How To Be Financially Stable In Your Twenties And Early Thirties
It is no news that an increasing number of people work behind a desk, staring at the computer, or driving around for 8 hours per day. The first job that I ever held was a cashier’s position at a grocery store. Very quickly, I came to dislike it because I was standing for several hours... Continue Reading →
Not long ago, we spoke about the financial lessons they should teach in school. Given how large a role money plays in our lives, it’s astounding that financial literacy is not a priority in the education system. Sadly, some of us learn the hard way through life experiences. I was recently updating my budget and... Continue Reading →
I turned 30 this year and I still can’t believe it. I think as a kid, you see 30 as a milestone and society also makes it that way, but really when you get there, it’s not that much of a big deal. But no matter how I feel or how you feel now that... Continue Reading →
In one of the previous articles related to business, we discussed how to get ready to launch your start-up business. I received a lot of feedback and interest on the subject and the discussions led to looking into the future of a start-up. When launching a business, it is obviously important to strategize but it... Continue Reading →
Let’s revisit the topic of Start-Ups again. I love going to networking events in Washington DC because every time, I am encouraged by the energy produced by so many young entrepreneurs. Hearing from millennials working their 9 to 5 then spending hours in the evening, grinding and doing everything they can to have a shot... Continue Reading →
When it comes to financial stability and discipline, saving is usually the first step that people struggle with. It is where self-control is required and where so many people fail to succeed at. When I was working in banking, I had two types of clients: the ones who had large savings account that consistently grew... Continue Reading →
We recently talked about how to launch a home-based business and the intricacies that come with freelancing. It’s a tough endeavor to embark on but it is not impossible. One of the key ingredients to success is starting out right when establishing your enterprise. When it comes to entrepreneurship, I have seen so many... Continue Reading →
Recently, a picture of billionaire Jeff Bezos was shared multiple times on social media and it became viral. The photo showed a young entrepreneur sitting in a very modest office, sitting at a desk you would get for $25 on Craigslist.com. Spray painted on the wall, was the word ‘amazon.com’. Unless someone could see in... Continue Reading →
If only there was a manual that came with life; wouldn’t everything be so much easier? What if, after graduating college, students were given a guide on financial management? What a different world we would live in. Alas, there’s not, and, as such, we all must slowly figure out how to navigate all the aspects... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
***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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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