking that a 10 A.M. class is far too early.

I always have Moleskine notebooks on my desk. I am a big journaler. Every day I write down where I went, who I spoke to and what it was all about. Richard Branson told me to do that.

Investing in renter's insurance is hugely worthwhile. It protects you from a whole load of financial pitfalls around your home. Your home should be the center of your sense of security - not the cause of you losing financial security.

There are many random, unprotected sites online that appear safe to use and are ready to accept credit card information. You wouldn't give a stranger off the street your credit card information, so be extra cautious about who you are sharing it with online.

Flowers make me irrationally happy.... -Alexa Von Tobel

Flowers make me irrationally happy.

Losing your job is terrifying, but being prepared ... -Alexa Von Tobel

Losing your job is terrifying, but being prepared makes it so much easier.

As a new entrepreneur, you need a stake in the gam... -Alexa Von Tobel

As a new entrepreneur, you need a stake in the game, but you can't risk it all.

The fact is, women don't like to talk about money, let alone deal with it. Though we're killing it at work, earning more than ever, running our households, and making big-ticket decisions, too many women still worry they'll be judged by what they earn and how they spend it.

Make the most of online banking to make your life easier and keep your finances organized. Online banking is great because it offers quick, easy, 24-hour access to your checking and savings accounts.

Personally, I am obsessed with my mom, and I would... -Alexa Von Tobel

Personally, I am obsessed with my mom, and I would do literally anything for her.

A financial plan is a way to take all of the money advice you come across and figure out how it applies to your specific financial situation.

This isn't like cancer, where we don't know the solution. Financial planning is math. We have the answers, yet it's this huge cause of stress.

Tax time is the perfect opportunity to jumpstart your spring-cleaning by tackling your financial to-do list.

Without any formal personal finance instruction in our high school or college curricula, many college seniors who graduate in the red will continue to make common financial mistakes that only exacerbate their debt burdens.

What's the point of creating a budget if it's not ... -Alexa Von Tobel

What's the point of creating a budget if it's not possible to follow through?

We're providing planning to a huge audience who's never had access to financial planners before. This was always my plan for LearnVest. It was in my very first pitch deck.

When I was younger, I used to play mind games in which I'd try to finish tasks in minutes. My favorite was when I would shower, lay out my school clothes, then devour my dinner - in 15 minutes flat.

The best advice that I can offer is that being proactive and a careful planner is key. Think about the major things that could shake up your financial life, and I'll bet there are some great ways to protect yourself.

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