Priorities, Values, and That Dolla Dolla Bill Y’all

Aasha was a young college student and she walked into her next class to find that her professor had a big jar sitting on his desk.  She didn’t think much of it because he was a little quirky and she continued to settle into class.  A few minutes later the professor, without saying a word,Continue reading “Priorities, Values, and That Dolla Dolla Bill Y’all”

Using Credit Cards to Build Credit

Everybody has their own opinions on credit cards, and that’s okay. You have to figure out what is best for you and your situation. Credit cards can be a very useful tool, but they can also get you into a lot of trouble really quick and encourage unhealthy spending habits if they are not usedContinue reading “Using Credit Cards to Build Credit”

What is credit? Do I need it?

What is credit?  Credit is essentially the reputation that you have when it comes to borrowing money. That means if you get a credit card, student loan, a mortgage, a car payment, or any other debt through a financial institution, that institution is going to report that loan information to the credit bureaus.   There areContinue reading “What is credit? Do I need it?”

Welcome to Adulthood Series – Personal Finance 101

If you’ve entered adulthood but feel that you haven’t learned what you should know about money and you want a credible source….You are in the right place! We are going to talk about the questions I get regularly like: If these are questions you want to know the answers to subscribe to make sure youContinue reading “Welcome to Adulthood Series – Personal Finance 101”