There was a time when the American dream used to revolve around owning a piece of property and for those who could make it, gold mining efforts. With time, the American dream has changed, but …
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Financial Goals Without Strategy Are Just Wishes.
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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Discipline. Create It. Apply It. Own It.
Think back to a time when nothing and no one could stop you from accomplishing a goal. There was a fire burning in you, you couldn’t stop, it was natural, it was even effortless and …
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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 …
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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 …
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Wellness Tips For Busy Entrepreneurs.
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. …
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Entry-level Jobs That Can Pay Your Bills.
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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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When and How to Ask For A Raise.
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 …
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Lost January? 3 Ways to Still Make Your Goals in 2018.
It is not too late to set your new year's resolution. It is too early to quit.
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You Can’t Feed Your Ego and Your Family at the Same Time.
Sometimes, it takes more than 'doing your best'. You must do whatever it takes.
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Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day; Brace Yourselves!
It’s official! Fall is here; it’s the season of overpriced Starbucks pumpkin lattes, North Face jackets, Under Armour cold gear and UGG boots. Let’s not forget the Halloween extravaganzas which lead to Christmas, that single …
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Interview with Ryan Morse, coach, motivational speaker, business owner…and a millennial
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 non-profit owner, we have picked their brains. The goal is …
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The Best Way to Keep Your Resume Sharp and Updated at All Times.
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 stability in that environment was a major contributor to the …
