Janett Tapia, CPFC
Financial Coach
512-600-5352
jtapia@finpathwellness.com
Background
Janett Tapia is a Bilingual Financial Coach for Foundation 99. As a Certified Personal Finance Counselor and Coach, she is responsible for providing financial resources to Foundation 99 clients and leading said clients to financial independence. Janett also provides financial assistance for Spanish speakers seeking guidance. Janett received her BBA in International Business and a minor in Spanish from Sam Houston State University.
Areas of Focus
- Tackling your debt
- Understanding your credit
- Creating a budget that sticks
- Facing your student loans
- Creating a plan for saving
- Working toward a debt-free life
Get to know Janett a little better
Watch a short intro video and read answers to a few questions we asked Janett.
10 questions for Janett:
Janett, do you have a secret to financial success?
Creating an allowance for your wants and saving a specific amount each month
What's been your favorite part of financial coaching with FinPath?
Seeing clients achieve their financial goals, and connecting with clients from different backgrounds and careers create better money habits.
What's your mantra when it comes to finances? Is there a quote you live by and why?
Live within your means.
“Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” – Warren Buffett
Do you think money can buy happiness?
I don’t think so. You can have all the money in the world but be surrounded by people that only want to be around you for only what you have, not who you are.
Are you more of a saver or a spender?
At this point after saving for many years, I can say today that I’m more of a spender. I love bargain shopping, specifically for clothes or items for my house.
If you could replace the image of the presidents on the U.S. currency, what would you replace it with?
Local heroes!
What adjective best describe you when it comes to finances?
Responsible, compassionate, goal oriented, resourceful, savvy
Besides financial coaching, what are your other passions?
Traveling and concerts!
What store or restaurant do you think you've spent the most money at?
Target
What's your go-to impulse purchase?
A good sale!
Janett in the Community
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