My Money Chronicles

  Finding a job at 15 can be challenging, but it’s far from impossible. Many businesses hire teenagers for part-time and seasonal positions, while others allow young people to earn money through babysitting, tutoring, lawn care, and online work. Having a job at a young age can help you build responsibility, gain work experience, and...

  Flying doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Over the past two decades, budget airlines have changed the way people travel by offering lower fares than traditional carriers. While these airlines may charge extra for baggage, seat assignments, and other add-ons, they can still help travelers save hundreds of dollars on airfare. According to the...

Let’s be honest. Anyone who says they don’t need money is either independently wealthy or lying. Money helps pay bills, create opportunities, reduce stress, and fund the things we enjoy. Some people see money as power. Some see it as freedom. Others see it as the source of problems. That complexity is why so many...

  Juneteenth is one of the most important holidays in American history. Celebrated annually on June 19, it commemorates the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Since becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth celebrations have expanded across the...

  The right song can completely change your mindset. Whether you’re building a business, growing a side hustle, looking for a new job, or working toward a financial goal, motivation can be hard to find some days. That’s one reason music has always been a part of my routine. I’ve listened to many of these...