Lifestyle Inflation is this almost irresistible phenomenon that we all encounter whenever we obtain a better position at work, more income, a new home or any other financial or lifestyle increase. If you’re trying to get out of debt, save for a home or retirement, or just improve your financial … [Read more...] about Avoid Lifestyle Inflation By Living Like a Broke College Student
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4 Small Ways to Earn Big Money for Travel
I recently announced that I would be spending 2015 traveling through Central America. While Central America is one of the cheapest areas to travel through and I'll be doing several things to keep my expenses down, preparing for the trip still required saving a large sum of money. Saving a large … [Read more...] about 4 Small Ways to Earn Big Money for Travel
9 Principles of Success
We all want to be successful. Most people want to to better than their parents did. We strive to be our best self and even better than that. Over the years I've learned 9 Principles of Success that have kept me motivated as I strive for my goals. These principles apply to entrepreneurs, young adults … [Read more...] about 9 Principles of Success
5 Easy Ways to Minimize Student Loans
It's likely that you will have to take on some type of debt to complete a college degree. According to the U.S. Department of Education, "The average total cost of attendance in 2011-12 for first-time, full-time students living on campus and paying in-state tuition was $21,000 at public 4-year … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways to Minimize Student Loans
4 Ways I’m Investing in My Future
Investing has never been an easy subject for me to understand. It took me one time to go on the E*Trade website, and I was so lost, I just closed the browser window. I knew that investing money was important, but I had no idea where to begin, and no real interest in doing so. Even with me being … [Read more...] about 4 Ways I’m Investing in My Future
How to Look Chic and Stay Cozy This Winter
When winter weather hits, it can be so tempting to throw on warm and bulky clothes, like hoodies and Ugg boots, with a disregard to your appearance. But if you are a millennial trying to gain some respect in the work place, finding a balance between looking chic and staying warm is important. Here … [Read more...] about How to Look Chic and Stay Cozy This Winter