More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay We’ve all heard this quote and even used it in our essays countless times: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” But what happens when real tragedy strikes? Understandably, sometimes it’s a struggle to see a silver lining when life throws curveballs at you. But I will tell you this; […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. Have you ever met a brain picker? You know, that well-meaning guy who saw you on LinkedIn and wants to ask you a quick question about a certain topic. The first few times it happens, it’s always thrilling. Somebody actually wants your perspective on your area of expertise. Then you […]
Living way above our means, overspending, defaulting on loans, or missing out on lucrative investment opportunities, we all make financial mistakes. And don’t get me started on the guilt and resentment that follows these mistakes. If you’re struggling with a past money mistake, I understand that your wallet or bank account won’t allow you a […]
Economists believe that it’s getting harder to move up in America. Children from low-income families are more likely to remain poor as adults. Fortunately, getting a college education tends to be a lever in social mobility. Still, first-gen students face a myriad of challenges that their peers don’t go through, even if they share the […]
Asking ‘How do I pay to further my education?’ is like asking, ‘How do I lose weight or, ‘How do I learn a new language?’ There are a ton of answers, and there’s never one clear path. The good news is that you don’t even have to sink yourself in student loans while paying for […]
Wake up, y’all! It’s time to talk about getting your money right and securing your financial future! If you ever wondered how to start on the path to financial independence, then this blog is meant for you. Pay attention as we learn some mind-blowing methods of planning for and securing our futures. Define a financial […]
Have you ever wondered how to spark change and overcome obstacles within your family? If so, then look no further! Today, we will learn how to prevent certain events from ruining communication methods within your life. What are the types of topics that people don’t talk about freely? – 6:55Out of all the topics, guess […]
What kind of conversations did you have as a kid about money? With whom did you have these conversations? What have you done, or are you doing, to learn more about money? Knowledge is power and money is important. If a person does not have an understanding of money, how it works, what to do […]
Broke people don’t talk about money. I realize this is because they believe they don’t have money to talk about, but I’m finding that this is why people stay broke. It can feel hurtful, maybe even shameful, to not have something that you desire… especially when it comes to money. I had a few limiting […]
An enlightening conversation about beginning with the end in mind, committing to one’s success, and being financially free. Ja’Net Adams is an International Speaker and Author of “Debt Sucks! A College Student’s Guide To Winning With Money So They Can Live Their Dreams!” She graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science […]
