The Financially Free Blog

Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO

Message from the CEO - Managing Fear

For full disclosure, I had an entirely different email written to go out today speaking to the reality show we produced - Financially Naked, which is premiering tonight and will be launched on YouTube starting tomorrow. It’s a passion project of mine and the team’s that we’ve spent months working on; but due to yesterday’s market halt and ongoing fears about COVID-19, I feel compelled to send an entirely new message.

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Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO

Investing for Millennials

The Millennial Generation tends to be anti-establishment when it comes to their money, which is why so many tech companies are developing apps to try and reach them.

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Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO

Welcome to the Real World

These tips will help guide young graduates through this difficult transition and set the groundwork for future financial success!

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3 Ways to Make Money While Spending Money

Have you ever thought about making money as you spend money? It may be a foreign concept to some, but there are great tools out there to help you earn money when you need to spend it.

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6 Tips for Budgeting as a Freelancer

Whether you’re self-employed or working at a traditional job, the basics of budgeting won’t change: keep track of your cash flow, live below your means, and save!

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My Quarter of Yes

One of our clients shares how putting herself first and saying "yes" to what she wants out of life changed her life and helped her achieve her best quarter at the Financial Gym yet!

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Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO

Top Ten Ways to Improve Credit Scores

Having a great credit score will not only save you thousands of dollars on interest over time, but it also gives you the flexibility to be creative on how you achieve your financial goals


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Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO

Don't Be a Salary Hostage

Financial literacy is achievable no matter what stage you are on in your financial journey, and the only key to success is a commitment to discovering it.

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Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO

Top Ten Money Saving Moves

One of the first steps to getting financially fit is to find ways to save money. Here are my top ten money saving moves.

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Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO

Mythbusting: Student Loans

Let’s talk about repaying student loans as soon as possible and debunk some of the myths about them.

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Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO

Toning up Your Finances

Summer is a season of spending for most people, and just like we spend the spring months getting toned and ready for summer, we should be getting financially prepared as well.

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Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO Shannon McLay, Founder and CEO

5 Ways to Earn an Extra $1,000 A Month

If you’re willing to put in a little extra work, you can earn an extra $1000 per month. These are five money making strategies to consider.

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