Published in Financial Strategy·May 12, 2021I Got Scammed, But Still Like the GuyHow the ultimate con artist leaves you feeling dumb and delighted — My whole body vibrated with the low rumble of the idle ATV. Then, with a sudden burst of gas, I shot forward — racing through the jungle. Low-hanging foliage swatted my helmet as I navigated the bumpy trails, squeezing my thighs together to keep from falling. I was exuberant! Every…Money5 min readMoney5 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Apr 24, 2021Marriage or Mortgage?Netflix’s Portrayal of the Millennial Dichotomy — As an unmarried renter in their late-twenties, the marriage and mortgage firing squad of questions is as familiar to me as the barrage of SAT and college inquiries is to many high schoolers. “Hi, how are you? When are you getting married, and why don’t you own a house yet?” …Marriage7 min readMarriage7 min read
Published in Financial Strategy·Mar 10, 2021Who Run the World? Girls!Overcome pay inequality, opportunity gaps, and the pink tax to achieve your maximum financial potential — The twenty-first century is the era of female power. There are over 12 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. More women are creating their own wealth than ever before, with millionaire women out-earning their male counterparts for the first time in 2016. We even elected our first female Vice President!Money7 min readMoney7 min read
Published in Financial Strategy·Feb 17, 2021Does Your Relationship Status Dictate Your Financial Strategy?Understanding the pros and cons of shared finances when shacking up — Although most relationships have an implicit contract, I started mine with an explicit one. Sitting on his parents’ beige living room couch, I outlined the terms, conditions, and termination clauses for our potential relationship — each requiring a direct response. While that doesn’t sound romantic, I never claimed to be…Personal Finance6 min readPersonal Finance6 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Feb 3, 2021GameStop to the Moon!Breaking down the GameStop timeline and why trading and investing are not the same thing. — 2021 started with a bang — first an insurrection, then an impeachment in tandem with a presidential inauguration, and now a financial market uprising! Over the last week, GameStop stole headlines. This time last year, it was trading around $4 per share. …Gamestop6 min readGamestop6 min read
Published in Financial Strategy·Jan 20, 2021Cognitive Biases Can Cost You BigUnderstand your underlying behaviors and how to improve your financial decisions — You are biased. Deeply and innately biased. Yes, you. And me. Even the most moral person you can think of is biased. It comes with being human. Reality is convoluted and complicated. It cannot be understood in black and white, so we apply moral structures and mental shortcuts (known as…Money9 min readMoney9 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Jan 4, 202121 Ways To Jump-Start Your Financial GoalsAt long last, 2020 has come to an end. While it couldn’t come soon enough and was a year full of strain, loneliness, and loss for many, 2021 offers new hope. It’s the time of year that New Year’s resolutions are in full swing. I can tell from the number…Money10 min readMoney10 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Dec 14, 2020You’re Not Alone — 51% of Americans Feel Pressure to Overspend on the HolidaysWhen I think of the holiday season, January through October, I think of holiday markets, family gatherings with mulled wine, and catching up with friends. But then, November comes, and the pressure starts to build. These whimsical images are replaced by a ticking clock and a gnawing panic. What am…Spending4 min readSpending4 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Nov 30, 2020Investing is Not as Intimidating as You Think — Start NowIf you haven’t heard it before, I’ll tell you now. “The best time to start investing was yesterday. The second best time is today.” That can be true, but it also can not be. When I ask people why they invest, the most common response I get (if people are…Finance8 min readFinance8 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Nov 16, 2020My Five Year Financial SecretThe first time my partner and I fought about money was 5 years into our relationship. You might think, “that’s pretty good,” considering money is one of the top issues couples fight about; but, I view it as that’s how long I was dishonest about my financial situation. And when…Money4 min readMoney4 min read
