One of the biggest questions in life is what happens to us when we die. Where do we go? Is there anywhere to go? What happens to your body? Well, we know what happens to our bodies when we die as that’s been extensively studied. The one question that does often come up is what... Continue Reading →
3 Smart Things You Can Do for Your Money.
When we go from adolescents to adults, or from college to a working life, there comes a point when we naturally think about money more seriously. When you look around, whatever your financial situation may be, it could seem like most people are doing ok. After studying a bank portfolio of hundreds of consumers, I... Continue Reading →
Financial Goals Without Strategy Are Just Wishes.
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 it remained a combination of freedom, wealth and social standing. The Millennial and Gen Z dream is the latest evolution,... Continue Reading →
Finding the Motivation to Keep Saving.
Financial stability can never be achieved without savings. It is a nonnegotiable. Even when it’s not already a habit, most of us get to a point in our lives where we need to save money. It could be something as simple as establishing a rainy-day fund for emergencies such as a broken pipe, a mechanical... Continue Reading →
Setting Yourself Up for a Bright Financial Future (2)
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 →
Time Flies; It Is Wise To Plan For Old Age Now.
This is a collaborative post. It may contain affiliate links. Doesn’t it seem like the older you get, the more you realized you were not so smart in your youngers days? It sure does for me. Sometimes it feels as though I am a brand-new person. For the countless times when you’ve heard your parents... Continue Reading →
Interview with Sheena Saydam, managing partner at Saydam Properties Group … and a millennial.
Investopedia defines networking as a ‘process that fosters the exchange of information and ideas among individuals or groups that share common interests. Networking may fall into one of two categories: social or business.’ In addition to being a process, I believe networking is also an art. There are people who never manage to learn networking... 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 →
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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 →