The App That Makes Your Financial Life Easier With Gil Akos + Ask Shannah

There is over $2.1 trillion in checking accounts that is just sitting, hanging out, and not earning any interest. Why? Well, most of us are terrorized to part with our cash and love the feeling of seeing our money safe and sound. But that's not helping you build towards your future. Today's guest, Gil Akos, the co-founder, and CEO of Astra, a mobile app that helps you transfer money back and forth between all your accounts and automate your savings, so really there isn't a good excuse not to save your money. But I know, there are so many apps, do you need another one – I’m right there with you, but I have to say, I’m pretty intrigued… What You'll LearnWhat's hurting you by keeping your cash stashed in a bank accountWhy Gil created Astra and how can it make your financial life easierThe trends behind millennials and how much they saveWhy automating your finances is a powerful way to achieve goalsHow you can use the power of progress and be proactive to better your finances LinksAstra SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone's Talkin' Money · Shari Rash | Financial Advisor for Women & Founder of GWA Wealth