Was having a conversation with my brother yesterday, and he asked “What’s the richest place in the world”? ⁣ ⁣ I was puzzled, I had no idea where he was going with that question. ⁣ ⁣ Then he quoted Les Brown and said...⁣ ⁣ “The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is … Continue reading F O C U S →

Whew! January seemed like it would never end, but finally we are headed into February. Hopefully, you’ve moved the needle on any goals/resolutions you set before the end of the year. If not, get to it! February is a month we look forward to for several reasons, Valentines Day - don’t you just love love? … Continue reading School is in session! Financial Mistakes Every College Student Should Avoid (Part 2) →

This blog is brought to you by reflection. Reflection is so powerful, but often we find ourselves immersed in technology and other distractions that obstruct our willingness to take a step back and reflect. Think about it, when was the last time you actually sat down, cut yourself off from the world, and did some … Continue reading School is in session! Financial Mistakes Every College Student Should Avoid (Part 1) →

"Time spent in self-reflection is never wasted – it is an intimate date with yourself.” -Dr Paul TP Wong It’s always great to reflect at the end of each month on your financial, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, so you can start each month fresh, capitalize on your successes from the prior month, and … Continue reading Reflection Time: October Report →

Nowadays, 401(k) retirement accounts are offered by most employers as they appear to be an attractive option, as employees can contribute on a pre-tax basis, thus reducing their taxable income, its earnings grow tax-deferred, and employers typically offer to match your contributions. Sounds great right? Let’s discuss further. A typical employer match is as follows: … Continue reading What Every Professional Should Know Before Investing in a 401(k) →

Have you ever stopped to reflect on how your upbringing has positively or negatively influenced your current money mindset? Maybe you grew up in a low income household being denied things you wanted, so now you tend to overspend and call it "treating yourself", or maybe you were spoiled and became accustomed to having everything … Continue reading How Your Childhood Affects Your Current Money Mindset →

When I first began budgeting almost a year ago, I was super unorganized and used one account to pay bills, buy groceries & gas, pay down debt, invest, and for other miscellaneous spending. This made it tougher to stay on budget & keep track of where my money went every month, so I switched to … Continue reading The Simple Budget Hack That Will Save You Hundreds! →

Let's face it. We all buy things we do not need with money we often do not have. Welcome to the day that you decide to no longer trade your hard-earned income for items that will not add any value to your life. Whenever you feel the need to spend impulsively or "treat yourself", stop … Continue reading 7 Things You Need to Sacrifice to Stop Overspending & Reach Your Financial Goals →

Dollar and a Dream: Bag Secured, but would it be fumbled? In September of 2017, I started my career in public accounting as an auditor and was more than ready to start reaping the benefits of the bag I secured. Coming from a low income background, my financial priorities were in disarray as I only … Continue reading Nobody’s Perfect: How I Changed My Financial Trajectory →

And just like that it’s 2018. The beginning of the year is when most take the time to reflect on what went well in the previous year as well as identifying areas of growth in the New Year. The past couple years I’ve seen a common theme of individuals choosing to take control of their … Continue reading The First Step to Accumulating Wealth & Taking Control of your Finances →