3 Ways to Know That Your Finances Are Really Improving

Personal finance management isn’t widely taught through the education system in our society. According to the Council for Economic Education only 14 states require high schools to offer a personal finance course for students. Offered is of course different from mandatory, so who knows how many students actually take advantage. Some colleges offer personal finance courses,

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5 Things Smart Women Do with Their Tax Return Money Number #3 is a Kicker

A few years ago, I was walking in the mall and overheard a business owner trying to convince a woman to use her tax return to purchase a weave. She said that her hair was an investment. I didn’t stick around long enough to hear the customer’s response, but in my mind, I was thinking, “Buying

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Here’s What’s Really Keeping You from Walking in Favor and Financial Freedom

Saying that you want something and actually doing the work to get it are two different things. We all know that. But sometimes I don’t think we fully understand why we don’t walk in the direction of our dreams. Well, I know from my experience, what keeps me from taking a leap, following up, or taking

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5 Tax Mistakes That Might Get You Audited

Filing annual or quarterly taxes is often overwhelming and daunting for individuals who are unaware of how to do so and how to do so efficiently. Understanding some of the top potential tax mistakes that may get you audited is a way to ensure you are moving forward in the right direction whether you are

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4 People That Bobbi Kristina’s Coma Reminds Us We Need To Know

by Amanda Brown On the morning of Saturday January 31, 2015 Bobbi Kristina Brown was found face down and unresponsive in the bathtub of her home in Atlanta, Georgia. After being rushed to the hospital and placed in a medically induced coma, Bobbi Kristina, remains on life support in the ICU at Emory Hospital.  Not much else

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5 Money and Life Lessons Learned from Moving

I STRONGLY dislike moving. I moved every year in college and was happy when I moved into a real apartment. However, I inevitably needed to move again. I’d been at the last place for several years and you know how that goes…I accumulated way more stuff than I realized. Now I had to contend with

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Your Why Is More Important Than Money

Imagine you’ve been working very hard on a project or business in order to make a difference and earn more money (professionals stick with me, the lesson is for you too). You’ve put in years of work, blood, sweat, and tears. You just made a move that has made you millions and will continue to

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How Your Inability to Manage Your Calendar Affects Your Wallet and Your Weight

Recently I heard someone speak and they said that they manage their life according to their calendar. The speaker said that each day they evaluate where they are going, why they are going, and what will happen when they go. This individual asks all of these questions because they understand the importance of managing their

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6 Ways to Save When You Think You Can’t Afford To

Despite a miserable financial reality—bounced checks, late mortgage payments, bank overdrafts, inner turmoil, and lack of sleep—you will still find people telling you that they can’t afford to save. The reality is that they can’t afford not to save. Helping a friend or a loved one move from the “I Can’t Afford to Save” mentality

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3 Core Money Mindset Principles That Keep You From Living Paycheck to Paycheck

As you embark on any journey of financial self-awareness, I want you to remember these three of my core money mindset principles. These principles not only empower me, they also push me to make smart money decisions on a daily basis. Know Your Why: One of the ways to improve your relationship with money is

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