Top 5 Financial Tips for Young Professionals: Building Wealth and Security

Young adults should learn money management skills as early as possible. Those who learn financial literacy earlier are more likely to build good financial habits.

To be on track with building wealth, it's important to know various money saving tips. This article will discuss essential strategies to help you attain financial independence as a young professional.

Financial literacy is crucial for young professionals aiming to build wealth and ensure long-term security. This article outlines four key financial tips to help young adults establish strong financial habits. These tips help you take control of your finances early on to achieve your financial aspirations.

Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithAugust 28, 2024twelve, financial developmentComment

Navigating Your Finances in Challenging Economic Times

In recent months, the economic landscape has become increasingly complex, with rising costs impacting nearly every aspect of daily life. From the grocery store to the gas pump, prices seem to be climbing with no end in sight. For young professionals and families alike, managing finances during these times requires a thoughtful and strategic approach.

Before diving into financial strategies, it’s important to understand the broader context. Inflation has been driving up the cost of living, while interest rates are fluctuating, impacting everything from mortgages to credit card debt. These factors, combined with potential job market uncertainties, make it more crucial than ever to be proactive with your finances.

Professional Financial, Lifestyle & TravelDr. Patrice SmithAugust 21, 2024twelve, financial developmentComment

Debt Consolidation Strategies: Streamlining Your Financial Obligations

Debt: a tricky topic, but a must if you want financial stability. Managing various loans, credit card bills, and financial obligations often leads to stress and confusion.

Enter debt consolidation strategies, your ally in simplifying financial obligations. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into what debt consolidation is and share insights, tips, and strategies to empower you to regain control of your financial well-being.

How To Become a 1099 Employee and Why It Is Beneficial

The landscape of the workforce is continually evolving, and traditional employment is not the only option for those seeking financial independence and flexibility. One alternative that has gained popularity in recent years is becoming a 1099 employee, often referred to as a freelancer or independent contractor. In this blog post, we'll explore what it means to become a 1099 employee and why it can be a highly beneficial career choice.

Dr. Patrice SmithOctober 11, 2023twelve, financial development, personal development

Prioritizing Self-Care: A Must-Have for Entrepreneurs

Being an entrepreneur can be both rewarding and challenging. In the pursuit of success, it's easy to forget about self-care. However, taking care of yourself is essential to your well-being and overall success. In this article, we'll explore some tips to help entrepreneurs prioritize self-care.

Why You Need An Accountant Fo Your Side Hustle Business

By now, almost everyone has a side hustle. If you didn’t have one before the pandemic, you certainly have one now or are working on it. They’re an outstanding way to make extra money, to spread your occupational wings, and to build the foundation of a full-time business. But it’s also easy to get sloppy. Read through for 7 side hustle accounting mistakes to avoid

The Rise Of Crypto-Friendly Businesses: Opportunities And Challenges

Cryptocurrencies have emerged as a powerful force in the global economy over the past decade. Businesses and enterprises of all sizes are realizing the potential of cryptocurrencies in their operations. Initially, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were viewed as a niche asset class, limited to a small group of tech-savvy individuals. However, the use cases of these digital currencies are transforming the business landscape.

Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithMay 24, 2023eleven, cryptocurrency, financial developmentComment

How I Made Over $12K In March 2023 With My Blog

At the top of the year I wrote an article in which I outlined my blogging income and mentioned that one of my goals for 2023 was to seriously monetize and increase the income from my blog. If you’ve been with me for a while you know what happens when your girl has a goal.

Lifestyle & Travel, Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithApril 12, 2023eleven, bloggi, side hustle, financial developmentComment

9 Ways To Make Extra Income Online

More and more, people are finding different ways to either increase or supplement their income especially with current financial uncertainties. With a lot of people securing jobs that are either remote or location independent, there is now a level of flexibility that has made it easier to leverage your wifi connection to make some extra money. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or start a new career, there are a variety of ways to make money online.

Professional Financial, Lifestyle & TravelDr. Patrice SmithMarch 29, 2023side hustle, financial development, elevenComment

Exploring the Future of Digital Money: Trends, Technologies, and the Role of Financial Development

Digital money is revolutionizing the way we use and think about our finances. As a result, the use of this innovative currency is growing at an unprecedented rate. A recent report by the World Bank estimated that there are currently around 1.7 billion unbanked adults worldwide. Digital money could change this by providing them with access to financial services, reducing the costs of financial transactions, increasing efficiency, and enhancing security.

Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithMarch 15, 2023financial development, cryptocurrency, crypto, elevenComment

7 Things I Learned From Creating a 7-Figure Business

When I first started out in business, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. After years of hard work and dedication, I am proud to say that in 2022 I have achieved 7-figure success. It was quite possibly one of the most challenging yet rewarding goals I have accomplished yet. I spent the last week in 2022 completely spent and exhausted with much time to reflect. From this journey, I have learned a great deal about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and millionaire.

Retirement Planning for Young Professionals in 2023

If you’ve been a reader here for a while you know that financial development is one of my favorite topics, especially when it comes to retirement planning. It is never too early (or late) to start saving towards your retirement! The past several years have made saving and investing a bit challenging but if I had any advice for a place to park what little money you may have left over for investing, it would be in a retirement account.

How To Set Short-Term Financial Goals for Yourself

Your lifestyle and risk tolerance with money is different from everyone else’s. How you approach your finances is entirely unique. Regardless of how you spend and save money, it’s helpful to establish short-term financial goals if you want to achieve financial security.

Books I Read in 2021

I love a good book! I am an avid reader and for as long as I can remember one of my favorite hobbies has been curling up on the couch with fuzzy socks on and a great book. Find the 12 books I read in 2021 inside.

Setting Financial Goals in 2022

It may be important to cut down on carbohydrates or increase the number of trips you make to the gym each week (of course, you can still do those things), but harnessing the power of focused financial discipline can provide you with practical habits that can serve you for a lifetime.

Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithJanuary 26, 2022goal setting, Set Goals, financial development, eightComment

Tax Write-Offs For New Business Owners

As a new business owner, you may not know all the tax write-offs available to you. I sure did not, but with the help of my trusted CPA I am getting more and more familiar the more seasoned I become. I am going to share with you a few that I have come to know quite well over the last several months.

Professional FinancialDr. Patrice SmithNovember 17, 2021taxes, practice ownership, entrepeneurship, business, financial development, eightComment

Next Investing Step: Cryptocurrencies

There has been a lot of developments lately in the crypto space. It sounds like some cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are here to stay. In my opinion, it would be unwise to not invest, if even a small portion, in cryptocurrency.

Corporate Dentistry vs Private Practice

There are pros and cons of corporate dentistry. Like any business, the owners want a reliable pool of labor that’s perfectly happy with good benefits, a predictable income, and the illusion that working for someone else is safer than working for yourself.

7 Steps to Smashing Your Goals in 2021

As we optimistically set out to achieve great things at the beginning of the year, we must break our goals down into small manageable, attainable and realistic ones. Setting new year resolutions has been a long time tradition but did you know that statistics show that only about 10% of people actually stick to their new year resolutions past the month of January?

Retirement Planning for Young Professionals in 2021

When speaking of saving for retirement, it is very important to have some knowledge of compounding interest to fully understand the benefits of starting early. This post will cover some retirement basics, contribution limits and what to do with extra money should you find yourself so lucky.