How To Be Financially Stable In Your Twenties And Early Thirties
Four years ago, you embarked on your college journey. You fought through late nights, difficult classes, boring classes, homework and deadlines and you finally arrived. Like any other journey, college has an end goal which is traditionally landing the job of your dreams. Now that you've graduated, you’ve applied to several jobs and thankfully you... Continue Reading →
I understand what it’s like starting out in the working world. For a lot of graduates, first salaries are not very impressive. If you have a major that includes ‘studies’ in the title, you may struggle at first to get a job that allows you some flexibility with your purchases. What’s worse is that you... Continue Reading →
I love listening to commencement speeches from keynote speakers. They’re full of inspiration, examples of courage, failures and successes, dedication and some very wise advice. The intriguing thing is that sometimes I wonder how these new graduates would really apply the motivational orders. Really, how many people do feel challenged in their work every day?... Continue Reading →
When you run a business, whether a startup or an established one, you are constantly working. In fact, business owners tend to put in twice the number of hours and effort the average employee does. As much as I encourage entrepreneurship, it is crucial to remember that considering the amount of work involved, it is... Continue Reading →
Crash-landing, deafening silence, impossible solution, autopilot, plastic glasses, jumbo shrimp...What do these all have in common? Well, their respective literal meaning is an oxymoron, but they have transcended vocabulary. Recently, a Glassdoor article was shared with me and as soon as I saw the title, I had an internal sarcastic laugh which only lasted a... Continue Reading →
Across the country and all over the world, thousands of students are celebrating their accomplishment in graduating college. The praises pour in, the encouragement is overwhelming and for some the gifts are still flooding the homes. What a great feeling!? If you have just finished a 4 year degree, a graduate program or higher, I... Continue Reading →
When Thursday rolls around, the foot is slowly taken off the accelerator? Why? Starting strong is great but finishing the week stronger is even better. Those who go the extra mile get the extra reward. It's that simple. So today, let's press on and receive inspiration from great minds. Thursday is for TENACITY... Never give... Continue Reading →
This blog aims at providing you the best l advice that you can utilize to attain financial stability. From establishing a budget to venturing into the entrepreneurial world, I try to share with you my experience and the experiences of people who have succeeded both in their lives and in their career. I usually say... Continue Reading →
3 out 10 workers in America are freelancers. Working as a freelancer is not just a fantasy anymore; it’s becoming a popular choice for a lot of millennials who feel they can get a better chance at maintaining their work/life balance this way. Office work, while it provides stability doesn’t always meet the need of... Continue Reading →
When it comes to money, it’s always good to know that you’re in control. No matter how much you earn or what kind of financial situation you’re in right now, you’ll always want to be sure that you’re making the right decisions to be confident and financially stable. But let’s be honest, it’s not just... Continue Reading →
***Guest Post*** I’m sure the video about millennials working from all over the world has come across your feed sometime in the past few months. What was once impossible is now reality because of technology. And of course, millennials are embracing the lifestyle. Moving away to another to country is becoming a normal practice, especially... Continue Reading →
FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real. Over and over again, this statement proves to be true. Every day, thousands of millennials venture into entrepreneurship, facing and beating their fear regardless of the potential failure. Spend a night in Washington DC and you would easily attend a dozen of networking events with excited, ambitious, bold and courageous... Continue Reading →
This is a collaborative post. It may contain affiliate links. Doesn’t it seem like the older you get, the more you realized you were not so smart in your youngers days? It sure does for me. Sometimes it feels as though I am a brand-new person. For the countless times when you’ve heard your parents... Continue Reading →
This is a collaborative post and it may contains affiliate links. When times are hard, some people run to credit cards. There was a time when one needed to drive to a bank branch, wait in line to meet with a banker and then fill out an application for a credit card; only to wait... Continue Reading →
This is a collaborative post and may contains affiliate links. Although we all still feel like kids most of the time, most of us millennials are well into our mid 20's and early 30's. When you’re settling into adult life (kinda), it can be a challenge to know how and where to save money. It’s... Continue Reading →
We all go through the phase when we think we deserve better than our current remuneration. For some, that feeling is constant and proven. Whether it is a desire to have a higher salary or a wish that a bonus could have been higher, I can guarantee that you have felt that way at least... Continue Reading →
By this time, you are most likely already in possession of your tax forms. Unless you have a very complicated return, the majority of tax forms are due January 31. When 62% of Americans have less than $1,000 in a savings account, it is no surprise that employees file their taxes as soon as they... Continue Reading →
Diving into the thoughts of great minds always leads to leadership advice, success principles and life lessons. From Abraham Lincoln to Les Brown, here are a few aphorisms to get you inspired as we start a new week. My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as... Continue Reading →
It is not too late to set your new year's resolution. It is too early to quit.
Sometimes, it takes more than 'doing your best'. You must do whatever it takes.
Money-Smart Millennials 