3 things I wish I knew when I was broke | Vivian Tu

Vivian Tu, also known as Your Rich BFF, shares her journey from living paycheck to paycheck while working on Wall Street to becoming a financial educator. She emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and community, especially for those excluded from traditional financial systems. Tu outlines three key steps to financial empowerment: learning financial language, building a supportive community, and using modern financial solutions like robo-advisors. She also introduces her tech startup, AskDolly.com, an AI-powered platform designed to provide accessible financial guidance. Tu advocates for a balanced approach to wealth-building and giving, encouraging individuals to first secure their financial foundation before focusing on philanthropy.