This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. Have you spoken to your significant other about your financial beliefs, values, and goals? Or have you let that conversation fall by the wayside because you’re too afraid to have it? Bringing up money in a relationship can be difficult, but it’s an absolute must, especially before […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. Variety is the spice of life. Surrounding yourself with people from different backgrounds, belief systems, and practices helps keep your perspective on life fresh and exciting. Having friends of all races, religions, and income levels keeps you grounded, genuine, and open to new ideas. Most of the […]
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Please help me welcome the newest addition to the YAM team, Kristi! The word “millennial” is often met with eye rolls and the typical “kids these days” commentary. Every other week it seems, another major news network highlights the many reasons that millennials are technology obsessed, egotistical, and lazy. According to their arbitrary polls, we […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. I think it’s safe to say that at some point or another, we’ve all had an issue with spending. Whether it was a huge issue that landed us in a boatload of debt, or a small issue that happened on occasion, it can be hard to beat […]
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Long-time readers of this blog will know that I used to write weekly “round-up” posts that shared about my personal life and what I was up to. Because of time constraints I had to end the weekly round-up about a year ago. While I don’t give weekly roundup posts, I still weave my life and […]
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I haven’t had much time to read the past few months. Work has been busy and studying for the GMAT and preparing my MBA application has made it nearly impossible to find time for reading books. I take the GMAT in less than two weeks and plan on using some of my freed-up time to […]
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This post is by our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. Do you dream about the day you’ll be able to leave your working days behind and enjoy life to its fullest without any worries? Do you dream about having enough money to fund the life you want to live so you’re not chained down? Do you […]
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I receive an email each day from the Wall Street Journal that covers stories and news related to the media & publishing industry. One topic that is covered on a near-daily basis is cord-cutting and how new media is slowly killing traditional cable offerings. One product that disrupted cable early on was Roku. Roku is […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. We all know that spending on experiences usually makes us happier, right? If not, you can read up on several studies that highlight why. I’m sure you can think of a few of your own examples, though. Does buying a new phone or new clothes make you […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. When’s the last time you went through your house to declutter items you haven’t used? Or the last time you threw away things that haven’t seen the light of day since you moved in? There’s a lot of value to be had in spring cleaning and decluttering. I […]
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