Today’s blog post is from a longtime friend and schoolmate of mine, Nicolos Beckford. He is a brilliant and intelligent person, to say the least. When he told me that he had been keeping up with the FIYUMONEY.COM blog, I was more than flattered. He sent me this post where he discussed the importance of customer service and some tips…
Since the first case of Covid-19 in the United States early this year, it has impacted all aspects of life. Many activities once considered harmless now have to be approached with caution. A simple gathering of people with casual interaction can be a breeding ground for the virus. It has greatly impacted traveling, especially traveling by plane. This led to…
Everyone makes decisions differently. Some people are impulsive, and some people scrutinize a decision to the point of no action. These are extreme cases, and somewhere in the middle is a healthy place to be. Opportunity cost is an economic concept that, if you’re familiar with it, can help anyone make better decisions. There’s a great chance that many of…
Tis the season. Christmas and New Year are just around the corner. The end of an old year and the beginning of a new year. The tips covered in this post not only apply to Christmas but also to any occasion where gift buying may be called for. Everyone likes receiving gifts no matter the occasion. It could be a…
Most of us are familiar with what a credit card is. We may own several or know someone who has one. When you hear the words credit card, you may have a variety of emotional responses based on your experience or the stage you’re in in your life. If you’re a child, you may be longing for the day to…
Taking care of elderly parents can be very taxing, especially depending on their quality of health. It can also be very difficult for elderly parents who find themselves losing their independence as they get older. Elderly parents may become frustrated not being able to do tasks they once found effortless, such as driving or climbing stairs with groceries. This can…
Many people mistakenly confuse resilience with determination, but they are very different. Determination is described as “firmness of purpose.” While resilience is described as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties,” Resiliency is one quality I’ve put a lot of effort and energy into improving over the years. I’m not where I want to be yet, but I’m continuing to…
Many of us struggle with saving or wish we could save more. We know that it is important, and we tell ourselves that we will get to it eventually. Even if we do get to it, we start for a while and then later abandon it like a New Year’s resolution. These ten tips can help anyone, no matter where…
You may have kept a diary as a child to record your daily activities and vent about siblings and parents annoying you. Some people keep a journal as therapy to explore their thoughts while going through a difficult or a transitional time in their life. Even if you have never kept a journal or a diary, the idea is not…
Congratulations, if you are reading this, that means you are taking an important step in improving your financial life. Budgets aren’t only for governments, businesses, or the financially savvy. Everyone can benefit from knowing how to create a budget. A budget is a road map and blueprint to your financial goals. It also helps you target and stay on track…
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