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Tuesday, September 4, 2018 10 Things College Kids can do to Save Money Welcome back to September Bosses! For someone like me, September signals the end of summer, so it is very unwelcomed. For many, it signals back to school, a memory I know quite well. My own College... by Joseph Francis | Aug 13, 2018 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Credit, Credit Card Debt, Credit Cards, Debt, Education Savings, Emergency Funds, Emergency Savings, Fiduciary, Finances, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Empowerment, Financial Goals, Financial Health, Financial Independence, Financial Plan, Financial Planner, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented Planning, Jobs, Joseph James Francis, Millennials, Minimalism, Money, Money Coach, Money Mentor, Registered Education Savings Plan, RESP, Saving, Saving Money, Wealth, Wealth Building, Wealth Mindset, Wealth Planning
Monday, August 13, 2018 The Ultimate Back to School Guide It makes me very sad to say, but we are getting close to that time of year when students across the continent head back to school. You may already see the signs of a fleeting summer at your local shops. While... by Joseph Francis | Jul 6, 2018 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Debt, Education Savings, Emergency Funds, Emergency Savings, Employment, Fiduciary, Finances, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Empowerment, Financial Goals, Financial Health, Financial Independence, Financial Plan, Financial Planner, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented Planning, Investing, Investment Strategy, Investments, Joseph James Francis, Money, Money Coach, Money Mentor, Retirement, Retirement Planning, Saving, Saving Money, Wasteful Spending, Wealth, Wealth Building, Wealth Mindset, Wealth Planning
Friday, July 6, 2018 10 Ways to Avoid Lifestyle Creep It is hard to control living above your means at times. For some much harder than others. Along those lines is a term called “Lifestyle Creep.” Investopedia describes “Lifestyle Creep” as: “A situation... by Joseph Francis | May 2, 2018 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Cash Flow, Debt, Education Savings, Emergency Funds, Emergency Savings, Fiduciary, Finances, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Empowerment, Financial Goals, Financial Health, Financial Independence, Financial Plan, Financial Planner, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented Planning, Insurance, Investing, Investment Strategy, Joseph James Francis, Money, Money Coach, Retirement, Retirement Planning, Saving, Saving Money, Wasteful Spending, Wealth, Wealth Building, Wealth Planning
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 What to Look for in a Money Mentor: 7 Factors I fully believe in the mentor-protégé relationship. I think have a mentor will allow you to reach new heights in life and especially with your finances. The tough part is finding the right person to... by Joseph Francis | Nov 30, 2017 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Cash Flow, Debt, Education Savings, Emergency Funds, Employment, Fiduciary, Finances, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Empowerment, Financial Health, Financial Independece, Financial Plan, Financial Planner, Government Benefits, Group Health Insurance, Group Insurance, Joseph James Francis, Money, Saving, Small Business, Wealth, Wealth Building, Wealth Planning
Thursday, November 30, 2017 So, You Want to be an Entrepreneur? Can you Balance a Chequebook? en·tre·pre·neur noun A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so. Synonyms:... by Joseph Francis | Nov 29, 2017 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Cash Flow, Debt, Education Savings, Emergency Funds, Fiduciary, Finances, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Empowerment, Financial Health, Financial Independece, Financial Plan, Financial Planner, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented Planning, Joseph James Francis, Latte Effect, Latte Factor, Minimalism, Money, Retirement, Saving, Saving Money, Wealth, Wealth Building, Wealth Planning
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 My Take on The Latte Factor I am a strong advocate for sacrifice to obtain a higher goal. I believe saving and investing takes dedication, hard work, and humility. I also believe that we should not punish ourselves by taking away the...