Atlanta, GA—Joel Larsgaard, Founder of How To Money, a top-rated personal finance website known for its no-nonsense and relatable financial content, and co-host of the brand’s hit podcast, is thrilled to announce his appointment to the Forbes Advisory Board for 2024. This designation highlights Larsgaard’s extensive expertise in personal finance and his commitment to increasing financial literacy.
“The Forbes name carries a lot of weight in the personal finance space, so I’m thrilled to be joining the Forbes Advisory Board and have the opportunity to aid them in their mission,” says Larsgaard. “How To Money is all about spreading personal finance advice and empowerment. Our newfound work with Forbes is a splendid expansion of those efforts.”
Forbes Advisors are renowned for providing thoroughly reported and data-driven reviews, best-of lists, and educational guides on mortgages and various types of loans, including business, personal, and student loans. To maintain and enhance the expertise of their media, Forbes collaborates with a select group of advisory board professionals who play a crucial role in reviewing and advising on content.
Advisory board members like Joel Larsgaard are selected for their ability to provide accurate, unbiased advice and feedback to help readers navigate the loan space. Their responsibilities include reviewing articles ahead of publication, advising on editorial ideas, offering honest feedback on products and services, participating in Q&A sessions, and providing clarifying quotes for stories. This close collaboration between Forbes Advisors helps ensure that Forbes continues to deliver high-quality, reliable information to its massive audience.
Joel Larsgaard, a prominent figure in the personal finance community, has dedicated his career to helping people navigate the complexities of personal finance and thus brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Forbes Advisory Board. Alongside his long-time friend and fellow finance fiend, Matt Altmix, Larsgaard set out to create a platform where individuals could learn how to become more financially savvy, no matter how much or how little they had in the bank, giving rise to the How To Money website and podcast. Larsgaard and the content featured in How To Money have become a trusted resource in money media for sound, practical financial advice and have cultivated a loyal following of people seeking credible tips and tricks to do more than just make ends meet.
In addition to the award-winning How To Money platforms, Larsgaard’s credentials include nearly two decades in money media, covering loans, debt, and related financial topics; the Host of the How To Money radio show on KFI in Los Angeles; his role as Producer on the nationally syndicated “Clark Howard Show;” and a B.S. in Communication from Kennesaw State University.
Larsgaard’s work with How To Money has made a significant impact, offering professional insights and actionable advice to individuals seeking to improve their financial well-being. Since its inception in 2017, the How To Money brand has become increasingly popular as people grapple with ebbs and flows in the economy and search for real-world advice for budgeting, saving, investing, using credit cards wisely, and debt management. With Larsgaard’s new position on the Forbes Advisory Board, How To Money continues to solidify its reputation as a trusted source of personal finance information.
“With How To Money, my goal has always been to simplify personal finance and make it relatable and accessible to everyone,” says Larsgaard. “I’m honored to be able to bring the same intention as a Forbes Advisor and reach even more people who deserve transparent financial resources.”
To learn more about Joel Larsgaard or How To Money, please visit the website or download the podcast.
How To Money is a podcast and website providing the knowledge and tools that normal folks need to thrive in areas like debt payoff and DIY investing. We believe that free, unbiased, and jargon-free personal finance guidance is more necessary than ever.
