welcome to our blog. we are sisters and best friends. kelda lives in the bay area and lauren lives in nyc. together, we share all things travel, money and more. our mission is to provide actionable tips that still let you live your life! thanks for visiting!
Welcome to Hello HENRYs! We’re Lauren + Kelda - sisters, dual citizens, jet setters + money experts. We pride ourselves on our ability to recite every line of The Parent Trap and our collection of overpriced skincare. When we aren’t at Happy Hour, you can find us writing about all things personal finance and travel. If you don’t want to spend more than $400 on a flight to Europe + you want to retire without skipping SoulCycle, check out all of our latest posts below! We’re so glad you’re here!
Answering our most asked question of how we’ve managed to travel to 8 countries + 8 states annually as just 2 average millennials.
Every Tuesday + Friday, Lauren + Kelda share a tip on their @hellohenrys Instagram account. In case you missed any, here’s a recap of their best tips from this fall!
Lauren + Kelda haven’t paid more than $500 for a flight to Europe in years. If you’re looking for ways to make your dream trip more affordable, look no further!
Traveling well, but affordably, is totally possible! Here are the best tips to make it happen!
We packaged our first 3 courses in our Money Bootcamp to give you the ultimate kickstart to your money journey! Whether you’re just getting started, or are looking to build a stronger foundation, this starter pack has something for everyone! You’ll have three virtual courses: Finance 101, Budgeting 101, and Investing 101 - as well as access to our Budget Template to help you hit your financial goals sooner!
Finance 101: Credit Score, Credit Cards, Debt Repayment, Money Goals, + More!
Budgeting 101: The 50-30-20 Budget Method, Spending Values + Priorities, Budget Template, + More!
Investing 101: Investing Dictionary, Saving vs Investing, Retirement, Roboadvisors, + More!
For the first time ever, our “life changing” Budget Template is available all on her own! This spreadsheet is fully editable, but already set up to calculate your essential, fun, and future portions of your budget. All you need to do is enter your salary! Once you start adding in your expenses our spreadsheet will automatically calculate how much you have left over. You’ll have space to build your monthly budget, as well as include what actually happened - all while calculating the net differences.
Plan out your whole year with our “At a Glance” tab + track the needle moving numbers to get you reaching your financial goals sooner.
While we’ve included instructions, if you still have questions check out our Budgeting 101 Course or schedule a 1:1 Consultation with us!
Join us for the first class in our Money Bootcamp! This class topic is Finance 101 - debunking common finance myths, breaking down your credit score, optimizing your credit cards, determining your net worth + so much more!
NOTE: This class took place on 9/26/21. You will be sent a link to the recording of the class along with any materials used.
Join us for our second class in our Money Bootcamp! This class topic is Budgeting 101 - breaking down exactly how we allocate our income + helping you to build a realistic budget of your own. You’ll also receive access to the exact budget spreadsheet that we use.
NOTE: This class was held virtually on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 at 4pm PST. If purchased after 10/3/21, you will be sent a recording to the class along with any materials used.
Join us for our third class in our Money Bootcamp! This class topic is Investing 101. This class will define all the investing terms you need to know, our favorite investing platforms, what you need to know to get started, and our recommended investing strategy.
NOTE: This class was held virtually on Sunday, October 10th, 2021 at 4pm PST. If purchased after 10/10/21, you will be sent a recording to the class along with any materials used.
Join us for our fourth class in our Money Bootcamp! This class topic is Retirement 101. This class will expand upon the foundation set in Investing 101 to delve deeper into retirement specific investing strategy. We’ll talk about how much you should be contributing to retirement, explain the different types of retirement accounts, and how much your target nest egg should be.
NOTE: This class was held virtually on Sunday, October 17th, 2021 at 4pm PST. If purchased after 10/17/21, you will be sent a recording to the class along with any materials used.
Join us for our fifth class in our Money Bootcamp! This class topic is Real Estate 101. This class is catered to both first-time homebuyers, repeat homebuyers, and those interested in real estate purely as an investment. We’ll share what steps to take for every homebuyer, as well as different real estate investment strategies.
NOTE: This class was held virtually on Sunday, October 24th, 2021 at 4pm PST. If purchased after 10/24/21, you will be sent a recording to the class along with any materials used.
Join us for our sixth class in our Money Bootcamp! This class topic is Money + Relationships 101. This class helps you to figure out your own beliefs and philosophy about money, how to handle money with all of the most important people in your life - friends, family, and your S.O. We’ll cover how to have money dates and the importance of doing them regardless of your relationship status!
NOTE: This class was held virtually on Sunday, October 31st, 2021 at 4pm PST. If purchased after 10/31/21, you will be sent a recording to the class along with any materials used.
Ready to take the first step toward financial freedom? Schedule a consultation! In this one hour session, we will review your current financial standing, strengths and weaknesses and begin to prioritize your financial goals. Perfect for those just getting started!
From your monthly recurring expenses to your nights out, let's get together to create a plan that fits your lifestyle and allows you to live the fun, free-spirited life you desire.
