

Designer’s guide to financial freedom (+ giveaways)
We'll also be giving away a few copies of Rose's new book, Add a Zero, to attendees tuning in live!
Most designers think a bigger paycheck = financial freedom. And that's wrong. In this live session with our friend, Rose Han, we'll break down:
How to start investing from your very first paycheck
Stocks, index funds, 401Ks, and IRAs explained (without the jargon and mansplaining)
Negotiating raises + promotions to boost your income
How to stop being just a pixel pusher and start thinking like an owner
Passive income ideas for creatives (courses, products, SaaS, IP)
Biggest money mistakes to avoid in your 20s
FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) planning — and finding your FIRE number
Answering your questions
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