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Lessons From Past Recessions

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How much debt do I have (credit cards, student loans, car loans, mortgages, etc.)? Am I anticipating any major life events with significant expenses attached (like a new baby or retirement)? It’s a good idea to know people outside your primary industry to help you pivot if one sector gets hit particularly hard during a downturn.

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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I believe you can raise a family on an EA salary whether alone or with a significant other. You should have 3 savings accounts - retirement, rainy day, and emergency. Retirement is your 401k, CDs, cash, etc. Do a great job and learn to negotiate to a better salary or when you job hunt after you've gained a lot of experience.

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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

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With a financial industry that disproportionately targets marginalized groups while giving advantages to cisgendered white men, the very act of a woman pursuing financial literacy and wellness is feminist. This industry was not created to be easily accessible for women, and it can be challenging to know where to start.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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I want my financial future to be bright and to have no worries when I’m older and ready to retire. I just started my own business, and I want to evaluate my income versus my expenses to see where I am currently, with the ultimate goal of hitting the salary I want to make. Cut up credit cards. Build value every day.

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16 Timeless Truths of Financial Freedom

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My new career was straight commission—zero salary. When Jim came into my office at age 52 to see about retiring early, I was surprised. I fully expected to inform Jim and Sue they couldn’t retire early only to discover they were multimillionaires. In the investment industry, this is known as using margin.