Download PDF - Part II / Chapter I Chapter I: Banking, debt and credit Rather go to bed without dinner than to rise in debt. - Benjamin Franklin 'No' for overdrafts About nine years ago, I had an experience that I will probably never forget. It’s not because it was an incredible and exciting... Continue Reading →
Interview with Chase Dawson, CEO of JCD Staffing … and a millennial.
This past fall, I met Chase, a millennial entrepreneur who launched his staffing company in Montgomery County, MD. Our paths crossed when Chase applied for a business loan to cover his business accounts payable while he was getting the company established. I worked with Chase during this process and got to know him better.... Continue Reading →
Tackling Debt In 2017
2017 is just around the corner. A recent Student Loan Hero survey revealed that paying off debt is so far, the most common financial resolution of 2017. Next to getting out of debt is building an emergency fund. Through personal experience getting rid of my own debt and through helping many clients pay off... Continue Reading →
Preparing for Financial Stability in 2017
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… There are many reasons why this statement exists. In my opinion, one of those reasons is that the end of the year is a great opportunity, a time to reflect and recharge for the new year. Growing up, New Year’s Eve was an important day in our... Continue Reading →
Navigating this holiday season on a budget and without financial stress.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Since I was a little kid, I loved the season of the holidays. Obviously as a kid, you look forward to playing with your Christmas gifts, but for me it was more than that. During the holidays families come together; Mom is willing to cook the best... Continue Reading →
Establish an effective budget today. Preview these two FREE chapters!
CLICK THIS TITLE TO DOWNLOAD: MONEY-SMART MILLENNIALS - PART I, CHAP III & IV DOWNLOAD THE BUDGET TEMPLATE You know the big-ticket expenses in your life, but all the smaller spending can also be a killer. Take a look at your monthly outflow, and I guarantee you will have a few "Yikes, I had... Continue Reading →
How to use your budget as your financial GPS
A few weeks ago I drove to Peoria, IL for a leadership conference with some business partners and friends. From Germantown, MD, it is a solid twelve hours drive. We decided to leave at ten o’clock in the evening and drive through the night. We had a total of four cars so it made sense... Continue Reading →