Author name: Raya Reaves

Raya Reaves is the Founder and Finance Coach of City Girl Savings, LLC. Raya launched City Girl Savings in 2015 as a resource for women from all walks of life to learn about personal finance and money management. Raya teaches women how to create and stick to realistic budget plans to reach their financial goals. Raya resides in Austin, Texas with her boyfriend and two Yorkie dogs.

What You Should Save Before Becoming a Full-Time Business Owner

What You Should Save Before Becoming a Full-Time Business Owner

I’ve been running City Girl Savings since 2014. We officially launched on 1/1/2015, but there was a lot of work to be done prior to launching. While I started the business nearly 8 years ago, I only became full-time in May of 2021. That’s right: it took me 6 years to finally take my business

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5 Easy Ways to Incorporate More of You in Your Business Branding

5 Easy Ways to Incorporate More of You in Your Business Branding

From one business owner to another, nothing sells better than YOU! This is especially true for service-based businesses. Business branding is everything! I used to hide behind the City Girl Savings brand. Instead of putting my name and face out there, I’d act as if I was The CGS Team. Technically, I wasn’t acting –

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6 Ways Independent Women Can Thrive Financially

6 Ways Independent Women Can Thrive Financially

“All the women who independent, throw your hands up at me!” Not sure about you, but Destiny’s Child is running through my head right now! Independent women are a force to be reckoned with! Whether they’re single, own their home, or face society head on, there are certain things all independent women can do to

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