Lights, camera, finance! The 2025 FinTalk Awards spotlight the leaders of digital money education

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Sept. 22, 2025 /Noticias Newswire/ — The spotlight returns to money’s brightest voices. Debt.com is unveiling the 2025 FinTalk Awards—refreshed and rebranded—to celebrate creators who are redefining how the world talks about personal finance.

Formerly the FinTok Awards, this annual initiative has moved past TikTok-only roots. Today, the FinTalk Awards span every major platform—from YouTube to Instagram Reels—honoring personal finance creators who engage audiences with smart, approachable, and truly transformative money guidance.

According to Don Silvestri “these creators are far more than influencers; they act as mentors and motivators, giving everyday people the knowledge to maximize their money and build a more secure future—an impact worthy of recognition.”

Don Silvestri

President of Debt.com

With categories spanning YouTube, TikTok, Reels, Podcasts, and Hispanic creators, the FinTalk Awards give fans the chance to vote for the voices that inspire them most. Voting is open from September 22 through October 6, and the winners announced in October.

“There's no shortage of financial noise on social media—but these nominees cut through it. They're not selling gimmicks or get-rich-quick schemes. They're giving practical, honest advice that can change lives,” adds Howard Dvorkin, CPA and Chairman of Debt.com. “That's why the FinTalk Awards matter—because the winners aren't just collecting likes, they're helping people get their financial house in order.”

Howard Dvorkin

CPA and chairman of Debt.com

Fans can vote for their favorite creators in 5 unique categories, including: Best YouTube Creator

• Chelsea Fagan - @thefinancialdiet
• Stephen Findeisen - @coffeezilla
• Nick True - @mappedoutmoney

Best MoneyTok Influencer (TikTok)

• Shelby Wright - @shelbwright
• Her Money Mastery - @hermoneymastery
• Russell Maltes - @simplifyingyourmoney

Best Reel Money Creator (Instagram)

• Nika Booth - @debtfreegonnabe
• Humphrey Yang - @humphreytalks
• Dyana - @moneybossmama

Best Podcast or Audio Series

• Money Guy Show
• How To Money
• Afford Anything

Best Financial Hispanic Creator

• Jorge Fernandez - @fernfinance
• Rey Martinez - @finanzasconrey
• Maria Colon - @dineroenspanglish

Join the conversation.  Follow along on social media using #FinTalk Awards and tag your favorite creators to help them secure the win.

Voting is Now Open: September 22, 2025 – October 6, 2025

Vote here (once a day) for your favorites.  For more information, please visit www.debt.com/fintalk-awards

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