EP#40 - FINANCIAL FREEDOM: A PATH TO DEBT-FREE RETIREMENT IN STEM with Bertha Winston
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In this episode, I talk with Bertha Winston, CEO of The Winston Experience, about achieving financial freedom and a debt-free retirement, especially for STEM professionals. We delve into her journey, practical financial strategies, and the importance of financial literacy for both young people and adults.
Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Bertha Winston
- Can you share your journey to retiring debt-free and what inspired you?
- How or who do you help in your business now, and how do you do it?
- What advice would you offer STEM professionals aspiring to retire without debt?
- How important is financial literacy for young people, and where should they start?
- How can parents instill financial literacy in their children early on?
- What are some strategies you teach at The Winston Experience to achieve financial freedom?
- Can you talk about your book and how it helps others?
Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Financial Freedom
- Debt-Free Retirement Journey: Bertha shares her personal experience of paying off debt to retire worry-free, emphasizing the importance of financial planning.
- Helping Retirees: The Winston Experience assists retirees and those planning to retire by eliminating debt, repairing credit, and becoming worry-free.
- Advice for STEM Professionals: Bertha advises starting financial planning early, focusing on debt elimination, maintaining a good credit score, and creating an emergency fund.
- Financial Literacy for Young People: Bertha stresses the importance of starting investments early, avoiding credit card debt, and instilling financial discipline in young people.
- Parental Guidance: Parents should teach their children about financial management, the importance of savings and investments, and the benefits of starting early.
- Strategies for Wealth: The Winston Experience provides financial strategies, including tax minimization, debt elimination, credit repair, and investment education.
- Author Journey: Bertha shares her journey as an author, highlighting the importance of overcoming personal obstacles and striving for success, with her upcoming book focusing on financial freedom.
About the Host: Tiffani Teachey
Tiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.
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