Mar 5, 2022Life Lessons from Refugee ParentsHow many of you have an account with National Mattress Bank? You might want to make a withdrawal soon. First off, sorry for the terrible name for a made-up bank. Secondly, my parents never did this or taught us to do so, but it’s such a common narrative that I…Hmong6 min readHmong6 min read
Sep 11, 2021How I’m Saving For RetirementWithout financial knowledge growing up, I must admit it was difficult at first to really think about retirement. What Changed? Eventually, I realized that if I didn’t want to work myself to death I would have to start thinking about my finances and where I’m eventually headed. Sadly, this realization came later…Retirement7 min readRetirement7 min read
Sep 1, 20213 Methods For Paying Down DebtLearning about and following these methods helped my net worth hit new highs. When I was still living in Fresno and attending Fresno City College, I was pretty consistent with credit card payments and rarely spent money. I didn’t check my credit or even fully understand what credit meant at…Debt6 min readDebt6 min read
Aug 31, 2021I Want You To Track Your ExpensesNo, seriously. You should be tracking where every single cent is going. Through The Years I didn’t grow up with money. My parents emigrated from Southeast Asia to America as teenagers to different parts of California and eventually met in Fresno where they married. Growing up, we struggled. My father had to work…Budget5 min readBudget5 min read
Aug 28, 2021Save Over $30,000 With Multiple MethodsSaving isn’t just about getting rich enough to retire early. Sometimes, it’s just ensuring you have a lifeline when you need it. Save Before You Get Paid It’s pretty safe to say that saving money can be difficult for a lot of people. Unless you have a great salary, saving can sometimes seem impossible. …Save Money5 min readSave Money5 min read
Aug 28, 2021How to Give Yourself $1,300 This YearSometimes, it can feel like every dime of your paycheck is pulled towards some bill or expense. You’ve done it. I’ve done it. We’ve all done it. A quick Google search will result in various articles urging you to save money, create a budget, and have a backup plan. However, I think it’s pretty safe to…Saving4 min readSaving4 min read
