How To Be Financially Stable In Your Twenties And Early Thirties
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 life was fun. You had immense momentum and it was exhilarating. Do you remember such a time? Now that you’ve... 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 →
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 →
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. As much as I encourage entrepreneurship, it is crucial to remember that considering the amount of work involved, it is... Continue Reading →
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 with me and as soon as I saw the title, I had an internal sarcastic laugh which only lasted a... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 a wish that a bonus could have been higher, I can guarantee that you have felt that way at least... Continue Reading →
It is not too late to set your new year's resolution. It is too early to quit.
Sometimes, it takes more than 'doing your best'. You must do whatever it takes.
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 day of the year when credit cards might be the most used. Between those two days, there is Thanksgiving, the... Continue Reading →
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 to get you to understand their mindset and their drive. What is the attitude of a millennial entrepreneur? What makes... Continue Reading →
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 content of the book. In the book, I’ve shared real-life stories of my clients who were able to improve their... Continue Reading →
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 in the title company's office; I had just signed my name a dozen times and watched my wife signed the dotted line on this last piece of legal paper. We... Continue Reading →
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