Note: this article can also be heard as a podcast episode: 13 Myths About Working With a Financial Advisor [podcast]. Of all the life skills that you can develop and strengthen, managing your money is perhaps one of the most impactful and important skills. Money is foundational to everything we do in life and how we […]
You’ve probably seen them before. They are the people on social media throwing the most lavish parties, driving the luxurious cars, and traveling to the most beautiful vacation spots. But the real question is who are these people and how can they afford it? Who Are the Joneses? The phrase “Keeping up with the Joneses” […]
Wouldn’t it be awesome if there was a real method to get rich quickly? Unfortunately, the only ones who get rich from get-rich-quick schemes are the scammers who sell them to people desperate to escape poverty. Worse, our own governments are part of that problem—the lottery—which has variably been called a tax on the poor, […]
In my early 20s, I lived through inflation of over 30 percent. That’s a lot, right? Much higher than the latest US CPI increase of 8.6 percent year-over-year (YoY). What you don’t realize (yet, since I haven’t told you) is that this was not an annual rate. It was in a single month! The annual […]
Have you ever wondered how to retire early? The idea of retiring in your thirties is enticing, but the cost of living is so high today that it seems out of reach. I used to feel the same way. I wanted to live right and spend less, but it seemed like a pipe dream. Then, […]
Research shows that immigrants value education greatly and are willing to do whatever it takes to help their kids attend the best schools. College tuition in the US is among the highest in the world. A lot of the foreign-born families I talk with have this as one of their top goals. To accomplish the […]
Occasionally, I get a reader request to cover a specific topic. As a writer, it’s one of the best compliments you can give me. And though I really appreciate any of you spending some of your busy days reading what I write, clapping for my article, and/or leaving praise in a comment, asking me to […]
Tech is (still) booming. The field is constantly shapeshifting, and its novelties and inventions are being incorporated more deeply into our lives. Jobs across all industries are demanding employees gain tech skills to keep pace with this unceasing digital hegemony. And for tech professionals, their expertise is in high demand, giving them the upper hand […]
Are there wedding bells in your near future? If you’re engaged and reading this article, you likely have a lot of questions on your mind. How can I plan an unforgettable wedding? Should we go on a honeymoon right away? Where will we live once we’re married? Should we combine our finances? Thinking about all […]