Amanda Holden, award-winning money writer, speaker, and educator, joins the podcast to discuss all things investing through her business, Invested Development, she educates women about investing and other money topics — because Amanda believes that the world needs more women with financial power. Using a unique and effective mix of deep industry knowledge and humor, Amanda has taught tens of thousands of women how to invest. In this episode we discuss: What Amanda’s quitting corporate America process looked like + how she saved $30,000 Why Amanda turned away from her lucrative Investment Management career  The importance of emergency funds + how to turbo-charge yours Handling the emotions of investing in uncertain times  Index Funds as a long-term investment strategy, retirement account taxation, capital gains, + the risk and reward of investing + more Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Amanda: Website Instagram:@dumpster.doggy Twitter:@dumpster.doggy Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide