Over the past several months, I’ve taken you on a journey to meet millennials who have broken the barrier of business ownership. From writer to
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Last year when I published Money-Smart Millennials, I was working as a licensed banker. My experience working and helping my clients, particularly millennials, achieve financial
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9:50 am. A beautiful 85-degree May morning, a fresh breeze met you as you stepped outside. Six of us sat around a large oval desk
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About 10 years ago, I learned a simple financial principle that revolutionized the way I think about creating income. You see, our education system teaches
Secrets Your Banker Is Keeping From You.
**This post contains affiliate links. I remember when I opened my first bank account. Not the one my parents were custodians of when I was
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23 years ago, my family moved to our first home. It was in the suburbs of Cotonou, Benin, 40 min away from the city. However,
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There are a few things that are constant in my life and one of them is reading. Every year, I read about a dozen books
Money: When to Say NO to Financial Peer Pressure
When I was in middle school and in high school, I was the quiet, nice and friendly guy every body knew. My habit of avoiding
Interview with Erin Lowry, personal finance expert, speaker and author…and a millennial.
There are defining moments that alter the trajectory of our lives. Some people make it for the better while other lay in regret. For Erin
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In 2005, a survey conducted by Small Business Trends revealed that small businesses acquire 85% of their customers through referrals. That survey took place 12
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It was my third week as a novice employee at the bank. I had been hired as a relationship banker but due to company requirements,
How to Budget Your Way to Home Ownership in the DC Metro Area
Initially published by Sheena Saydam of Saydam Properties Group. I had the privilege to be interviewed by Sheena Saydam, managing partner at Saydam Properties Group.
Two ways to stay accountable with your money and be financially stable.
In an article published by the Harvard Business Review, Joseph Grenny tells that there is a strong correlation between high performing teams and accountability
Interview with Sheena Saydam, managing partner at Saydam Properties Group … and a millennial.
Investopedia defines networking as a ‘process that fosters the exchange of information and ideas among individuals or groups that share common interests. Networking may fall
Interview with Duane Rollins, co-founder of STEMLY and the Washington Leadership Academy … and a millennial.
It was a little over two years ago on a cold December evening. I had left work, hopped on the metro and headed to
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Interview with Chase Dawson, CEO of JCD Staffing … and a millennial.
This past fall, I met Chase, a millennial entrepreneur who launched his staffing company in Montgomery County, MD. Our paths crossed when Chase applied
Tackling Debt In 2017
2017 is just around the corner. A recent Student Loan Hero survey revealed that paying off debt is so far, the most common financial
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… There are many reasons why this statement exists. In my opinion, one of those reasons is that
Navigating this holiday season on a budget and without financial stress.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Since I was a little kid, I loved the season of the holidays. Obviously as a kid,
