Financial literacy classes could also help level the playing field. “I believe students should be required to learn about budgeting, loans, prepare a simple tax return, basic insurance, retirement planning and investing principles,” says Echo Huang, CFA, Founder and President of Echo Wealth Management. She encourages people to work with local lawmakers to put these measures in place.

Echo recently sat down with Gaby Ortega & Alex Pender of the Girls Gone Boss Podcast to share her unique story, and discuss the importance of educating women about financial planning as a personal practice and a viable career path. 

Echo Huang recently sat down with Amy Irvine of the Wine and Dime Podcast to discuss her views on financial planning as a "triple minority" as well as actionable advice you can implement in your financial planning!

Echo Huang recently sat down with Naketa R. Thigpen of the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business Podcast to discuss managing your finances during a crash and how her own journey has shaped her current approach.

Listen in to learn how she transformed from being an accountant to a financial advisor running a solo practice when the economy was in a crisis. You will also hear some of her tips on how you can take advantage of the COVID-19 crisis to make beneficial financial decisions.

Whether you're in your 20s or close to retirement age, chances are high that the global pandemic has had an impact on your retirement plans.

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"Some people with the means to save for retirement may know they need to do so, but they often have difficulty sacrificing present consumption because of a lack of self-control," notes Echo Huang, CFA, CFP®, CPA, founder and president of Echo Wealth Management.