{"id":1575,"date":"2021-01-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-3-209-223-66.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/?p=1575"},"modified":"2021-01-25T19:39:13","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T19:39:13","slug":"6-personal-finance-influencers-you-should-follow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/6-personal-finance-influencers-you-should-follow\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Personal Finance Influencers You Should Follow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you want to make better financial decisions in 2021, you should start following personal finance influencers. Social media is a powerful tool, and we think it makes sense to use it to learn new skills and encourage ourselves to make smarter decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Consider that nearly half of millennials (ages 23 to 38) say that social media has tempted them to spend money that they don\u2019t have. 57% say they pay more attention to what their friends are spending rather than saving! FOMO (fear of missing out) is a powerful motivator. We adopt the values and behaviors of people we regularly follow and admire because it gives us a sense of community and belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source:  Charles Schwab Modern Wealth Survey<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are Who You Follow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The things you read and watch on social media every day can profoundly impact the choices you make in your daily life. In 2020, the average person spent 153 minutes per day on social media<\/a>. Of course, this is an average, so many spend even more time on social media. That kind of regular engagement has the power to shape everything from what you believe to what you buy and even how you vote. They say \u201cyou are what you eat\u201d and \u201cyou are the company you keep,\u201d so it stands to reason that, in our increasingly digital world, \u201cyou are who you follow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Personal Finance Influencers You Should Follow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So what if instead of following people who spend money we don\u2019t have, we decided to follow influencers who celebrate good financial habits? Will their good habits rub off on us if we regularly engage with their content? It\u2019s certainly possible! Consider it a mind hack that could help you stay focused on your top financial goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a list of our favorite personal finance influencers we think you should add to your social media diet. Not only are their profiles full of A+ advice and educational content, but they are fun and entertaining too. Enjoy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget Girl – Sarah Wilson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

@gobudgetgirl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Wilson, aka \u201cBudget Girl,\u201d is a debt-destroyer, side-hustler, and financial wellness advocate. For 6.5 years, Sarah has chronicled her financial journey with weekly videos on YouTube. Included are the successes and challenges she faced while paying off $33,000 of student loans in just three years on a modest reporter\u2019s salary ($26,000 \/year.) To improve her financial future, she\u2019s side-hustled, negotiated for better pay, and diversified her income stream. Inspired by a passion for financial freedom, Budget Girl proudly teaches others how to manage their money, pay off debt and live the life of their dreams for less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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