Berna Anat’s “Money Out Loud”: A Financial Guide for Marginalized Communities

Berna Anat, author, podcaster, and financial hype woman.

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Berna Anat, a first-gen Filipino American and financial hype woman, is on a mission to make personal finance more accessible to marginalized communities. With her book, Money Out Loud. All the Financial Stuff No One Taught Us, she provides an education on finance that she wishes she had when first looking into the topic.

Anat’s approach to saving, investing, and paying off debt is unique in that she acknowledges the systemic barriers that marginalized communities face when it comes to obtaining financial security. She describes the world of money as “hella male, hella pale, and hella stale,” and believes that confronting the truth about capitalism and systemic discrimination can help individuals overcome the shame associated with financial struggles.

Anat is determined to bridge the diversity gap in the financial industry and provide advice that is relatable to everyone. She acknowledges that the advice given by older white men is sound but not always relatable to her personal experiences. Her advice on budgeting, saving, and celebrating financial victories is practical and aimed at making people feel more connected to their financial goals.

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