About The Money Itch
At The Money Itch, we deliver a wealth of financial insights designed to empower you to make informed decisions with confidence and ease. We are committed to transforming your curiosity into actionable knowledge. Dive in and start scratching that financial itch today!
đź’ˇ Who We Are
We’re a curious mix of financial thinkers, writers, and strategy nerds with one thing in common: we believe money advice should feel less like a lecture and more like real-life clarity. The Money Itch is powered by people who’ve worked across Wall Street, classrooms, and kitchen tables—translating financial strategy into real-world wins.
Our mission
Making Financial Curiosity a Superpower
From smart saving strategies to everyday investing confidence, The Money Itch delivers content that informs and empowers. We help you get honest about your habits—and a little more creative with your next money move.
đź‘Ą Meet the Team
Joel Varga
Financial Analyst
Joel spent eight years breaking down billion-dollar budgets in corporate finance before realizing most people just want to feel secure, not fancy. These days, he channels that same analytical skill into helping readers spot patterns in their own financial lives.
Joel spent eight years breaking down billion-dollar budgets in corporate finance before realizing most people just want to feel secure, not fancy. These days, he channels that same analytical skill into helping readers spot patterns in their own financial lives.
Tanya Cortez
Financial Literacy Educator
Tanya started out teaching high school economics in Chicago, where she learned the power of turning financial jargon into life-changing “aha” moments. She’s since built workshops, podcasts, and curriculum for adult learners, new immigrants, and young professionals alike.
Tanya started out teaching high school economics in Chicago, where she learned the power of turning financial jargon into life-changing “aha” moments. She’s since built workshops, podcasts, and curriculum for adult learners, new immigrants, and young professionals alike.
Amina El-Rafi
Money Coach & Values-Based Finance Writer
Amina’s background is in community outreach and nonprofit development, where she helped families navigate credit, housing, and student loans. What sets her apart? Her deep understanding that money decisions are rarely just about math. She writes to help readers build financial habits that feel empowering, sustainable, and aligned with what truly matters.
Amina’s background is in community outreach and nonprofit development, where she helped families navigate credit, housing, and student loans. What sets her apart? Her deep understanding that money decisions are rarely just about math. She writes to help readers build financial habits that feel empowering, sustainable, and aligned with what truly matters.
đź“š What We Cover
We're here to help you build financial confidence from the ground up. Whether you're navigating your first savings plan, leveling up your investments, or just trying to understand what all those market headlines really mean, we break it down with clarity and credibility.
Our content spans:
- Personal Finance (budgeting, saving, debt payoff)
- Investment Strategies (for beginners, skeptics, and long-game thinkers)
- Financial Education (concepts made practical, decisions made easier)
It’s all built for people who want to learn, grow, and feel good about how they handle money—no matter where they’re starting from.
🌍 How We Think
Money is personal. It’s shaped by your habits, history, values, and goals—and the world around you. We approach financial topics with a lens that’s cultural, emotional, and current. Our writers draw from lived experience, proven frameworks, and emerging trends to offer guidance that meets you where you are—and respects where you’re going.
We’re not here to tell you what you should do. We’re here to help you figure out what actually works for you—and why.