The last time you got a raise or a year end bonus, what did you do with it? I can tell you what I did with mine. During the earlier years of my career, I would absorb any pay raises or bonuses into my spending and let lifestyle inflation creep up. I wanted a new wardrobe? Check. Take my bonus … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Ways To Maximize Your Raise or Bonus
5 Essential Money Habits for Financial Success
It seems like personal finance doesn't become a priority to some people until something bad has happened. This can be because you don't necessarily grow up with personal finance lessons, or maybe you don't have the best examples to follow. Before things get out of hand, or if you're in the process … [Read more...] about 5 Essential Money Habits for Financial Success
Workplace Time Traps and How to Avoid Them
Every day, we are faced with a growing number of distractions at work. Despite our best efforts, what I call “time traps” tend to take over more of our work hours than we intend. We get so caught up in them that before we know it, a huge amount of time is lost to these distractions. But losing … [Read more...] about Workplace Time Traps and How to Avoid Them
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
How to Tackle Student Loan Debt
While graduating from college without any student loan debt isn’t impossible, it’s certainly getting harder to avoid. A Pew Social Trends study recently found that, 37% of people under age 40 have student debt, with the median debt load starting at $13,000. Student debt has surpassed credit card … [Read more...] about How to Tackle Student Loan Debt
Central America – An Overlooked Budget Travel Destination
Budget travel. What popped into your head when you read that phrase? Not possible? Southeast Asia? Staycation? Chances are your first thought was not “Central America” but, stretching from Guatemala to Costa Rica, the area is perfect for budget travelers – particularly those traveling from the … [Read more...] about Central America – An Overlooked Budget Travel Destination