Tory Tripp of FemGen Wealth

04/23/2026

When I was a math teacher, I explained everything with a sports analogy. And it turns out, you can take the lady out of the classroom, but you can’t take the classroom out of the lady. Here’s one that might change the way you think about your money.

Can you imagine a basketball coach who only helped players with three-point shooting? And only got paid based on three-point percentage? We can all agree that's absurd. In the financial world, this is the equivalent of a "financial advisor" who only manages your investments. Also absurd.

I only played basketball through freshman year of high school. The moment I instinctively slide tackled someone at halfcourt, I knew it was time to be monogamous with soccer. But during those glory years, I could hit a three. My follow-through was chef's kiss. Everything else? Pretty basic. And that's where a good coach would have come in. No coach worth their whistle would only work with you on the one thing you were already decent at and ignore the rest of your game.

A good coach helps you with all of it, from the boring basics of bounce passes and layups, to the more glamorous three-point shot. The same goes for a financial advisor: budgeting, saving, and insurance should be just as important as your investment portfolio. The whole game.

But too many advisors operate like that one-dimensional coach. They say, "come to me when you have $500,000 ready to invest" or "master the basics on your own first, then I'll help you." There are real structural reasons for this approach (a conversation for another day), and this approach is absolutely the right fit for some people, but the problem is that it's so pervasive, you might think it's the only kind of coaching that exists. Then you're left feeling like you're not ready for help, or you get that narrow support and the rest of your game stays stagnant.

If you want to play the long game, you need a coach who sees the whole court and understands that the open 3 only comes once you’ve mastered the pick and roll.

What kind of coach do you have? Because if the answer is 'none' or 'just someone managing my investments,' you might have more game than you realize.

03/25/2026

The WNBA minimum salary jumped from $66,000 to $300,000. Here's what that means financially for every player — not just the superstars.

The WNBA minimum salary just jumped from \$66,000 to nearly \$300,000. For the first time, every player on the roster — not just the superstars — is standing on financial freedom's doorstep. Here's what that means and what's now on the line.

02/04/2026

It’s National Girls & Women in Sports Day, and while fandom and media attention are growing, the economics of being a professional woman athlete are still incredibly fragile.

Recent data from Parity paints a sobering picture:
• Most pro women athletes earn well under a living wage from their sport
• Financial stress is nearly universal
• And many are actively considering walking away

Equal pay matters, and so does financial guidance that reflects the reality of variable income, short careers, and unpredictable cash flow.

This is the gap I’m working to close.

(Sources: https://paritynow.co/24q4-athlete-survey and https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/get-involved/ngwsd/)

01/26/2026

The FemGen Spotlight: Lady Justice BrewingThe FemGen Spotlight is a series highlighting women whose work, leadership, and lived experiences reflect the heart of FemGen Wealth: intention, community, and generational growth. Each issue...

12/11/2025

As a career changer myself, I am endlessly inspired by women who leap into the unknown and build something new from scratch. When I learned that an NEP homie (IYKYK), Amy Chamberlain, had stepped away from a stable career to create...

11/19/2025

FemGen Spotlight The FemGen Spotlight: Jessica Charlesworth of Rocky Mountain ADUs Jessica Charlesworth, founder of Rocky Mountain ADUs Each month FemGen Wealth celebrates a woman whose story reminds us that financial empowerment is...

10/01/2025

Why yes, "be a podcast guest" was on my vision board for 2025🎙️

Spice up your walk or commute by listening in as Kristin and I talk all things financial wellness 🎧

Would love to hear what sticks with you!

Podcast Episode · Happier & Healthier with Nest · 08/21/2025 · 29m

08/14/2025

The most essential school supply according to a former teacher?

Money!

A 2013 Cambridge University study found money habits formed by age seven! Add money smarts to your checklist this back-to-school season with these age-appropriate financial lessons. Turn everyday activities into learning experiences that will set them up for success.

What do you think about paying kids for academic success? Share your take in the comments!

07/30/2025

Twenty years out from high school, and somehow we’re all grown up and still the same.

I went to my reunion last weekend (shoutout to Grant High School Class of 2005!) and found myself reflecting on how much has changed and how much hasn’t. We’ve built careers, moved across the country and back, started families, taken risks, and weathered some tough seasons. And still, in so many ways, we’re the same curious, driven, kind people we were back then.

Reunions have a way of showing you how many versions of yourself you’ve lived through. And how many stories you’ve outgrown.

In high school, I thought money was something other people understood. I believed wealth came from the right job or the right background. I thought being good with money meant spreadsheets, sacrifice, or saying no to fun.

Here’s what I know now:
• You don’t have to be born into wealth to build it
• You don’t need a finance degree to feel confident with your money
• You’re allowed to spend on joy when the foundation is strong

I’m still the loving, ambitious, and (I think) funny person I was back at Grant. But I’m grateful that I’ve rebuilt my relationship with money.

If you’re still figuring it out, you’re not alone. Most of us were never really taught how. That isn’t a personal failing. It’s a gap in the system.
And it’s never too late to write a new story.

What narrative are you ready to rewrite?

07/29/2025

MYTH BUSTER: Your latte isn't the problem.

The "latte effect" suggests your daily coffee habit is keeping you from building wealth. But is this actually true?

While that $5 daily latte adds up to about $1,800 annually, eliminating small pleasures isn't always the path to financial success.

Reality check: Major expenses like housing, transportation, and healthcare typically have a much bigger impact on your finances than occasional treats.

The key is balance. Before cutting all small joys, track ALL spending to see where your money actually goes and focus on managing your major recurring expenses first.

Small expenses matter when they're mindless habits rather than conscious choices. The real power comes from being aware of how you spend and making purposeful decisions that align with YOUR goals.

What's your take? Are small daily purchases holding you back, or do you think they're unfairly blamed?

Sources:
-MoneyDigest.com, March 2024
-FedWeek.com, July 2024
-NerdWallet.com, February 2025

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