Your Wealth & Beyond

Emily Guy Birken helps people become more financially savvy. She took a year off from teaching when her son was born, and in that time began writing for both Wise Bread and PT Money - and discovered a way to make use of her skills as both a teacher and a finance nerd. She’s written four books, including The 5 Years Before You Retire, Making Social Security Work For You, Choose Your Retirement, and, most recently, End Financial Stress Now: Immediate Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Financial Outlook. I’ve been reading her books and blogs for many years, and I’m thrilled to have her on the podcast to discuss her journey into financial education, the common issues and mistakes we both see in so many retirees, and the unique challenges facing individuals as they approach retirement. In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: How Emily became an “accidental” financial guru - and how her gap year after giving birth to her son led her to focus on financial education. Why it’s so important to dream big and small - a