As women, our relationship with money can be incredibly complex. From wage gaps to being mothers, caretakers, and so much more, there are a variety of factors that can work against us as we attempt to financially flourish in our lives. Although the majority of these hinderances are beyond our control, there are steps we can take to improve our financial situations, and today, Carla is saying "let’s go girls" and bestowing some of that Shania energy on all the ladies listening out there. So go ahead, dust off that notepad, and prepare to turn the beat around with the top 10 essential tricks of the trade for women looking to level up their money game.     Today’s topics include:     The benefits of budgeting and utilizing the fellow women in your life for accountability    Emergency funds and why they are beyond necessary    Why addressing your debt now will only benefit you later    Retirement savings planning and the importance of taking your future self into consideration    Salary negotiation and the incredible impact it can have on your financial state    Improving your financial knowledge and making smarter financial decisions    Shopping smarter, avoiding impulse purchases, and tips to cut costs    Side-hustle considerations and why your savings will ultimately thank you    Monitoring your credit score consistently and reasons to be hyper-aware of where it’s at   How seeking professional financial advice will help keep you on the right path      Please make sure to rate, review, and follow us for more financial tips, tricks, and tactics. Tandia Financial Credit Union is here to help. Got Feedback? Want to learn more? Head to tandia.com for an experience as unique as you are