Saving money is definitely not as fun as spending money. Before I successfully changed my spending habits, I learned a few tricks to save money even when I didn’t want to. If you are trying to pay off debt or saving for retirement or a vacation, all of these tips will help you...
Experts share tips on overcoming generational wealth disparity
You’ve probably heard about the wealth gap and generational wealth, but here’s a number for you: There’s a $200 billion annual gap between Black and white recipients of inheritances, according to a 2021 McKinsey Global Institute report, The Economic State of Black America…
Are subscriptions the way to hang on to your customers?
Taco Bell and Sweetgreen recently joined the subscription party. Should your company be next?
Looking to hang onto customers? Take another look at your subscription model–assuming that you have one. More and more industries…
Identifying your competitive advantage
Five ways your business can stand out among competitors.
With the biggest sporting event in the U.S. right around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it takes to “win” against the competition. Identifying a competitive advantage is one way small businesses…
Why you need to prioritize direct-to-consumer strategies
I recently met with Rekha Brar, a successful small retail business owner who created Blossom Box and launched a second online store, Gilded Halo, during the pandemic. Her jewelry stores have seen a sell-through rate of close to 90% and her overall growth is close to 50%…
6 signs you’re better at budgeting than you thought
There is so much stigma around money. A 2018 Capital Group survey reported that people are more comfortable talking about race, sex, politics and mental illness with their friends than they were talking about their salary, debt and retirement savings. These feelings around money…
How to start improving your earning power in a week
As an ambitious person, you’re always working toward your next career goal. Right now, you’re focused on improving your earning power, but you’re not sure where to start.
There’s no time like the present, so you’re interested in advice that can help boost your net worth as quickly as possible — as well as guidance…