Unapologetically Offbeat. Fiercely Financial.
Welcome to The Money Misfit—where breaking the rules is the first step to owning your financial future. We’re not here for outdated money advice or buttoned-up budgeting tips. We’re here for the curious, the creative, the defiant—anyone ready to shake up their money mindset and thrive on their own terms.
Why We Break the Rules (and You Should Too)
At The Money Misfit, we believe financial empowerment starts when you stop playing by someone else’s rules. Whether you're redefining what success looks like, living gig-to-gig, or saving up for a life that doesn’t fit inside a spreadsheet, we’re here to hand you the tools, tricks, and confidence to do it your way.
We’re Not Here to Tame Your Finances—We’re Here to Unleash Them
Meet the Misfit Collective
We’re not certified financial planners in suits—we’re real people who’ve been broke, brave, and everything in between. From crypto dabblers to side hustle queens, from savvy budgeters to spreadsheet lovers—we bring a kaleidoscope of voices to every article we publish. Different journeys, same mission: help you do money your way.
Zuri Daniels
Financial Behavior Specialist
Zuri is your go-to guide for rewriting the emotional and psychological rules of money. With a background in behavioral economics and a deep love for tarot, memes, and spreadsheets, she blends practical insights with wild-hearted wisdom.
Zuri is your go-to guide for rewriting the emotional and psychological rules of money. With a background in behavioral economics and a deep love for tarot, memes, and spreadsheets, she blends practical insights with wild-hearted wisdom.
Diego Cruz
Spreadsheet Punk with a Purpose
Diego turned his side hustle spreadsheet into a revolution. He’s a firm believer in budget hacks, DIY wins, and never apologizing for putting concert tickets in your “needs” column.
Diego turned his side hustle spreadsheet into a revolution. He’s a firm believer in budget hacks, DIY wins, and never apologizing for putting concert tickets in your “needs” column.
Amina Ballen
Alternative Wealth Builder
Amina is not your average investor—and thank god for that. With roots in community organizing and a background in digital assets, she brings a social justice lens to investing. She’s all about helping misfits grow wealth in ways that align with their values (and curiosity).
Amina is not your average investor—and thank god for that. With roots in community organizing and a background in digital assets, she brings a social justice lens to investing. She’s all about helping misfits grow wealth in ways that align with their values (and curiosity).
Wesly Monroe
Independent Finance Educator
Wesly is your financial Swiss Army knife. From renegade debt payoff plans to investment deep dives, he covers it all with wit, clarity, and a touch of chaos. He’s not here to tell you what to do—he’s here to hand you the flashlight and let you lead.
Wesly is your financial Swiss Army knife. From renegade debt payoff plans to investment deep dives, he covers it all with wit, clarity, and a touch of chaos. He’s not here to tell you what to do—he’s here to hand you the flashlight and let you lead.
Our Misfit Manifesto
Debt doesn’t define you.
Budgets don’t have to be boring.
You can invest before you understand every acronym.
Your weird money goals? Valid AF.
Here, we believe that personal finance should be exactly that—personal. Whether you’re building a business in your garage or stashing cash in envelopes like your grandma taught you, we’re here for it. What matters is that it works for you.