- Politics
- November 9, 2020
Congratulations Biden x Harris!!!!
Sometimes you gotta make some noise to be heard… “Kick a Little” by Little Texas And make ourselves heard, we did. By showing up and voting in RECORD numbers, we not only made Joe Biden the 46th President of the United States of America, but we also voted in Kamala Harris -the first woman, the first African-American, and the first Asian-American – to ever in the history of this nation hold the second-highest office in this country as our new Vice-President Elect. And that is something truly worth celebrating.
- Money & Career, Motivation
- January 25, 2021
Five Simple Ways to Jazz Up Your WFH Routine…
Ten months, six days, five hours and some change into this quarantine thing, most of us are experiencing a SERIOUS case of WFH fatigue and burn-out. As the pandemic continues to rage in full force, staying at home has become a way of life for those of us who have the privilege of being able to work from home. And while immensely grateful for that privilege, feeling trapped stuck at home comes with its own share of hardships. Namely? Like feeling stuck in the worst version ever of Ground Hog Day.
- Money & Career
- March 25, 2021
Automate and Chill: Your Guide to Becoming a Financial Automaton
What is an automaton? Specifically, what is a financial automaton? You quietly ask yourself if you should consult the Googler but fret not- I am here to explain. An automaton, a word often used in similes and comparisons, refers to a person who seems to act in a mechanical or unemotional way. Add finances to the mix, and basically, I am suggesting that you should strive to become a robot in (some) money areas. Why operate as an automaton/robot? Because they do what they are pre-programmed to do with no hesitation. If you are able to successfully automate your income, then you will experience what it feels like to make moves for your future without unnecessary stress or extra time taken away from your already full day. Here are some simple steps that you can do to streamline your cash flow: Set up Direct Deposit through your job (if possible). Not only will you be saving time, but you’ll often receive your paycheck as early as 12am on Fridays. Party! Register for Bill Pay and Paperless Billing. You will literally be saving the planet while simultaneously ridding yourself of late fees, interest charges, and, possibly, overdraft fees. Pay Yourself First. You can,...
- Money & Career
- April 20, 2021
FAT Tuesdays – Covid and Your Taxes
While April showers do indeed bring May flowers, they also bring panic and stress as last-minute Annies such as myself anxiously rake through stacks of papers and digital files to sort and file all necessary documents on time. While the IRS has graciously extended the tax filing deadline until May 15th of this year, this has only extended my procrastination and anxiety about gathering all of my documents in a timely manner.
- Feature, Featured Stories, Rest. Recharge. Reset Series
- December 21, 2020
The Self-Care Journals
As we wind down from the madness that 2020 has wrought and prepare to usher in a much better year (hopefully), let’s be intentional on taking care of our minds, bodies, and spirits. In the Self-Care Journal series, we’ll be talking with three extraordinary women about their strategies for prioritizing self-care in their everyday lives. In Part One, we speak with Catherine Toppin, Partner at Chicago-based law firm, Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery LLP.
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