How To Be Financially Stable In Your Twenties And Early Thirties
In my experience, making the effort and taking the time to plan and manage your money responsibly pays off. Too many millennials (and people in general) simply go with the flow when it comes to money management and they get painfully surprised when the unexpected happens or simply when they need the money. When you... Continue Reading →
More millennials are setting up their own businesses or working as freelancers instead of settling for traditional employment. It’s a fact that around 66% of millennials hope to start their own business one day, with many never working as an employee. This is fantastic. Starting a business is great for you. It means that you... Continue Reading →
When explaining to people, especially millennials, that it will take discipline in their finances to achieve stability, some of them tend to cringe. The truth is just like it takes effort, discipline in consistency in any other worthwhile endeavor, being secure financially doesn’t happen by accident. In the past couple articles, we looked at investing,... Continue Reading →
For most of us, as some point in our lives, we start thinking about the future or a legacy. We start imagining what retirement could be like, what a life of true financial stability would mean. In parallel, we consider our current financial position and whether it will take us where we want to be.... Continue Reading →
Whether we practice it not, we all know that when it comes to money, it’s best to have a savings fund for a rainy day. Rainy days and surprises do not alert us and when we are not ready, the repercussions can be devastating. When the unexpected happens, having enough resources can come in handy.... Continue Reading →
If you’ve been following moneysmartmillennials.com for a while or you’ve read Money-Smart Millennials: How to Be Financially Stable in Your Twenties and Early Thirties, you’ve realized that I am a huge proponent of entrepreneurship. It is in my opinion, one of the surest ways to be in control of your finances. Yes, it takes hard... Continue Reading →
Millennials are not the first to complain about the cost of living. But, it would be unfair to reject their claim without consideration. Ultimately, as time goes by, everything is getting more expensive. Life for Millennials is a little less affordable than it was for their parents at the same age. For means of comparison,... Continue Reading →
As you are reading this article, You might be a graduating student or someone who is very content in your career. On the other side, you may be unhappy with your source of income, or might want to make sure that you can get onto the best career ladder once you graduate. Whichever of these... Continue Reading →
We all know that with adulthood, come certain responsibilities. One major one is to get your finances in order. The common basic thought is that it all start with a defined budget. To some extent, that is true but real, long term financial stability involves more. From managing debt and credit to planning your income... Continue Reading →
For most people, the Facebook app is the first one on their phone’s home screen. It is one of the staple apps that many use regularly and these days, it is impossible to delete it from newer phones. Have you ever thought about how much time you spend on Facebook or other social media applications?... Continue Reading →
We are back at it; getting to know a millennial who has decided to go against the grain and pursue entrepreneurship. In our series, The Millennial Entrepreneur, I’ve taken you on several rides, learning the mindset of those who have started their businesses and made it happen successfully. Entrepreneurship is certainly not common, it is... Continue Reading →
In our lifetime, making mistakes is unavoidable. Although the consequences of our mistakes can be hurtful, there are opportunities to grow and improve. As John Maxwell says, evaluated failures are sources of wisdom. However, it’s not always obvious when you’re making the right decision or when you are making a faux pas, especially if you... Continue Reading →
Are you thinking about buying your first home? If so, you are certainly feeling excited about this new step in your life. I know because I was in your shoes not too long ago. But are you ready? A lot of people rush into buying their first property because they feel pressured to do so... Continue Reading →
When it comes to finances, being stress free doesn’t happen by accident. It takes intentional work. One of the best approaches you can take is to try to improve the way in which you approach all things financial, if you are not currently satisfied. Think about any relationship, especially a romantic one. It gets better... Continue Reading →
I was having a conversation with an acquaintance recently and they had given up hope that they could ever be in a better financial position. In fact, this person said that they would be broke for the remaining of their life. I was taken aback by those words; why would someone so young believe that... Continue Reading →
When I published Money-Smart Millennials in 2016, many of my friends and readers started asking questions about investing. I must admit, I wasn’t an expert when it came to investments and I’m still not today. Many have tried investing in the stock market and other avenues such as real estate and as you’ve probably realized... Continue Reading →
Every business owner and every company are looking for ways to save money. No matter what business you’re running, the more you save on your bottom line, the better off you’ll be. However, after the day-to-day activities have been audited, it isn’t always easy to think of creative ways to save your business money. The... Continue Reading →
On December 31, 2018, Forbes.com published an article on the topic of New Year’s Resolutions. At the same time, people all over the world were setting goals, expectations and resolutions for 2019. It is now February 11 and we are 42 days into the new year. According to that article, less than 25% of people... Continue Reading →
My goal through Money-Smart Millennials is to make you an expert at managing your money . This includes budgeting, managing your income and expenses, being more aware of your cash flow and organizing your debt to pay it off. Other components of money management are investments and savings. You need to think about interest, and... Continue Reading →
Independence and autonomy are a crucial part of younger millennials’ lives, and the critical tool that they need to achieve this is usually their own car. However, when you are still in your late teens and even early twenties for some, vehicles are a costly expense and can be a massive drain on the finances... Continue Reading →
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