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December 19, 2023 In recent years, the debate around pursuing graduate education has gained momentum. With the job market becoming increasingly competitive, many individuals are contemplating whether investing in higher education is truly worth the time and money. Let’s delve into the factors that should guide your decision-making process when it comes to pursuing a… Read more: Considering Graduate School: A Thoughtful Investment for Your Future? Or A Waste of Time and Money?

October 20, 2023 In the rapidly evolving landscape of the digital age, where online shopping has transformed the way we make purchases, the importance of mastering financial literacy cannot be overstated. Gone are the days when our parents could rely on stable jobs, pensions, and homeownership for a secure retirement. As a 27-year-old navigating through… Read more: Mastering Financial Literacy: Limiting Impulse Spending

Mar 7, 2023 Gone are the days of our parents who worked at the same company for 20 years with a pensions and house, ready for retirement. As a 26-year-old who has worked/interned at over 8 different organizations and companies ranging from tech startups, healthcare, real estate, finance, and consulting, I have come to understand… Read more: The Most Biggest Determiner of Success: Adaptability

May 18, 2021 Since the Pandemic, homeowners with mortgages saw their home equity increase by 10.8% which is equivalent to a collective $1 Trillion in gains in equity! This is approximately $17K per homeowner on average. So why all the fuss about owning a home? Here are the top 5 reason why you should look to… Read more: Why is Home Ownership so Important?

October 24, 2020 What is a credit score anyways? Your credit score is a measure of your likelihood of paying back borrowed money. Scores range from 300-850, and a higher score means you’re less likely to default on credit cards, loans and other expenses. Good credit is the first step to financial freedom and an… Read more: Why credit is so important? and How do I raise my credit score?

July 22, 2020 Casual conversation with my College friend, Jay Brown! We discuss Covid-19, relationships, life, love, parenting, ethics, etc. Listen to this episode from Jaytalking: Views from the Sidewalk on Spotify. In this episode, Jay and his friend Michael discuss being calm in some of the most testing situations as well as if spanking… Read more: Guest Interview on Jaytalking: Views from the Sidewalk by Jay Brown

August 26, 2019 A high-yield savings account is an excellent option for those who want to earn more interest on their savings without taking on additional risks. These accounts typically offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts and are FDIC-insured, providing peace of mind for account holders. Nerdwallet has a most up to date… Read more: Best Savings Account

June 20, 2019 In my previous post below I briefly outlined some of the tips and knowledge I had picked up since graduating from college. It has slowly begun to dawn on me that I will be entering adulthood and moving out of my parents’ house which I have lived for the past 22 years… Read more: Investing 102: Leaving the Nest

June 24, 2019 Ever since freshman year of college, the priority for any student is to not only succeed in school academically but also to obtain that coveted summer internship to start developing my own work experience. I have worked for Emory’s Goizueta Business School’s career center for a year, landed an internship at JP… Read more: Finance Job Recruiting Advice

March 6, 2019 1. Why should you invest NOW? If you start investing with just $3,100 per year at age 22, assuming an 8% average annual return, you’ll have $1 million at age 65. But if you wait until age 32 (just 10 years later), you’ll have to save $6,900 per year to reach that… Read more: Investing 101: Right out of College