Emily Larson
Lead Reviewer & Analyst
CFP, AFC, MS Financial Planning
Emily Larson is a Certified Financial Planner and AFC-certified financial counselor who specializes in personal finance education for millennials navigating competing priorities — student loans, housing costs, retirement savings, and lifestyle inflation. She runs workshops for early-career professionals and translates academic financial planning research into strategies ordinary people can actually execute on a real income.
Articles by Emily Larson(6)
Rich Dad Poor Dad Review: Robert Kiyosaki's Polarizing Finance Classic
Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad sold 40M+ copies. We read the updated edition to evaluate lasting influence vs controversy.
Magnetic Glass Calendar Board Review: The Wall Planner for Budget Tracking
A wall-mounted calendar + budget whiteboard keeps financial goals visible. We tested the 48x36 magnetic glass board.
SentrySafe 1160 Fireproof Safe Review: Document Security on a Budget
SentrySafe 1160 is the budget fireproof safe for home documents. We tested it for passport + tax + will storage.
Ultimate Teen Personal Finance Handbook Review: Accessible Teen Finance Book
The Ultimate Teen Personal Finance Handbook targets teen money education. We read it for reviewing teen-oriented finance education.
Your Money or Your Life Review: The FIRE Movement Foundation Book
Vicki Robin's Your Money or Your Life predates and founded the FIRE movement. We read the 2018 updated edition.
DYMO LabelManager 160 Review: The Label Maker for Financial Document Organization
Organized financial documents save time during tax season. The DYMO LabelManager 160 delivers portable labeling at reasonable pricing.