In a world where financial literacy often takes a backseat, Grace Aitchison Anderson is making strides to ensure that budgeting becomes a household conversation. An accountant by profession and entrepreneur by passion, Anderson is the founder of Walking into Financial Freedom, a company that equips individuals with the tools needed to build lasting financial habits.
What started as a side hustle in stationery has grown into a purposeful enterprise, helping people manage their money with faith-based budget planners, savings challenges, and innovative financial tools. Anderson’s journey to this mission began with her own financial struggles, an experience that laid the foundation for her business.
A Journey Fueled by Faith and Determination
In 2022, Anderson launched her stationery brand, Grace by Faith and Grace, focusing on notebooks, bookmarks, and stickers. But it wasn’t long before the business took a pivotal turn. In 2023, as she tackled her personal debts and began to save, Anderson realized the need for practical tools that could guide others toward financial stability. This realization led to the creation of faith-based budget planners and savings challenges, marking the beginning of her new venture.
“Debt was suffocating, and I needed a way out,” Anderson recalls. “That frustration pushed me to start something meaningful—a side hustle that would not only help me but others, too.”
Empowering Through Innovation
Among Anderson’s standout creations is the 100-Day Savings Challenge book, a reusable tool designed to make saving fun and accessible, especially for children. The book encourages daily deposits, and its erasable design allows users to repeat the challenge. For Anderson, this isn’t just about saving—it’s about building a culture of financial mindfulness.
“When kids engage with tools like the 100-Day Savings Challenge, it sparks conversations at home. Parents get involved, and before you know it, financial planning becomes a family activity,” she explains.
Anderson emphasizes the importance of instilling financial habits early. “When children see saving as fun, they grow into adults who understand money. They’ll approach investments, budgeting, and even opening accounts with confidence.”
Bridging Faith and Finances
A key feature of Anderson’s tools is their faith-based approach. Her budget planners include motivational scriptures to encourage users as they navigate their financial journeys. “Faith and finances go hand in hand,” she shares. “It’s about trusting the process while taking actionable steps toward your goals.”
Her planners, sold predominantly through Instagram and TikTok, have garnered a growing audience seeking practical yet spiritually uplifting financial tools.
Building a Legacy of Financial Freedom
Looking ahead, Anderson envisions a future where her tools inspire generational change. “Imagine a generation entering adulthood without the burden of debt,” she says. “If we can teach children and families to save, invest, and plan wisely, we can create a ripple effect that lasts for decades.”
With a mission rooted in personal experience and a clear passion for helping others, Grace Aitchison Anderson is not just creating products—she’s crafting a movement toward financial empowerment.
