Invest in your well-being through financial education.

A NOTE FROM SHELITHA

Welcome to Meaning of Money®

When I started my first job after college, I was completely unprepared for the number of financial decisions I had to make. The information I found online was often confusing or conflicting, and most financial advisors were not interested in working with someone who had not already accumulated significant wealth.

That experience changed the direction of my life. Today, I am a CFP® professional, public speaker, and Ph.D. candidate with a mission to make quality financial education and advice accessible to everyone.

Meaning of Money® is the space I wish I had then. It is a place to ask questions, learn without judgement, and build the confidence to make financial decisions that fit your life.

This space is for you, and I am very happy to have you here.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE

One mission. Three ways to learn.

Read the Newsletter

Learn about money through the power of stories. Find the money lessons woven through books, film, television, and everyday life.

Watch a Video

Get a clear, practical answer to one financial question at a time.

Listen to the Podcast

Learn about money wherever you are through short, approachable episodes.

Speaking

Bring Meaning of Money® to your organization.

Shelitha Smodic, CFP® delivers thoughtful, research-informed talks that help people understand money, reflect on their financial lives, and make decisions with greater confidence. Presentations can be tailored for conferences, workplaces, professional associations, educational programs, and community organizations.