Yezmin Thomas
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Let me ask you something. Is it irresponsible to teach your teenagers to never get in debt? The other day I was talking about how I am teaching my kids, who are 13 and 15 years of age, that they do …
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I don't understand why this phrase is thrown around all the time. "Money cannot buy happiness." It's said almost like money is a bad thing. Why have we believed that lie? Last I checked, an ice …
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The other day I was asked a great question. How do I find a balance between my credit card purchases, my cash purchases, and my debt? I remember about 15 years ago when I was just getting started …
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Can you afford to quit your job today to pursue your daydreams? I am seriously asking you if you could walk into your boss's office tomorrow and put your two weeks' notice. Why? All for the …
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What is it like to hit rock bottom, financially speaking? I had my infamous moment in the midst of the 2008 Recession. In this episode, I tell you all about it; the fear, the same, the pain, the …
Do you find yourself saying things like "life got in the way, and I couldn't get to…?" I used to feel like that, too, until I realized that by thinking that way, I was not only making myself a victim …
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Hello everyone! I am back with season two of my podcast. Like all good things evolve and change, my podcast has too. I am calling this season "Smart Finances", and I am dedicating this show to all …
How do you know if you are spending too much money on rent, food, or gas? Without a guideline to set budget percentages, it is impossible to tell. To give you a better idea, in this post, I share with …
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It doesn't matter where you are today, financially speaking. What is most important is knowing where you want to go. And objective information is the most reliable tool to help you move you towards …
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Talking about money is one of those topics that can be really hard for many people to address, especially when you are trying to improve your financial wellness. It certainly was tough for me to …
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Do you feel like you can never relax? Perhaps, every night you toss and turn in bed worrying about 100 things? Or maybe your problem is that you can never seem to get anything done. Well, I have the …
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It is not a secret that on average, women in the United States are paid less than men for doing the same job. That is a big problem, and my initial reaction is to point the finger at the entire male …
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Can you have a good credit score without being in debt? Most people preach that to maintain a good credit score, you must have a few credit cards. You also need a couple of loans that are reported to …
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Do you have a catastrophic mindset? What do I mean by that? Let's see... Are you always thinking worst-case scenario instead of positive thoughts? It may be time to learn to overcome negative …
In 2017, more than 143 million people in the United States had their identity compromised. They exposed personal information such as Social Security numbers, names, addresses, and much more. Life …
