At first glance, working in AI software might seem worlds apart from managing tenants, pitching VCs, or building a sustainable fashion app. But what I’ve learned working in tech — especially at the intersection of AI and enterprise software — has deeply shaped the way I approach everything else I do. Whether I’m dealing with a tenant issue, iterating […]
When I was 23 and entered a part-time MBA program, I was one of the youngest in my class by several years. My fellow students were all older and had already changed careers a couple of times, had an extensive resume, or an rolodex. I had ambition, a solid undergrad resume, and a growing list
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So, you’ve finished undergrad at last. You’ve celebrated the end of school, gotten the tassel, and are, at last, done with late-night studying and caffeine-fueled all-nighters. The world is your oyster, and there’s a lot to think about. And then — wham — you get smacked with the question: Should I go straight into an MBA program? I get
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My first year at MBA school has been a wild ride. It looks all business, financial models, and leadership skills; however, the real learning is outside of the classroom in late night happy hours, conversations in the hallways, and many moments of feeling like an imposter. So, what did I really learn from a year
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Graduation from college can be a very exciting milestone but at the same time overwhelming. After all those years of learning, late nights studying, and internships, you’re finally done with school. Now, however, comes the hard part: figuring out how to break into the professional world and build your reputation. If you’re like many recent
The pursuit of higher education in the United States remains a cornerstone of the American dream, attracting millions of eager students worldwide in search of limitless opportunities and a brighter future. A degree is a prized asset that can never be replaced. However, the rising costs associated with obtaining a degree continue to outpace inflation,
Back when I started college in the fall of 2019 and planned out my freshman schedule, I was stunned at how many breaks were on the calendar! I was both confused and elated like a kid on a snow day during the pre-Zoom era when they still existed. After evaluating all this time off, I’ve
In America, there’s no better feeling of economic security and establishing roots than when you’ve fully paid off your property and finally own something tangible no one can claim as theirs. No bank or neighbor. It’s in your name. This usually comes in the form of owning some kind of real estate, commercial, multi-family, or
For every market, there’s always a season that favors buyers more than sellers and vice versa. Being able to accurately time the markets over time is what earns the real rewards. When it comes to real estate, market timing tends to be more predictable than the equity markets due to overall less volatility, more lag,
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With rampant inflation not calming down anytime soon and the level of revenge spending going on at levels never before seen since 1999 during the dotcom bubble when investors poured billions into cheap penny tech stocks before the burst, Americans are now predicting retirement to become even more expensive than ever before, with an estimated
Anyone who reads this or any personal finance content out there is most likely already in the top 20%+ earners in the U.S., let alone the globe. In this world of abundance and ‘not enough(ness)’, paradox of choice is a dillema. There are far too many unhealthy, so-called ‘worse’ options on our screens to the
When it comes to commodities, they are hotter than ever before. Being able to own any natural good, whether in shares or physically is an inflationary-proof way to lock-in gains overtime. What is even better is owning real land through either real estate or farmland for recurring dividend-paying cash flow. From the Saudis in the
2022 college graduates are searching for something beyond a career. They are looking for a realistic and balanced lifestyle that they can count on and most importantly, last through. You can either work to live or live to work. I know for a fact with my love for food, I live to eat so it
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As the cost of higher education continues to balloon each year rising above inflation, the mantra, ‘learn to earn’ stands out. For millions of incoming freshman and continuing graduates, it is becoming harder to see the system as a place of opportunity and talent and instead where the wealthiest through legacy admissions are admitted. Higher
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You would think if you study economics, you would want to go into well, economics or behavioral psychology, become an economics teacher, work on Wall Street, a behavioral scientist, or perhaps be the host of Freakonomics radio. Somewhat related to what you spent a quarter of a million dollars for and 4 precious years grinding
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Here are two life savers to always keep in mind: Remember that nothing lasts forever and the only person you should be dependent on is yourself. Eventually we all learn these two truth bombs the hard way, usually when we need to get out of our own mess. That’s why things happen for us not
I hadn’t heard of the concept of financialization prior to last semester when I enrolled in the course, “The Political Economy of Financialized Life”. To be frank, crypto, stable coins, dogecoin, meme stocks, GameStop, Black Berry, yes, Musk, and NFTs weren’t part of my lexicon either since last year. The sign of the times in
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Although the slow expensive route of higher ed has become increasingly debatable during times of realignment and remote work, it is still a top consideration for a fruitful and comfortable life down the road. The main and usually driving concern for most is the cost, specifically opportunity cost. Although women are overall more risk-averse (conservative)
For the first time, the cost of higher education is rising above inflation at roughly 2–3% each year. With December’s inflation report at 7%, the highest in nearly 40 years since 1982, every financial decision must be weighed at a higher cost. As a student attending a private university in one of the most expensive
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As a student of school and life, I believe everyone must first learn to earn. There’s no such thing as a bad experience. Every opportunity is worthwhile and if you want to gain something from it, you always can. The same thing goes with procrastination. If you don’t want it, then you’ll find the easiest
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There’s a vast difference between school and street smarts. Quiz yourself. Don’t mess up the two. Even as a college student, I argue street smarts a.k.a real-world life skills, will propel one much farther than knowing any random fact from a textbook. No matter what industry, field, or profession one dives into, knowing basic yet
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This sounds like a scam. Guaranteed return? No such thing in the markets. Hold on. Before you call this title click-bait, I have a present for you. Just wait until the end. I promise it’s worth it. As a 1 month 21-year-old personal finance advocate and mentor on campus, what baffles me the most is
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College is known to be one of the most transformative years of one’s lifetime. As a college student myself, I have full faith in the commitment to education and believe it is crucial to one’s existence. Knowledge is power after all. It wasn’t easy going through the bumpy system but it was well worth it.
