What You Need to Know
Single Life
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Marriage
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My Wake Up Call and Solutions
I.O.U.S.A.- a Reflection
The United States has never seen national debt like it has in its present day. Twenty-one trillion dollars is an eye opening amount to say the least. For years this nation has continued to rise in debt due to several key factors and it's frightening to see not much change happening. This nation runs on consumerism and people are drowning in it. It’s time for citizens to make new priorities and reevaluate their lives which in turn will help the nation as a whole. As millennials, the problem will soon fall in our laps. We have to be prepared and willing to handle the problem and provide helpful solutions. By understanding the current fiscal situation in the United States, our generation can prepare itself for the future and the inevitable task of tackling the nation’s growing debt.
On an individual level, millennials should learn how to save and budget their expenses now so that later in life it's less likely for issues to arise. One of the major reforms that the U.S. needs to work on to decrease national debt is health care. By promoting and living a healthy lifestyle now, there will be less of a chance for disability and hospitalization later in life, which when thought of collectively, helps the nation. Additionally, when working collectively, young people can learn from each other and get different perspectives from several different social identities. This increase in knowledge about the nation's financial burdens can only strengthen our ability to overcome the issue in the future. Overall, creating a sustainable future for oneself now will help prevent debt which when done collectively within a generation helps decrease the national debt. This generation will be the one to bring the nation the change it needs to thrive.
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Saving and Investing Early, Regularly, and Aggressively
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Work, Live, and Give with Pride
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Living a Philanthropic Life
The women on the panel and the keynote speaker at the luncheon were truly inspiring. It can be hard at times to remember why we do what we do and they show that the reason behind it all is passion. Behind each of them was a passion for their work. Opportunities like this are eye opening for students because it gives us a chance to see what a career in this field could be like for us in the future. It also offers the opportunity for networking with women such as the ones on the panel as well as the keynote speaker. These videos were very interesting to watch and I loved getting to see where philanthropy can take you in life.
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Saving For and Living in Retirement
Preparing for the High life
Leah Dubberly’s lecture was very eye opening for our generation. The fact that as millennials we are 100% responsible for our lot in retirement and savings is vital knowledge for our generation. Knowing how to save and manage money now could make or break our future and Ms. Dubberly perfectly shows the effects of that by providing statistics from Generation X. The most important thing Ms. Dubberly mentioned in her lecture in my opinion was her emphasis on saving early, regularly, and aggressively. Starting the habit of saving money now and continuing to do so regularly and with passion can ensure that you will be financially stable in the future.
