Money Myths and Misconceptions: Debunking the Lies That Hold You Back
Almost everyone has financial advice to give. From parents, teachers, leaders, and even your kids! But what are some myths and misconceptions that we hold about money from all these spheres? Let’s attempt to debunk some of the lies or half-truths you’ve been told about saving, investing, and debt management. They could be holding you […]
A Post-Graduation Guide to Launch into Financial Independence
Graduation is a time of anticipation, excitement, and eventually, financial anxiety. In most cases, you’ll have an education loan to repay, an impending job search, and the potentially overwhelming aspect of being an independent adult. This post-graduation guide is tailored to help you handle these impending post-graduation costs, overcome your loan options, create a budget, […]
8 Millionaire Habits
Warren Buffett is one of the wealthiest people in the world. That doesn’t mean he dismisses the value of a dollar. Or a dollar menu. Does he follow these 8 millionaire habits? As was reported in several profile pieces a few years ago, the 94-year-old CEO of Berkshire Hathaway often starts his morning with breakfast from […]
Back to Basics: Know Your Paycheck
There are many decisions and choices that need to be made when starting a new job. One of the most important is to know your paycheck. This includes understanding the taxes taken out, contributions that can be made and other factors that come into play regarding how much money should be withheld from each pay […]
Personal Finance: Why is it not Taught in High School?
Taxes, personal and family budgets, savings, and investments are all things every adult will face in their lifetime. However, not much, if any of these topics are covered in most high school’s standard curriculum. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in October 2023, 61.4% of high school graduates were enrolled in colleges or universities, […]
5 Habits Wealthy People Follow
There are consistent habits among self-made wealthy people that may put you in a position to achieve financial gains.