Why Doing It Alone Is the Worst Money Move You’re Making

Let’s name the elephant in the room: Getting your finances together feels isolating AF. Your friends either ghost when you mention budgets or can’t stop talking about their "six-figure side hustle." Meanwhile, you’re over here negotiating with your Uber Eats app at midnight, wondering why money talk is so taboo. 

But here’s the truth no one tells you: Financial loneliness is why most budgets fail. The women who actually succeed? They’ve got a squad in their corner.

Below are 5 ways to find your money people—because getting your coins together shouldn’t feel like a solo mission.

1. Join a Finance Group

Seek out communities like GFB’s Personal Finance, where women trade real-talk tips (“How I fixed my credit post-split”) and celebrate every win—even small ones like setting up autopay. These spaces are judgment-free zones, because rebuilding your money life is hard enough without shame.

2. Find a "Money Mirror" Buddy

Progress is easier with someone who gets it. Partner with another women to share weekly money check-ins (“Did you call the insurance company yet?”) or vent about financial PTSD (“Why is my ex’s name still on this account?!”). This isn’t about perfection—it’s about having a safe space to say, “I have no idea what I’m doing… but we’ll figure it out.”

3. Get FREE Education

Follow creators who speak your truth. Focus on content that offers relatable advice, like “How to afford solo rent” or “When to hire a financial coach.” Curate your feed to reflect your new chapter—not the life you left behind.

4. Turn "Firsts" Into Celebrations

Every financial “first” deserves a confetti emoji. Text your squad when you open a solo account, negotiate a bill, or say no to a guilt-trip purchase. These moments build confidence—and your community will cheer louder than you expect (“QUEEN BEHAVIOR!”).

5. Attend "Life 2.0" Meetups

Local events (like Budget like a baddie workshops at libraries, or hosted by influencers) help you rebuild IRL. Not ready to share? Just listen. You’ll leave with practical tips and maybe a coffee date with someone who actually understands.

Repeat after us: "Money wasn’t meant to be managed in silence." Those shame-spirals over credit card debt? The panic when rent increases hit? They lose power when shared. That’s why inside the GFB Financial Membership, we’ve built a 24/7 hype squad for every money win.

Ready to turn financial loneliness into unstoppable momentum? Join us today—your future money besties are waiting.