My belief is that everyone can use a form of financialtherapy, which includes coaching, teaching, talking, reviewing and reflecting on various strategies to assist in securing their financial freedom and stability.
Invest in yourself
Pay yourself first (at least 10% of your income)
Know your self-worth
Choose APY (Annual Percentage Yield) over APR (Annual Percentage Rate)
Remember that "Debt Robs You of the Opportunity to Save and Invest"
Financial Literacy Educator
Who is BarbraJSpeaks?
My passion is coaching and mentoring young adults on the skills to pay the bills. Once you enter the workforce, the need to manage your money is critical to your financial success.
Barbra Jackson is a native of Atlanta, Georgia.
She is aFinancial Literacy consultant with expertise in:
Money Management
Budgeting
Savings
Investing/Wealth Building
Debt Management
Credit Card Management
Student Loan Debt Reduction
Career Preparation
Car Buying Tips & Strategies
Moving Out/Lease Tips & Strategies
A 21-year Career and Technical educator of the public high school sector with expertise in teaching the following classes:
Financial Literacy
Banking/Investing/Insurance
Accounting
Business Management
Business Law
International Business
15 years as a former Project Manager with AT&T
BBA from Georgia State University
MAT from University of Georgia
Online Teaching Endorsement (OTE) from Kennesaw State University
Here's a few of the Bootcamps that BarbraJSpeaks offers:
FINANCIAL LITERACY BOOTCAMPS
BarbraJSpeaks has created a variety of Financial Literacy Bootcamps for youth and young adults. Understanding money at an early age is the KEY to financial freedom. Being equipped with the knowledge and resources to manage your money is your ticket to winning with money.
DEBT BUSTER BOOTCAMP
Debt Robs you of the opportunity to Save and Invest. Click image above to view the entire program. Sessions include:
Your Wealth Determines Your Health
Keeping up with the Jones
Credit Cards/To Have or Have Not
Snowball Fight/Even in the Summer
Don't hang your flower baskets so high you can't water them
Murphy's Law is real
INVESTMENT BOOTCAMPS
Investing in funds that make money while you sleep is one of the greatest ways to build wealth. These are a few options to consider:
Mutual funds
Index funds
401k, 403b
ROTH IRA
Traditional IRA
ETF's
Set it and forget it!!!!! All investments should be automatic deductions.
CAREER PREPARATION SUCCESS
Have you been denied a job or overlooked for a promotion? Hire me to compose your winning resume and assist you with the interview tips and techniques to help land you your dream job, Click herefor details of my services.
BUDGETING
Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Do you get paid and ask yourself, "Where did all my money go?" Hire me to teach you how to budget using the 50/30/20 rule and learn how to keep money in your bank account each month. My simple strategies and tips will have you "winning" with money!
Customize your session. Sign up and choose your individual topic(s). Every session can be individualized.
"I consult young adults with a passion for speaking life into their dreams and visions so that they manifest the plans they've created into reality."
"I inspire young adults to believe in themselves. Encourage them to know that success is what you make it to be. Hard work is rewarded with results. Your passion is your purpose!"
My philosophy on financial success is:
Research the career that fits you
Prepare a winning resume
Secure that awesome interview
Get the Job
Manage your new paycheck
Create a budget
Set short term and long term financial goals
Set up an emergency savings account
Minimize credit card debt
Invest in long term retirement funds
Spend Wisely
INVEST IN YOURSELF!
"A Budget Gives You Approval To Spend"
Partners
Speakshops with the Stewart Foundation non-profit
Financial Responsibility and Savings 2015
Branding and the High School Roadmap 2017
Top 10 Things You Must Do Now To Secure Your Financial Future 2018
Speakshops with Reigning Hope non-profit
Resume's, Recommendation Letters, and Scholarships -2018
College & Career Success- 2018
All About the Money- Saving Before & During College -2019
10 Things to consider to gain Financial Freedom 2020
Speakshops with other organizations
Seniors Are You Ready?