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According to the Federal Reserve Bank of NY, 27% of college graduates work in a field related to their major. As a college student, surprisingly, I’m not surprised. Companies have in-depth training programs for a reason. They aren’t expecting fresh grads to come in with a plethora of knowledge ready to run a company. They
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Receiving a rejection letter from an institution’s admissions committee miles away at age 17 is hurtful enough. But there’s nothing more demoralizing than realizing your spot was taken by a wealthy student whose parents paid millions for a plaque on a campus building and also happened to be the main contributor to their child’s acceptance.
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College is a staple of the American Dream. It’s traditionally a stable yet increasingly unpredictable path to take these days. For those fortunate enough to be able to dish out a quarter of a million dollars on a degree, they should take full advantage of it and dig deeper into what they are secretly paying
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Hear this. If the wealthy stopped underreporting their earnings and paid their dues to the IRS, every college student in the U.S. could go to their institution of choice for free. This sounds like a fantasy to Americans but to Europeans and to much of the civilized world it is guaranteed, along with other basics
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Many people close to me don’t even know I study FinTech and entrepreneurship at a liberal arts school at NYU. I decided to not even bother applying to business school and no pun intended, go down the stern path at Stern because I’ve never been a good test taker, horrible at memorization, prefer smaller classes
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You don’t have to study business or finance to be wealthy or comfortable handling money. The most advanced math you will ever witness in investing, sales or managing your bills is basic algebra. Those TikTok Reddit retail traders you hear about on social media most likely aren’t earning millions because they went to Wharton. They
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As a current college student halfway through this journey that was unfortunately interrupted due to the pandemic my first year, I’m eager to be back on campus this fall to be able to practice these money savings moves to their fullest and of course learn. There’s a lot going on in college. From ‘finding your
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I’ve always been an average test taker. If I had the choice to do anything besides a test, I would. Memorization and spitting information onto a page doesn’t work for me. I’ll do absolutely anything instead. A dance routine, sit in an ice bath for an hour, perform a skit, a presentation, virtually anything to
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According to the Forbes 400 list, over 98% of the richest people in the world have at least a bachelor’s degree and nearly 45% majored in engineering or business. Yet times are changing and now more than ever the wealthiest on the top of list took a leap of faith and hold no institutional credentials.
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Kindergarten is often overlooked by parents and the least popular grade. After all, it’s only kindergarten for goodness sakes! What could you possible learn? Derivatives or how to bake a 10-layer cake? However kindergarten, known as the easiest educational experience a child will probably ever go through, is the most vital part of their upbringing
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Is education the answer to all our problems? Nowadays the question has turned on it’s head. Education seems to be the problem not the solution. Education is defined as the “process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, specifically at a school or university”. No doubt there’s a rigid, ancient and stubborn process to the way
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Graduating is one of the craziest moments in one’s life. If you have or had the privilege to do so, you are already ahead of 80% of the world. But the next challenge isn’t reading the Latin foreign script on your diploma, which by the way can be a true test, but rather what happens
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Guess what? You’re never alone. Everyone had to start at the same place with nothing knowing nothing. Even your spoiled friend who inherited all his wealth from his grandfather. His grandfather had to do all the heavy lifting and now your friend has a lot of pressure to keep up the family legacy and run
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In a few days I will officially be half-way done with college. I started Zoom University second semester of my freshman year and have been in a green box ever since yet I’m more than grateful I got the chance to learn online. Quarantine was a blessing in disguise but at the same time I
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Reading and writing is something we all learn in school. It’s a skill that’s necessary and thankfully taught without hesitation in the education system. Yet many skills in life that are as important such as financial literacy, mental health and networking to name a few are ignored upon. Without writing, we cannot do most things
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