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Meet Devon: A Story You Might Recognize Devon is 19. He just started college at a public university, the first in his family to do so. He grew up in a low-income neighborhood where the streetlights didn’t always work and police sirens were more common than ice cream trucks. His mom worked nights at a... Continue Reading →
I think I met someone, someone that has stirred, and awakened my soul to love and to be loved. I am not quite sure what to think because it’s not even confirmed or official. It just is, there, like a silent whisper, yet powerful, as if the entire world has conspired. And if I may... Continue Reading →
The False Choice Between Now and Later There’s a story people tell themselves about money. It goes like this: You either save and sacrifice the present, or you live in the moment and sacrifice the future. Pick your poison: regret or restriction. But what if that story isn’t true? What if saving money isn’t about... Continue Reading →
It’s hard to imagine a world where Warren Buffett isn’t at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway. But here we are, and Buffett, the man who has shaped the world of investing for decades, is planning to retire soon. At 94 years old, he’s one of the most influential figures in business history, and his investment... Continue Reading →
Ever catch yourself wondering, "Why didn’t I start saving earlier?" Or maybe you've looked at someone else’s financial success and thought, I’m so behind. You’re not alone. Comparison is one of the most common emotional traps in personal finance, and one of the most damaging. It distorts your perception, poisons your motivation, and worst of... Continue Reading →
Some people invest to build empires. Others? They just want to breathe easier. If you're the kind of person who doesn't dream about yachts or private jets but instead just wants to know you'll be okay, this one's for you. Not everyone wants to be rich. Some of us just want to be safe. And... Continue Reading →
The stock market is often presented like a buffet: grab a little of everything, toss it on a plate, and you’ll be fine. For a lot of people, that buffet is the S&P 500. It’s what you hear in finance books, blogs, and TikTok videos, “Just buy the index.” And truth be told, it’s not... Continue Reading →
You might think a global soda empire like Coca-Cola is untouchable. But 2025 is here to remind us that even carbonated giants can get a little fizzy under pressure. Let’s break down what’s bubbling beneath the surface: Coca-Cola just reported solid first-quarter earnings, but not without a few burps. On one hand, international sales fizzed... Continue Reading →
Tariffs. Social backlash. Shifting supply chains. For Coca-Cola, the first quarter of 2025 has been anything but smooth. Yet, somehow, the company still managed to beat Wall Street expectations. How? The answer is a powerful lesson in risk management. Whether you're an investor, a small business owner, or just trying to make smarter choices with... Continue Reading →
It’s never too late to start planning for your future, even if you’re in your 40s or 50s and feel like retirement is a distant or overwhelming goal. If you're wondering whether it’s possible to catch up and if you can afford to take some risks without sacrificing your present, you're not alone. Many people... Continue Reading →
The Broke College Student 