Category: Personal Finance
Financial Management: 7 Tips for a Newly Hired Worker
Getting hired for a new job is really exciting and definitely a testament to your continued progress in life. But don’t let that success go to your head. There are some things everyone should do when hired for a new position. Here are a few of them. Set Up a Budget A new job means […]
5 Investment Mistakes Even Smart People Make
If you’re so smart, why aren’t you rich? A lot of smart people ask themselves that question, especially as they struggle to keep up with the bills and worry about an inadequately funded retirement. In my work consulting with entrepreneurs, I commonly find that they spend so much time juggling the competing demands of their […]
13 Ways to Fit Travel Into Your Summer Schedule
Question: As an entrepreneur, how are you finding time/budget for travel this summer? (name one tip) 1. Make for a Happy Homecoming “This summer, I’ve gone to Denver, L.A., Nevada, Orlando and Montreal so far! The key is planning the week of your return in advance. Don’t take any meetings; instead, spend that first […]
The Biggest Finance Mistakes Young Professionals Make
It is unfortunate that many young professionals do not worry about financial affairs. This is especially true for those in their 20s who feel that they are simply too young to dwell on financial decisions and planning. And then, when they are ready to get their finances in order, they often find themselves up to […]
How to Handle Student Loan Debt
After the graduation festivities come to an end, the weight of student debt often starts to set in. Thousands of dollars in loans loom over you and putting together a plan to manage debt feels impossible, which is why we’ve broken the process into five simple steps. Grab your laptop or smartphone, and let’s get […]
10 Ways to Start Investing in Your Own Retirement
Q. If you actively invest in your own retirement, what’s one tip you have for other young entrepreneurs to get started? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual […]
A Complete Guide to Organizing your Finances Like a BOSS
The first thing I thought when I graduated from college last month, was YES. FINALLY. The second, and more pertinent thought I had was how am I going to pay my debt and begin to save money? I know I am not the only one, and the class of 2013 is entering with a huge […]
Beating Back the Debt (and Anything Else Life Throws at You)
“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” ~ Henry Ford Last month the American Psychology Association released a survey that confirmed millennials reported higher stress levels than the national average, causing many to dub it as the most stressed out generation in America. […]
Money Tips: 10 Best Personal Finance Books of All-Time
Money management is one of the most important skills a young person can develop. Unfortunately, many people lack even the most basic money management skills for one reason or another. It’s why we see so many problems with credit card debt, loans and lack of retirement planning. In most cases the skills needed to fix […]
