When working together on a project, some team members may have largely similar skills, which helps to get certain tasks done much faster. By contrast, a team whose members have very different personalities and skills can often accomplish a wider variety of projects.
Life is a journey, not a destination, so don’t be afraid to course-correct when necessary.
Getting a job is one of the best decisions that I made during my high school years—a decision that hopefully you will make, too.
In this recent workshop for RiseUP Cooperative, Garry Thurman and Tyde McIntosh discuss how to avoid making financial decisions that will one day bring you grief. Garry and Tyde both work at Guardian Investment Advisors in Chattanooga and are hosts of the podcast “Plan Today Own Tomorrow.”
With either a traditional vacation or a staycation, you can schedule a time to unplug from technology, engage in the hobbies you keep telling yourself you want to do more, or take LOTS of naps. (I personally encourage you to do that.)
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not. Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” –Epicurus
If you don’t have the money for a particular thing, do not buy it. People get into debt (and trouble) when they spend money they don’t have.
(In our teen workshop on personal risk management, Nick Bosco explained the often-confusing lingo of insurance policies and premiums. With prior careers in engineering and telecommunications, he says that owning a Farmers Insurance agency in Chattanooga for the past seven years is the most rewarding job he’s ever had.)
Thinking about budgeting and saving money can be overwhelming, so we have gathered our favorite budget tips to get you started!
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