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Breaking Down The Net/Max Parent+ Financial Plan Step-by-Step
Of the 11 million families with children under age 18, and no spouse present, the majority are single mothers (8.5 million). Single fathers compose the remaining 2.5 million single-parent families. As such, it is only fitting that I draft a Net/Max Financial Plan for Single Parents. Moving the community forward wouldn’t work without supporting the strongest pillars. This is a road map; and, a Thank You for a job well done (before, during, and long after). For those brand new to this thread, here’s a fast track on reading material that you will need to LEVEL UP; the future Pulitzer Net/Max Financial Plan for Singles, The Magic Number for Million dollar Millennials, and When You…
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How to Avoid This Student Loan Debt Trap. I Added $10,000 Without Knowing
Full disclosure, this was my student debt experience. Your experience may vary. Yep, you read it correctly, I once spent $10,000 without knowing in a span of fewer than 18 months. What’s worse is that I have proof. What could have been 2 all-expense paid trips to the Maldives, 2 flights to Carnival (Trinidad and Rio), and/or many baller-rific nights where we would pop bottles; was merely an expense of $10k without knowing. With that said, I’m writing to spare you. As a Financial Coach, Tax Planner, and Bonafide Expert in all things poverty, I would like nothing more than for you to read this, think it over and share it with the nearest college student. Seth…
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When You are Your Parents’ Retirement Plan
With an aging population and a generation of young adults struggling with finances, the responsibilities of middle-aged Americans are increasing. Adulting is set to be even harder.
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$77,000+ is the Magic Number for Million Dollar Millennials. How?
After spending about 5 years trying to help people through resume building, financial literacy tips, articles, personal 1-on-1s; I Found out Financial Literacy can be Easier.
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Home Ownership – How Much Can I Afford?
*Tips and Tricks Underlined While my roommate was having a fit about AC (in late July 2016); I ended up chatting with the landlord. Turns out he was selling the other apartment; and showed it to me. He said $125k. I said sold First of all, I don’t think your first purchase should be that complicated. You need to know the price and understand how much you can afford. I ended up purchasing my first home in October of 2016. It was in the same condominium complex. Additionally, I knew the area and the price was reasonable compared to the crazy studios in DC for $250k+. Reducing my expenses the year prior…
