How To Be Financially Stable In Your Twenties And Early Thirties
The world of modern entrepreneurship looks, initially, like a thrilling place for young go-getters. As the wave of green business continues to get attention and publicity, the millennial cohort are being lauded for their ethical approaches and readiness to change the world for the better. The average millennial should, surely, be excited with the opportunities... Continue Reading →
I am always surprised by how poorly some people maintain their vehicles, or other goods in general. A car for me, is something that needs to be very well taken care of, inside and out. If your car is dirty, I can already tell that your life is somewhat of a mess. When it comes... Continue Reading →
Some may argue that 2020 has not been a comfortable year for many people around the world. In March of this year, things took a turn that shook the entire planet, putting economies in distress and completely changing our way of life. From social distancing to complete shutdown, from remote working to thousands of layoffs... Continue Reading →
Millennials are not the first to complain about the cost of living. But, it would be unfair to reject their claim without consideration. Ultimately, as time goes by, everything is getting more expensive. Life for Millennials is a little less affordable than it was for their parents at the same age. For means of comparison,... Continue Reading →
Millennials in general are viewed as people in their late teens through mid twenties. However, let’s remember that the term millennial does not refer to an age range but rather a generation. Given that most millennials are now in their twenties or thirties, they’re living independently - or trying - and trying to find their... Continue Reading →
When it comes to financial decisions, we all at some point make mistakes during our teens and early twenties. In a way, it’s all part of growing up. Many would also argue it’s better to make those faux pas when you’re young than to stray off course later. The same can rarely be said for... Continue Reading →
At Money-Smart Millennials, we focus and encourage self-employment and freelancing. It is no longer a trend in today’s economy, it is a need. However, I hope your goal is not to stay a ‘side hustle’. Businesses should grow and yours should too. Entrepreneurs who are starting out take a lot if not all the tasks... 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 →
When I was a kid, my dream job was to be an architect. In fact, to this day, I still dream of it. I’m sure you had one too and you may be in your dream career today. Congratulations, if you are! While for a small portion of people, a job is a means of... 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 →
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 →
All over the world, kids are taught to go to school, study to get good grades so they can land a good job to make a good income to be successful. Unless you grew up in an entrepreneurial family, you most likely heard that. However, when you take time to reflect on the usefulness of... 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 →
Sometimes, it takes more than 'doing your best'. You must do whatever it takes.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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