It’s Tax Season again, everyone’s favorite time of year, and we’re sure you’ve already planned the vacation, new closet, bill, and/or savings you’ll be putting your tax return towards. Our hope here at ColorFull is that you don’t owe anything to the government! So, the accountant(s) on our team have Read more…
Is the Pressure Making You Think About Quitting? Try These 3 Easy Steps First – Via Abolencia As people of color, immigrants, and children of immigrants, the fear of not being successful is always there. There’s knowing we have to work twice as hard to get half as far. There’s the Read more…
I received a notification from my bank that in the past month the 5k I had in my savings had earned me a grand total of 4 cents. Yes – I can now go buy – NOTHING. Nothing in this United States of America costs 4 cents. I would also Read more…
It’s Friday after work and you go out with your coworkers. You order 1 drink and a meal and maybe share an appetizer in total you probably owe $34. Add in tip and tax (Yes Gratuity and Taxes are a thing for those of you who act like they are Read more…
Thoughts and questions such as “how do I respond to that”, “Wtf are they talking about”, “Oh shi*t did I mess up?”, “did they really just say that”, “WTF is going on” are frequently running through my mind at work. I have been working for 10.5 years. I started working Read more…
As Boyz II Men sang, “Although we’ve come, to the end of the road…” it’s not quite over yet. You know what is almost over? The 2017 solar eclipse! And sadly, I missed it! While all of the US enjoyed this lovely opportunity to start collecting disability checks, I am Read more…
SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS Now that I’ve scared you back into your mother’s womb, let’s talk about some serious business. After all of those costs, how do I save?? Great Question. The answer is BARELY. In the beginning at least. But you should really try to start saving for things like retirement, Read more…
STUDENT LOANS This does not apply to everyone. But for most of you? SURPRISE! Your grace period is up, get ready to cough up some cash for this one. Give me a loan and then leave me alone. If only. And in light of Betsy DeVos handling our Department of Education, this Read more…
TRANSPORTATION This one is pretty obvious but always underestimated. Depending on your location, if you decided to use a car look out for the following: car loan, car insurance, car taxes, GAS, repairs and maintenance, tolls, and parking. They add up very quickly, especially maintenance from driving day in and Read more…
UTILITIES Now, what am I talking about right? This includes your cell phone bill (if you don’t stay on your parent’s plan), cable, internet, gas, electricity, water/heat (in some cases). Oh. Didn’t even think about that? SURPRISE! Going back to the housing blog, hopefully you find an apartment that has Read more…