Author: Financial Influencer Network (FIN)™

Financial Influencer Network™ (FIN), co-founded by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®, and Earl Cox, connects brands, organizations, and media partners with trusted financial experts, educators, creators, and speakers. On AskTheMoneyCoach.com, FIN contributes practical articles informed by its members’ expertise, reporting, and perspectives to help readers make informed money decisions. Individual contributors and sources are credited within each article. Through content collaborations, speaking engagements, ambassador programs, and media partnerships, FIN helps organizations educate audiences while creating paid opportunities for its members.

The True Cost of Being a Sports Fan: Build a Game-Day Budget

A $70 ticket rarely means a $70 day at the stadium. Add parking, food, drinks and a souvenir, and an affordable-looking outing can become a much bigger purchase. Across a season, streaming subscriptions, extra games and sports travel can push the total higher still. Quick answer: Build a sports budget around the full season—not just […]

Should You Use Your 401(k) to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?

The Financial Influencer Network (FIN) is a network of 33 financial educators, creators, and advisors. FIN provides practical financial education for people making real-world decisions about debt, saving, investing, and building wealth. One question now getting attention is whether using a 401(k) to eliminate credit card debt creates relief or a larger financial problem later. […]