Daily Inspiration: The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney.
A seasoned financial literacy educator and coach. Laura shares her deeply personal journey into financial education, sparked by a lack of preparedness in her own life and a family experience that resulted in the loss of generational wealth. Through candid storytelling and practical advice, she empowers listeners to take control of their financial futures with strategic planning, budgeting, and mindset shifts.
🧭 Key Themes
Financial Empowerment: Building financial literacy to live life on your own terms.
Generational Wealth: The importance of estate planning and legacy preservation.
Budgeting & Cash Flow: Identifying spending leaks and creating emergency funds.
Mindset Over Age: Rejecting age as a limitation to financial or personal growth.
Community Impact: Educating underserved communities and promoting financial independence.
🗂️ Episode Outline
Introduction by Rushion McDonald
Purpose of the show and encouragement to learn from others’ success stories.

Meet Laura Finney
Financial coach and educator with a mission to empower through financial literacy.

Turning Point at 50
Laura’s wake-up call after her 50th birthday and the realization of financial unpreparedness.

Family Legacy Lost
A powerful story of losing family land due to lack of a will, now replaced by an Amazon facility.

Common Financial Mistakes
Taking advice without personalized planning.
Misunderstanding retirement and financial independence.

Advice for 30s and 40s
Pay yourself first.
Avoid inaccessible savings vehicles.
Start planning early.

Budgeting Tips
Cut back on dining out, personal care, and entertainment.
Build emergency funds—even starting with $1/day.

Financial Misconceptions
Living for today vs. planning for tomorrow.
The myth of “having time” to save later.

How Laura Works with Clients
Initial consultation → personalized interview → strategic financial roadmap.

Closing Thoughts
Encouragement to take control of your financial future and live life on your terms.

💬 Notable Quotes
“Nobody’s really retiring. We’re not great-grandma on the porch with lemonade anymore.”
“Don’t let age define how you live your life.”
“Everything starts with a budget.”
“You can’t chase money. You have to plan for it.”
“If you can save a dollar a day, you can build an emergency fund.”
👤 About the Guest: Laura Finney
Laura Finney is a financial literacy educator with over eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She specializes in delivering personalized financial literacy programs, workshops, and one-on-one consultations. Her mission is to help individuals and families achieve financial stability and long-term success through education, strategic planning, and empowerment.
📞 Contact Laura Finney
Website: LauraFinneyEnterprises.net
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