In this episode of Show Bid Pod, Emma Claire and Carissa dive into five simple yet impactful steps that creatives can take right now to set themselves up for a stronger financial future. Whether you’re a performer, freelancer, or self-employed creative, these actionable tips will help you build financial stability and start making your money work for you—today.

WE TALKED ABOUT:

• Opening a high-yield savings account (HYSA) vs. traditional savings accounts
• The benefits of a Roth IRA for retirement savings
• Using apps like Acorns to start investing with spare change
• Automating savings and investments to ensure consistent contributions
• Tracking expenses with tools like Rocket Money or Google Sheets
• Encouraging listeners to take action on one of the financial steps discussed

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

Open an HYSA with Ally and receive a $100 bonus (referral link): https://www.ally.com/referral?code=8F3X5T4V7K

Sign up for Acorns and get $5 invested for free (referral link): https://www.acorns.com/share/?first_name=Emma&shareable_code=85JRKNU

Download our FREE PDF Resource for 5 Things Creatives Can Do TODAY to Improve their Financial Futures

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