Financially Forward: How To Use Today's Digital Tools To Earn More, Save Better, And Spend Smarter

Financially Forward: How To Use Today's Digital Tools To Earn More, Save Better, And Spend Smarter
Tags: Alexa Von Tobel

Chief digital officer at Northwestern Mutual, founder/CEO of LearnVest, and New York Times bestelling author shows how to use the simple tools of the digital age to get more out of our money. We live in a new financial world. Our wallets like every other aspect of our lives have gone fully digital. From mobile pay to robo-advisers to cryptocurrencies, technology is rewriting the rules for how we earn, save, spend, and invest. Most people have no idea what to make of the latest trends. But where most people see confusion, Alexa von Tobel sees opportunities for everyday Americans to make and keep more of their money. Technology has made virtually every aspect of our lives cheaper and more convenient: from hailing a cab to getting a prescription filled to buying groceries. So why shouldn't it do the same when it comes to managing our finances? Alexa von Tobel shows that it can. In this straightforward and jargon-free guide, she shows us how to use the simple tools found on any smartphone to earn more, spend less, and invest smarter and with fewer headaches. Readers will learn: * How to navigate the world of mobile pay and how going cashless can help you avoid unnecessary fines/fees * How to automate your investments and savings to keep earning you money while saving you time and stress * How to protect against privacy breeches and keep your data accounts, and identity ultra secure * What the Bitcoin hype is all about and what it means for the future of money Money is going digital whether we like it or not. It's time to move Financially Forward...or get left behind.