Financial independence is something we all strive to accomplish, regardless of our age or background. Especially in a world that’s constantly changing and evolving, there’s no better feeling than the idea of financial security for your family and your future. Frances Cook, author, journalist, and podcaster, is here today to show you exactly how you can achieve that future. As a journalist, podcaster, and self-proclaimed financial mess, Frances has made it her mission in life to meet people where they are and educate the public on the importance of financial independence and how everyday people can achieve it in their own lives. Having worked for RadioLIVE, Newstalk ZB, and the New Zealand Herald, Frances is also an accomplished author and currently MC’s the popular podcast ‘Cooking the Books’. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx