Finance for Gen Z

The same goes for individuals who accept fellowships and job that pay extremely low but are located in extremely high cost of living areas. Their parents are giving them money.

"I'll be happier when I [fill in the blank]" There's always something we will be worried about but as soon as it's resolved, something else to worry about will probably come up. Thus, it's so important to take a break from thinking about the future and focus on the now.

Surround yourself with individuals with similar goals and aspirations as you. Energy is infectious.

I do not believe 9-5s are for everyone. I also do not believe entrepreneurship is for everyone. What I do believe in is people choosing something that works for them and makes them happy.

Consistency is the success factor for many things in life.

So many women are in abusive relationships but can’t leave because of financial dependency. The poverty rate for separated women is 3x higher than married women. The same goes for having only one person take care of ALL the finances. We need to understand money and how it works

I'm a firm believer in education. I attended college and graduate school. I watch YouTube videos on topics I'm unfamiliar with. I read books to expand my knowledge of my interests. I buy courses that expand on concepts I already know about. Education comes in so many forms.

In 2020, U.S. banks charged $12.4 billion in overdraft fees. There are alternatives, many online FDIC-insured banks do not charge overdraft fees AND have higher interest rates than traditional banks.