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 →
Dealing With Crisis In Your Personal Finances.
When something goes wrong in your personal finances, it can be a stressful time and it’s not always clear what you should do about it. At times, there’s no obvious answer to many of these situations, but there are certain methods for coping and digging yourself out of a financial hole that you should be... Continue Reading →
Effective Ways to Increase Your Salary Now!
The millennial generation spans today from anyone 20 to late 30’s years old. If you belong to this generation, you have been working for a few years or a couple decades and truly, you are somewhere close to the middle of your career. You could be earning a decent amount of money, but that doesn’t... Continue Reading →
The Absolute Shift You Must Make For Financial Stability.
This article will challenge you to shift your focus when it comes to your finances and asserts the paradigm that anything is possible. What we focus on, we tend to attract and therefore it’s important to focus on what you do want in financial terms (e.g. financial stability) rather than on what you don’t want... Continue Reading →
Don’t Let Your Car Drain Your Cash.
I was recently at a networking event in Washington DC and during a conversation, I found out that my interlocutor did not own a car. As much as this is expected in cities such as DC or NY, I still hard for me to comprehend living without a car. For some of us who live... Continue Reading →
You Won’t Make It Without Thinking This Way.
If you’re unfamiliar with the term, paradigm shift, it can best be explained by what happens when you go from thinking one way about something to another way. Now, when it comes to our finances and in particular making money, a lot of people are overdue for a paradigm shift, meaning a shift in... Continue Reading →
Do’s and Don’ts When Buying Your Next Car.
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 →
It’s Time To Be Smarter With Your Money.
A lot of people think that by making more money, they will get into a better financial position. This could be true in some situations but it’s not always the case. Imagine that a young kid is having trouble improving his skills in the minor league. Assuming that more money leads to financial stability is... Continue Reading →
Young Entrepreneurs: Ways to Kick-start Your Startup.
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 →
7 Simple Steps To Overcome Savings and Debt Hurdles.
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 →
Cash Is Your Pilot. Credit Must Be Your Wing-man.
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 →
Consider Another Way to Cut Costs: Transportation.
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 →
So, You Graduated! How to Have A Successful First Job.
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 →
Education: The 21st Century Approach You Should Embrace.
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 →
Thursday Is For Tenacity: A Collection of Quotes That Will Inspire You.
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 →
Feel Like In a Slump? 6 Ways to De-Stress This Summer.
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 →
Embracing the Freelancing Spirit For Success.
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 →
Are You As In Control Of Your Finances As You Should Be?
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 →
Interview with Chrissy Martin, engineer, yoga business owner and teacher…and a Millennial.
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 →
Quick Household Saving Hacks They Don’t Teach You In College (Annoyingly)
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 →