You’ve heard the word time and time again as it said to be the foundational tool of managing your finances. Even though this word is popular, it is not a fan favorite amongst millennials. And yes, I am referring to the term: budget. When I hear budget, I feel a sense of restriction, limitation, and powerlessness when it comes to creating…
Global Warming isn’t the only issue to blame for it being a COLE WORLD. Life will come with its ups and downs. Things will not always go the way you expect them to go. Therefore, no matter what life calls you, it’s the way you respond that matters most. When releasing the album, Cole expressed that the title’s acronym had…
Were one of your new year resolutions to save money? It’s very well easier said than done. If you really want to save this year, you have to move from resolutions to results. Here are 4 things that prove you’re serious about saving money: 1. Your wish to save turns into a plan. How many of us have said we’re…
You’ve been ignoring your student loans for a while, and the thought of making payments brings you stress. You’ve created or retweeted memes about how all student loans should be forgiven. When you see an article about the crisis and the way it is affecting millennials, you make certain to share it with a comment signifying how much you hate…
Is paying your bills the primary agenda for working your 9-to-5? If so, you must re-imagine the your role as an employee. Re-imagining your role as an employee allows you to see the job as a stepping stone to what’s possible rather than a resting place because of a position. Being employed to simply pay the bills, and not pay…
How many places have you visited virtually, going broke on emotional currency? Dubai. Ireland. Phuket. Havana. Scottsdale, AZ. Timeline destinations can go on and on. We have experienced numerous destinations due to our daily visits on social media. Often, our distant experiences don’t positively motivate us, but rather cause us to mourn over our perceived losses. It seems everyone else…
What feeling or thought comes to mind when you read personal finance advice and accomplishments? “I feel ashamed.” “I am not doing enough.” “You don’t know my life?” [ctt template=”3″ link=”BFX20″ via=”no” ]”Personal finance is more personal than it is finance.”[/ctt] No matter the feeling, you should always discern the advice and accomplishments you you read on a daily basis. You…
It is easy to come up with excuses for days as to why things are not working out in your favor, especially as it relates to making more money. You have goals to achieve and a certain life you want to live. The power lies within you to move from your comfort zone by tapping into your creative self instead of…
Using a credit card is extremely convenient, especially if you don’t have cash available. You’ve heard the famous motto, “Don’t have the money now? No problem!” During the weeks you do not get paid, credit cards come in handy. But the problem comes the day after your direct deposit hits, and you’ve paid every bill—except your credit card. And guess…