Michelle Muranaka, Barnum Financial Group

Money and stress typically go hand in hand. Use this month to to kickstart your financial wellness and get in touch with a financial professional to avoid this type of unneeded pressure. #FinancialLiteracyMonth #FinancialWellness

Why are so few women investing? Many women cite that one of the major barriers to investing is a lack of knowledge and confidence in investment management. Additionally, a recent study by Merill Lynch found that 70% of women believe that "the financial services industry has traditionally catered to men'' and that a majority of women say that they just don't talk about money and finances. That makes the answer to our question a little clearer. So what can we do? Let’s start by bringing financial literacy into the classroom and instilling financial understanding and confidence in young kids. #WomenInInvesting #FinancialLiteracyMonth

Don't be fooled into the typical mindset of "life insurance isn't for me!" While there are plenty of misconceptions surrounding life insurance - it's too expensive, the process is overwhelming, "I don't need it" - it's important to understand why life insurance is a smart financial move. Some of the benefits to having life insurance include peace of mind, relieving your loved ones of any sort of debt, providing financial support to your family, replacing much-needed income, and ultimately, ensuring a financial future for your family. #LifeInsurance #FinancialLiteracyMonth #AprilFools

Wishing everybody a safe and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!