Akilah Allen-Silverstein is a financial planner who is passionate about building lasting relationships and providing an avenue to empower individuals by providing access to reputable financial advice.  She was raised in the twin-island federation of St.Kitts & Nevis and moved to Canada to pursue her bachelor's degree at Saint Mary's University In Halifax, Nova Scotia. Akilah loves cooking and is currently a mentor to high school students who are in the Leadership and Entrepreneur program. In this episode, Akilah shared the importance of having an emergency fund, saving, she spoke about stocks, credit cards, and ways to decrease your expenses during this pandemic. Akilah's Instagram Handle: @silverstein.wealth Linkedin: Akilah Allen-Silverstein  Feel free to send your thoughts or questions to us at [email protected].   You can also find us on all social media platforms:@itsallaboutevolving  Tweet us@allabtevolving. YouTube Channel: It's All About Evolving Sponsorships: off for this episode