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 →
The money-smart art of not ‘keeping up with the Joneses’.
It was my third week as a novice employee at the bank. I had been hired as a relationship banker but due to company requirements, I had to start my training at the teller line. That is where I first became aware of the financial illiteracy of most consumers. Mr. Robert (for keeping this client... Continue Reading →
How to Budget Your Way to Home Ownership in the DC Metro Area
Initially published by Sheena Saydam of Saydam Properties Group. I had the privilege to be interviewed by Sheena Saydam, managing partner at Saydam Properties Group. The main focus of our discussion was the road to home ownership. The millennial generation is entering a phase of home ownership. Planning and budgeting are essential to having a... Continue Reading →