Congrats—you started a business! You followed your dreams and started making money selling your products or services. Fast forward a bit, and after a lot of sweat equity, you are killing it! Sales are better than expected, and you are now ready to hire some employees. Your small endeavor is now a real business. Before…
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When the pandemic first hit, no one imagined it would last this long. For many of us, closures and lockdown crippled our finances. Prior to 2020, we’d saved money in case we lost our job, had unexpected household expenses, or encountered any serious health problems. However, when the entire world experiences a global health crisis,…
Times are hard these days, especially if you are a gig/contract worker or are self-employed. Between layoffs and cutbacks, you may find yourself without a steady paycheck or, worst-case scenario, without a paycheck at all. If your income is irregular, budgeting is not an easy task. Ensuring you have enough money at the end of…
"Ugh." When we polled 100 people and asked how they felt about 2020, that was the most common answer.
I am totally joking, but I wouldn't be surprised if that were the case. This year hasn't gone the way any of us planned. In January, we all had high hopes for a new decade,…
The world has changed as we know it. The way we used to operate our business, and the tactics we used to employ to yield results, may not work in the future. If you work as a content creator/blogger or operate a small business as a creative, you have probably felt the financial effects of…
Becoming an entrepreneur isn’t easy, and the ups and downs aren't for everyone. As an investment advisor, I have spent more than 10 years in the financial industry helping individuals manage their wealth. My goal as an investment advisor is to make sure my clients are well equipped to understand how this career changes will…
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Frost Bank, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
When was the last time you did something good for someone, just because? The round of drinks you bought for yourself and your friends last week does not count. I'm talking about a true act of generosity out of…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, recently announced that they will be stepping back from their roles as senior royals, relocating to Canada, and living off their independent wealth. This news shocked many because Meghan seemingly had it all. So why wasn't she happy?? She's married to her true love, became…
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Talking about money is difficult. Depending on your financial situation, the conversation can be uncomfortable and challenging. Capital Group’s Wisdom of Experience Survey found that Americans would rather talk about almost anything besides money. It’s time to remove the stigma and approach money in a new way.
In November I…
This post is sponsored by COIN. All opinions are my own.
Market caps, ETF, and P/E ratios can make investing sound pretty complicated. If you are an advocate for social change and yet unfamiliar with the market, you may believe the common misconception that investing means sharing in an “evil” corporation’s growing profits. However, that's…