At the end of every school year, before the school doors could even close, my mother had my brother and me with luggage packed, sunglasses on, and boarding passes in hand, destined to Antigua to stay in my father’s father, Raymond “Power” Stevens. Grandpa Stevens was a pharmacist. He opened up his own pharmacy after being one
Read Moreby Courtney Richardson The Market is down today. Fear ensues. But how many of us really know why we are fearful and what that statement really means? When we make reference to the “stock market” we are usually referring to the two main exchanges, New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq, where stocks are purchased
Read MoreI have a favorite uncle. I consider him a mentor and the father that I never had. When I tell him that I love him, the other end of the phone goes quiet. I know he is blushing. That’s just how Caribbean old school men do. I love and I understand it. Well, one day,
Read MoreMany of our spending habits are influenced by our upbringing. If you were brought up in a household that counted every penny, you may find yourself monitoring your cash flow and being very cautious with your investments as you get older. If you grew up in a house full of spendthrifts, you may carry on
Read MorePutting yourself first is probably the best thing that you can do for the longevity of your finances and your peace of mind. All of your dreams, passions, and short-term goals, no matter how big or small have a price tag. But in order to realize any of them, you have to get into the
Read MoreLast Sunday, over the Christmas break one of the principals that I work closely with, dropped dead at 38-years old, leaving behind a wife and a four-year old daughter. This principal was a dynamic leader, loved children, but most importantly to me, and for the purposes of this post, so young.So young. I haven’t been to
Read More1. State of Ignorance State of Shock State of Envy State of Doubt State of Confusion If you’re waiting for a sign that it’s time to make a change, consider this it. Money Therapy may be just what you need to break through your financial blocks and release your money guilt and shame.
Read MoreMy girl Victoria over at My Fab Fico is guest posting today! She is giving us her “grown up” Christmas list which takes into account her buying power. Very nice. Very grown. This Holiday Season, I’ve made a commitment to use my buying power to support small businesses. Purchasing Christmas gifts can be challenging, even
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Mission statements answer the question of what the purpose of your life is… why you exist. In business, mission statements are used to keep the business focused. Employees can refer to it as a reference point for what they are supposed to be doing. It drives. In addition, it helps to plan. It accomplishes this,
Read MoreThis is a guest post from Marsha Barnes, founder of Financial Empowerment and 1/5 of The Frugal Fab 5! Check out her site and join us for our Twitter chat tonight from 8-9pm.-k by Marsha Barnes Spending triggers can be a time or day when you tend to spend alot, certain people that seem to
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