When I was a kid, my dream job was to be an architect. In fact, to this day, I still dream of it. I’m sure you had one too and you may be in your dream career today. Congratulations, if you are! While for a small portion of people, a job is a means of... Continue Reading →
5 Things You Should Do With Every Paycheck.
You’ve been in school for 18+ years for this one goal: get your job, be independent and become a contributor to society. Well, you’ve done it! Over the past few weeks, thousands of new graduates walk across the podiums to receive their degrees and they are now entering the workforce. They will be getting their... Continue Reading →
How To Start Your Home-Based Business.
With so many options for how and where we work, more and more people are starting home based businesses every day. In fact, 3 out of 4 business are started in a home setting. If you haven’t already made the leap, perhaps you have already been thinking about running a business from home. It might... Continue Reading →
How to Be A Desirable Employee.
After reading this article, head on to YouTube and search ‘millennials in the workplace’. The results I received were not encouraging, positive or uplifting at all. The stigma put on the millennial workforce is very negative to the point where it is almost expected that we would screw things up. I disagree with that mindset.... Continue Reading →
Challenges of Freelancing. Beware!
To many, is seen as one of the most enjoyable ways to make a living. People think it’s great because you can pick your own work hours, you can take on jobs you want and as a self-employed person, you get to make your own decisions and choose the clients that you work with. However,... Continue Reading →
Are You Prepared For A Working Nomad Lifestyle?
***This article is a collaborative guest post. You may have recently left college, been taking a sabbatical from work or found yourself at another life crossroad, and you may only have one thing on your mind: traveling. You may have an innate hunger to see more of the world, experience a new way of life... Continue Reading →
Financial Lessons They Should Teach In School.
All over the world, kids are taught to go to school, study to get good grades so they can land a good job to make a good income to be successful. Unless you grew up in an entrepreneurial family, you most likely heard that. However, when you take time to reflect on the usefulness of... Continue Reading →
Do’s and Don’ts When Buying Your Next Car.
So, you are looking to buy a new car. With so many different makes and models to choose from, and so many different places whereby you can purchase a vehicle, there is a lot to take into consideration. Until just a few years, Japanese brands were considered by most, the most reliable for their prices.... Continue Reading →
How to Steadily Advance In Your Career.
Your career is very important to you and nothing is going to stop you from achieving your long-term goals. You pride yourself on being an intelligent, hardworking and a motivated person, but you can’t seem to get an interview with your dream employer. Whether you are looking to navigate corporate America in the public sector... Continue Reading →
How To Plan A Vacation This Summer Without Breaking The Bank.
School is out for most students, the sun is shining, the sky is blue, and it is time for hundreds of thousands of Americans to take time off for vacations. When I was a kid, my family never really took vacations. I remember going away with some friends one summer and for three weeks, we... Continue Reading →
3 Simple Steps to Buying a Home in Your 20’s.
Just 40 years ago, the average first time home buyer was between the age of 21 and 34. Today, the average age of first-time buyers is steadily in the mid 30’s. Less consumers are buying homes in their 20’s. In fact, one may say that gone are the days of leaving home, getting married and... Continue Reading →
What Does The Perfect Mortgage Applicant Look Like?
In a recent article, I shared with you tips for your first day of homeownership. It is a very exciting day as it translates into a new chapter in your life, at least for most millennials. But before you get to move into a new home, you must first pass the test of the mortgage... Continue Reading →
Why Your Poor Spending Habits Need The Mobile Touch.
***Guest Post I am a big supporter of budgeting tools. In the past, I've used spreadsheet and simple note style budgets but I have been slowly transitioning to mobile apps. The need for a personal budget is undeniable, whether you make $35,000 per year or $1,000,000. Unless you have a way to monitoring you money,... Continue Reading →
Tips For Your First Day of Home Ownership. (Updated)
It’s June is summer is officially right around the corner. I love the transition between spring and summer because the weather is just perfect. While many people prefer the warm weather over the cold, I am very comfortable with cold or cool days. No burning sun, cool breeze, low humidity and I am comfortable. It... Continue Reading →
Father’s Day: Make Dad and Your Wallet Smile.
In 2016, $21 billion were spent on moms all over the country. In comparison, about $15 billion are spent on fathers. There is a huge gap between the two numbers but regardless, there is still a lot of money spent on dad and you would probably be buying something for your father or a father... Continue Reading →
It’s Time To Be Smarter With Your Money.
A lot of people think that by making more money, they will get into a better financial position. This could be true in some situations but it’s not always the case. Imagine that a young kid is having trouble improving his skills in the minor league. Assuming that more money leads to financial stability is... Continue Reading →
Young Entrepreneurs: Ways to Kick-start Your Startup.
You’ve probably heard that most startup business fail before they even experience any success. According to study, 8 out 10 enterprises will crash within two years. Needless to say, being an entrepreneur is rather more difficult than being an employee. Yet, more millennials are embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship than any other generation before... Continue Reading →
7 Simple Steps To Overcome Savings and Debt Hurdles.
There was a time when I felt like I never had any money. As soon as I made it, it was gone. I was in college, I was working full time and I had bills to pay including my college tuition. It was easy. After a while, being in such a poor financial position takes... Continue Reading →
Cash Is Your Pilot. Credit Must Be Your Wing-man.
12 years ago when I moved to the USA, the idea of buying a car on credit or financing a big purchase was foreign to. Where I'm from and from the experiences I lived through as a kid, people saved money and bought outright what they wanted. Granted, the banking system wasn't as developed as... Continue Reading →
5 Clear Signs It’s Time to Slow Down.
When you’re pursuing your dreams and goals, you get accustomed to working hard. It is so exhilarating that taking a break may not even cross your mind, you may never think about slowing down. This happens to employees too. If you’re someone who genuinely loves their job, you probably work around the clock, take on... Continue Reading →