By the age of 25, Tori Dunlap had saved $100,000 and used the money to start a company, called Her First $100K. Three years later, the personal finance educator boasts more than 2 million TikTok followers, a No. 1-rated podcast, and a book scheduled for release later this year: “Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love.” Dunlap says she’s now financially independent — a goal that she believes all women should achieve. While Dunlap’s purpose is to help women pay off debt, save money and invest wisely, her advice also applies to men.
A strong financial foundation is essential, Dunlap says, to provide the freedom to leave toxic work environments and other unhealthy situations. “I want every woman to feel financially confident,” she adds. “It’s so important to get a financial education. The goal is to use money as a tool to build a better life for you, your family, and your community.” 1. Money is an uncomfortable topic for many women: The first step is to get more women to talk about money. “According to statistics, men are more likely to talk about money than women,” Dunlap says. “Women will talk about sex, death and religion more than they do about money, and I’m working to change that.” 2. Create an emergency fund: One of the most important financial goals is to create an emergency fund. “You need at least three months of living expenses in a high-yiel …