Scary Financial Statistics You Should Know (And Learn From)

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“Do not save what is left after spending; instead, spend what is left after saving.” Warren Buffett Financial literacy is the ability and knowledge to make informed and effective financial decisions.  It is a challenge for many people to manage … Read More

12 Tips To Help New Parents Avoid Money Mistakes

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“Don’t raise kids to have more than you had. Raise them to be more than you were.” Anonymous   Having a newborn baby is a time to rejoice. However, the reality of raising a child can be daunting. As parents, … Read More

Understanding Growth And Value Investing

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  Knowing how to invest is the best way to build wealth. There are many ways to make or lose money in the stock market. Here, we will focus on growth and value investing. They differ in their fundamental investment … Read More

Pros and Cons of Self-Employment

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Have You Considered Self-Employment? It is getting easier to start your own business given rapid technological advances, increased ability to buy your health insurance, ability to outsource your needs, growth in the sharing economy, and innovative financing choices.  There are … Read More

10 Benefits of Going To Community College

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“I wanted to race cars. I didn’t like school, and all I wanted to do was to work on cars. But right before I graduated, I got into a really bad car accident, and I spent that summer in the … Read More

12 Ways To Save Money On A Tight Budget

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How to save money on a tight budget? It may seem impossible for the 54% of Americans who live paycheck-to-paycheck or the nearly 40% of people earning $100,000 per year who are also similarly strained. There is no shame in … Read More

What You Need To Know When Getting A Dog

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Are you thinking about getting a dog but worried about the finances? This post will guide you through all the factors you should consider, including one-time and ongoing costs to help you decide about getting a dog. During the pandemic, … Read More

Better Financial Literacy May Help The Racial Wealth Gap

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I grew up in a racially diverse Bronx neighborhood. It wasn’t until I worked on Wall Street as a financial professional that I encountered people with homogenous backgrounds. Specifically, my colleagues were primarily white people who appeared to be far … Read More

Money Lessons From 5 Favorite Classic Novels

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We often can’t see our own mistakes through our rose-colored lenses. Instead, we can see errors more easily made by others when we are less emotional. The same happens when we find colorful characters in fiction who make blunders we … Read More

How To Pay Down Your Debt For Better Financial Health

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You can reach financial success but you need to manage your debt wisely. Be ready to tackle some tough choices and trade-offs if you are aiming to grow and accumulate wealth. Your planning should start as early as possible so … Read More

How To Talk To Your Kids About Investing

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  There are many ways to talk to your kids about investing when they are most fungible, and they look up to you. It is an excellent lesson and complimentary to show them why it is vital to save and … Read More