What kind of conversations did you have as a kid about money? With whom did you have these conversations? What have you done, or are you doing, to learn more about money? Knowledge is power and money is important. If a person does not have an understanding of money, how it works, what to do […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. Nobody likes being in debt, yet many of us struggle with it most of our lives. Unfortunately, debt has a way of piling up faster than many realize. For example, most students don’t take their student loans seriously until they hit unmanageable figures. If you’re wrestling with student loans, mortgages, […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. Did you know that most entrepreneurs are scared? They are scared of failing. They are scared of losing customers. They are scared that their friends were right — this was a ridiculous idea. And as intriguing as this may sound, some entrepreneurs are afraid of success. Yes, enormous amounts of […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay We’ve all heard this quote and even used it in our essays countless times: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” But what happens when real tragedy strikes? Understandably, sometimes it’s a struggle to see a silver lining when life throws curveballs at you. But I will tell you this; […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. Have you ever met a brain picker? You know, that well-meaning guy who saw you on LinkedIn and wants to ask you a quick question about a certain topic. The first few times it happens, it’s always thrilling. Somebody actually wants your perspective on your area of expertise. Then you […]
Living way above our means, overspending, defaulting on loans, or missing out on lucrative investment opportunities, we all make financial mistakes. And don’t get me started on the guilt and resentment that follows these mistakes. If you’re struggling with a past money mistake, I understand that your wallet or bank account won’t allow you a […]
Economists believe that it’s getting harder to move up in America. Children from low-income families are more likely to remain poor as adults. Fortunately, getting a college education tends to be a lever in social mobility. Still, first-gen students face a myriad of challenges that their peers don’t go through, even if they share the […]
Asking ‘How do I pay to further my education?’ is like asking, ‘How do I lose weight or, ‘How do I learn a new language?’ There are a ton of answers, and there’s never one clear path. The good news is that you don’t even have to sink yourself in student loans while paying for […]
Wake up, y’all! It’s time to talk about getting your money right and securing your financial future! If you ever wondered how to start on the path to financial independence, then this blog is meant for you. Pay attention as we learn some mind-blowing methods of planning for and securing our futures. Define a financial […]