2017-2019 Parkview High School
Financial Literacy for Teens
2015 Berean Christian Church
Investing 101-
2016 Berean Christian Church
All About the Smoney-
2018 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter
Economic Empowment Financial Exploration for Youth
2019 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Pi Alpha Omega Chapter
Career Preparation Seminar
2019 Angels Are Networking
Financial Planning & Budgeting
2019 Angels Are Networking
Money, Movement & Meditation. Pink Goes Red
2020 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Tau Pi Omega
Credit and Debt Buster
2021 New Grant Chapel AME Church
Friday Night Lights "Just Got Paid, Where did all my Money Go?
2022 New Grant Chapel AME Church
A Seat at the Table
2022 Girlfriends Helping Girlfriends
Exquisite Pearls -Resume Workshop
2022 Psi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Leaders By Design Resume and Budget Workshops
2022 ETA MU Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
TESTIMONIALS
What Everyone Is Talking About
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Debt Buster Boot Camp with BarbraJSpeaks, has educated me in such a way that has given me the confidence that I never had before to handle major decisions concerning my finances. The sessions also assisted me in learning to manage day to day spending that created a more secure future with saving tips and finding money I didn't know I had. Barbra’s lively and non-intimidating delivery made it easy and enjoyable for me to learn!
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Jennifer F.
Boot Camp Participant 2022
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Barbra’s Debt Buster Bootcamp is the gift that I didn’t realize I needed. The sessions made me think more strategically about debt, saving, investing, and how they should be viewed together to get a better understanding of one’s overall fiscal health. I used to beat myself up about waiting so long to “get it”. However, each of Barbra’s sessions are no-judgement zones. She presents the information in such a fun way that’s so easy to digest. Homework has never been so cool, and the scavenger hunts to find money are one of the many highlights! My big takeaway: our fiduciary responsibility is to be good stewards of the resources that have been entrusted to us, that we’ve worked so very hard for. We owe it to ourselves to become more educated on how to make that happen. I urge you to sign up for the Debt Buster Bootcamp, or any of the other sessions/workshops offered by BarbraJSpeaks. It’s totally worth the investment!”
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Jarvis R.
Boot Camp Participant 2022
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My name is Tammy C. and I was a proud participant in BarbraJSpeaks Debt Buster Boot Camp 2021. This Boot Camp was very interactive with homework and assignments that provided me with simple strategies and tips to help me with building wealth and managing my money. I learned a lot from understanding my credit score, how to re-allocate money and lots of tips about investing and the proper terminology when speaking with an advisor. Barbra knows about financial freedom. I really enjoyed every class. As BarbraJSpeaks taught me "Your wealth determines your health" Everyone should enroll in Barbra's Debt Buster Boot Camp.
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Tammy C.
Boot Camp Participant 2022
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Thank you, Barbra for the Boot Camp initiative. It's been a great tool for me to manage my finances and budgeting. Furthermore, by saving interest on credit cards, I'm now able to pay myself by putting those funds as well as other savings into another account as if I was paying myself instead. I've been able to look at things much different since starting this Boot Camp. I didn't realize I was wasting so much money. I've been finding other means of replacing certain video streaming and online shopping as well. Cancelled some subscriptions and paying off debts has been quite lucrative. The ultimate goal for me is to increase my credit score and not get into unnecessary debts. So far so good. I'm now interested in stock trading now that I'm in a good financial place. Thanks for the training and looking forward to the future classes. I'll be inviting my children to participate as well.
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Donnie R.
Boot Camp Participant 2022
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Taking BarbraJSpeaks Debt Buster Boot Camp was very beneficial to me and my family. She is a trusted expert in this area who has shown me how to budget, save, pay down debt, set financial goals, and improve my credit score. Because of her, I am closer to achieving my dreams. Thanks again for everything.
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Stephanie M.
Boot Camp Participant 2022
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Taking BarbraJSpeaks Debt Buster Boot Camp was very beneficial to me and my family. She is a trusted expert in this area who has shown me how to budget, save, pay down debt, set financial goals, and improve my credit score. Because of her, I am closer to achieving my dreams. Thanks again for everything.
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Sam T.
Boot Camp Participant 2022
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“The Debt Buster Boot Camp was very informative. The information was relevant and practical to the times in which we're living. I suggest anyone who is struggling with their finances to take the Boot Camp class.