Life goals are really important, and you need to do as much as possible to work on trying to achieve these goals in the best way you possibly can. There are so many factors to keep in mind here, and it is definitely the case that a lot of people with life goals and ambitions... Continue Reading →
Tips on Living Successfully with Roommates For The First Time.
At some point in our lives, many of us will share a house with people we aren’t related to or in a relationship with. Striking out and living away from home is a right of passage for many, but it’s not all parties and sleeping in. To successfully cohabit together, you’ll need to learn how... Continue Reading →
4 Top Tips For Millennial Home buyers.
People used to think that millennials were going to be the generation that would never buy their homes. However, it appears that the opposite is happening. While it is great that more of this generation is starting to buy homes, it’s a big decision to make and there are things that need to be considered. ... Continue Reading →
HOW TO ACE YOUR NEXT JOB INTERVIEW.
Getting through a job interview can be ad enough, but acing it? We bet you’re thinking there’s no way that you’re going to be able to do that, but you’d be wrong. It’s not as difficult as you are making it out to be in your head, and that is already half of the problem.... Continue Reading →
three ways to get exposure to entrepreneurship
Being your own boss is what many of us look to do. When we can be in control of our career, finances, and growth, then it can give meaning to our lives and mean that we are doing something that we love. People of our age have seen how our parents have done things and... Continue Reading →
The Hidden Costs of Owning a Pet.
Millennials are willing to spend a lot of money to care for their pets. Before picking up that rescue animal, consider the hidden costs of owning a pet.
5 Tips to Reduce Stress During the Pandemic.
Some may argue that 2020 has not been a comfortable year for many people around the world. In March of this year, things took a turn that shook the entire planet, putting economies in distress and completely changing our way of life. From social distancing to complete shutdown, from remote working to thousands of layoffs... Continue Reading →
My Financial Journey to Purchasing My First Motorcycle.
For each one of us, there are moments that are defining, moments that place a marker into our brains that nothing and no one could move. The imprints of those experiences are so powerful and lasting that they forge in many ways, our personalities, our likes and even our character. It could be an event,... Continue Reading →
How to Plan Your Next Vacation Without Money Stress.
Tomorrow, when you arrive at your office, look around and you will most likely notice that some seats are unoccupied. They are not there, and they will not show up for a few days: it’s vacation season. While the world sees the American way of life as an overwhelming, non-stop work culture where people sacrifice... Continue Reading →
3 Pieces of Career Advice That Might Not Be True For You.
Throughout your career and especially as you’re starting, you will be presented with career advice from a wide variety of individuals. Your parents will offer you their opinions, as will your teachers, friends, and career professionals. You will find career advice on websites such as ours as well and all over the web. In short,... Continue Reading →
Guaranteed! This Budget Will Lead to Financial Stability.
I have been working in the finance industry for a while. I started in retail banking, working primarily with individual personal accounts and corporate accounts, then I transitioned into corporate finance on the analysis side. I have learned a lot in the process and here are two things I can guarantee: All companies have a... Continue Reading →
How Your Small Business Can Give Back to the Community.
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 →
Why Millennials Struggle with Their Finances.
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 →
Job Search: How to Ace The Interview Process (2).
As I talked to millennials and even older or mature professionals, I realized that there are practices and habits that people have which may keep them from getting a job during and after an interview. We’ve reviewed some of the mistakes applicants make before and during the interview in the previous article. The post interview... Continue Reading →
Buying Your Car as A Young Millennial.
Just a few years ago, I was a twenty-year-old kid who desperately wanted a car. I was working a couple miles from home and walking or taking the bus in 100-degree weather or in deep snow. Getting my first car wasn’t as easy or simple as I expected. Not having anyone to cosign a loan... Continue Reading →
Setting Yourself Up for a Bright Financial Future (2)
Millennials in general are viewed as people in their late teens through mid twenties. However, let’s remember that the term millennial does not refer to an age range but rather a generation. Given that most millennials are now in their twenties or thirties, they’re living independently - or trying - and trying to find their... Continue Reading →
Setting Yourself Up for a Bright Financial Future.
Setting yourself up for a bright financial future really is a necessity and something we all have to work towards. The positive changes must start in your mindset and then transition into your financial habits that support the future you’d like to create for yourself. Below there are some suggestions that can help just about... Continue Reading →
You Can Do It!
Sometimes, it may feel like your life is not on the tracks that you wish it should be on. Challenges come from all directions and it seems impossible to get back on track. That is normal as life cannot be ‘perfect’ all the time. You’re not the only one feeling this way but there is... Continue Reading →
Could You Be A Financial Role Model?
When we were younger, I’m sure that most of us had someone we could look up to. Whether it was a close member of family or a teacher or even someone famous that we would often see on the TV, these people would instill their values and good knowledge onto us, and we could then... Continue Reading →
Thursday Encouragement: You Still Got It!
I believe one should always be looking for ways to improve. Whether it is professionally, personally, financially, spiritually or physically, it is necessary to strive for the better. When you feel like your career is not where you want it to be, remember that any change is in your hands and you don’t have to... Continue Reading →