
In this SkimmU series, financial experts guided us through four courses on understanding your investing mindset, starting a portfolio, saving for short-term goals, and deciding if crypto is right for your financial future. Psst…Before watching the series, take our pre-course quiz to test your knowledge.

In our first course of SkimmU Money, founder of The Fiscal Femme, Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, explains how to get your mindset right for your investing journey. Then, Fidelity’s Kelly Lannan joined for a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Mind on your money, money on your mind.

Farnoosh Torabi, Financial Expert and Editor at Large of CNET Money, joins us for our second SkimmU Money course. We dive into how to start building a strong (read: diversified) portfolio. Then, Fidelity’s Leanna Devinney joined for a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Runnin’ up that (money) hill.

Investing isn’t only about playing the long game. In our third SkimmU Money course Bola Sokunbi, Founder and CEO of Clever Girl Finance, told us all about investing for our short-term goals. Then, Girl$ on the Money’s Mabel Nuñez joined for a panel discussion and audience Q&A.

Maggie Love, Founder of SheFi, made investing in crypto a little less cryptic in our final SkimmU Money course. Then, Guidefi’s Charlene Fadirepo joined for a panel discussion and audience Q&A. We’re cashin’ out.
SkimmU is our spin on higher ed, designed to teach you the crucial life lessons your alma mater never did. We Skimm relevant topics (think: money, wellness, crypto, and home buying) during our four-course series, special editions, and workshops. Plus, industry experts answer your questions and give you the info you need to live your smartest life. Earn a degree in time well spent.
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