Too real is when your “house” becomes your “parents’ house,” college becomes your alma mater, and friends become contacts. If you’re in a sorority right now, you may even begin to feel distanced from your sorority network. When you put it that way, it sounds so robotic, doesn’t it? Perhaps the professional world can seem…
Millennials have been dubbed the socially conscious generation that craves flexibility above financial gain. Survey after survey of millennials in the workplace paint a picture of millennials valuing flexibility (like the ability to telecommute into the office) and work environments as the most important aspects of a job. We also know that millennials aren’t necessarily…
Famous costume designer Edith Head once said: “You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.” While physical appearance isn’t everything, you might have a hard time achieving your dreams of success without feeling or looking successful. Research has proven that your appearance strongly influences other people’s perception of your financial…
As a millennial, retirement is not something we usually think about, let alone terms like stock portfolios or 401(k). We are living in the here and now not the then and future. However, the future is something that we should start planning towards, and we can take the necessary steps today! Here are a few…
It starts innocently enough. You decide to create a blog and begin weekly ramblings about your awesome thrift-store-shopping skills. Suddenly, you’re getting offers to write for other outlets and do an occasional styling session here and there. Moneymaking opportunities seem to keep landing in your inbox. It’s hard to decide how to prioritize them or…
Millennials have received a bad reputation from other generations as entitled, selfish, and socially inconsiderate. However, this isn’t the case. I promise I’m not just saying that as a biased millennial. According to the 2012 Millennial Impact Report, 73% of millennials volunteered for a nonprofit organization. Four out of five volunteers said they did so…
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Video game technology has come a long way over the past 40 years. Nowadays, gaming is a multi-billion dollar industry, and the best titles are ubiquitous with modern life. For millions of gamers, the notion of making money from gaming would be a dream. Well, there’s nothing to stop you from doing just that. The…
If you are a perfectionist like me hosting a party can tend to be overwhelming and stressful trying to make sure everything is perfect for your guests. However, game day parties are supposed to be a time to let loose a bit and cheer on your favorite team, win or lose. Whether your party is…
