The costs of travel – especially international travel – can be steep. The last thing you need are hidden expenses, no matter how small, sneaking up on you. While $25 here and there may not seem like much, it can truly add up when you account for all the unanticipated costs of travel. The next time … [Read more...] about The Hidden Expenses of Travel
Millennials & Money: Who does Gen Y Trust?
Picture this: you're 26 years old and have just received the first significant bonus of your blossoming career. You're trying to figure out how you might spend the money: should you travel or go on a shopping spree? Take in a weekend music festival with friends? On the other hand, you may be … [Read more...] about Millennials & Money: Who does Gen Y Trust?
Could You Spend 1 Billion Dollars? You Can’t. Here’s Why.
Is it really possible to spend one billion dollars? I was listening to the latest GrowthEverywhere podcast (discovered earlier this morning via Growth Hackers) where they interviewed Emerson Spartz, a 27 year old middle school dropout. He homeschooled himself, started the number 1 fan site for … [Read more...] about Could You Spend 1 Billion Dollars? You Can’t. Here’s Why.
Choosing the Right Degree for Your Career
Making the decision to attend college is a big one. The costs associated with a college degree could remain with you for several years after you graduate. With that in mind, you might want to work backwards before choosing a degree. That is, figure out the type of lifestyle you want and how much … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Degree for Your Career
How to Survive Your First Job
Sometimes it seems like I’ve had several different jobs, even though, in reality, I’ve been at my ‘real’ job (the one I work for on a regular basis for real money! Not intern credit!) for nearly 3 years. Over the past 3 years, I had 6 different bosses – which is probably why it feels like I’ve had … [Read more...] about How to Survive Your First Job
What Should I Do With My Old 401k?
How long have you been with your employer? And how long do you plan to stay there? As a millennial, you may have a feeling of restlessness. An article from Forbes argues that job hopping is the new normal for millennials. And the most recent data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics states … [Read more...] about What Should I Do With My Old 401k?