How To Be Financially Stable In Your Twenties And Early Thirties
It’s July. We are more than halfway through 2018 and in a blink of an eye, it will be December. Just a few months ago, we were setting goals for the year and establishing our budgets. Six months into the new habits, it is time to evaluate. Waiting for the end of the year to... Continue Reading →
Every year, around the year-end holidays, companies and employees tend to slow down. The festive atmosphere somehow promotes an environment more relaxed. This also happens sometimes in the summer. The heat and the abundant travel due to vacations lead to people taking their foot off their momentum, whether it is as an employee or as... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
***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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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