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Aug 12, 2016
Hold Up... American Olympians Get Paid???
As most Americans are doing this summer, I've been watching the 2016 Olympics. A time that only comes around every four years, the...
Aug 5, 2016
Five Reasons Sasha Obama Tried to Give to Avoid Busing Tables in Martha's Vineyard
Yesterday, TMZ broke news that Sasha Obama is currently working, taking orders and busing tables at a Martha’s Vineyard seafood...
Mar 7, 2016
Word on the Streets of Washington DC About Money, Interning and Financial Goals
Ben Carter, host of Manage Your Damn Money, talks with Millennials in Washington D.C. about college expenses, money in relationships and...
Feb 16, 2016
Kanye West: A Starving Artist Who Just Wants to Create
I believe Kanye West Rants to be a national treasure, worthy of showcase inside Washington, DC’s most important museums. I’d suggest the...
Oct 16, 2015
Becoming a Wolf on Main Street: Keys to Investing in Your Future
Ben Carter offers pointers on getting started in your journey to becoming a competent and capable investor. #wealth #moneypros
Oct 15, 2015
Jennifer Lawrence Suggests Women Treat Salary Negotiations More Like The Hunger Games
Ben Carter recaps a recent Money.com piece by Alicia Adamczyk recounting an open letter from actor Jennifer Lawrence admitting her...
Aug 13, 2015
The Lesson Ciara, Russell Wilson (and One Other Person) Have To Teach About Money
This piece originally appeared on districtmen202.com. The NFL Season is here. Drenched in leftover conversation about deflated balls,...
Jul 2, 2015
Rihanna's 'Dexter-esk' Music Video is Really About the Importance of Protecting Your Mon
Last night I woke up in the middle of the night. I was out for a drink or two during happy hour the evening before and in my advancing...
Jun 19, 2015
Shake Shack Investments to Shake Up Your Portfolio
Financial planner and investment professional Malcolm Ethridge joins MYDM to talk about Shake Shack, the principal of compounding...
Apr 16, 2015
How My Plans for Broccoli City Festival Are Completely Out of Step with Managing My Damn Money
On April 1st, Manage Your Damn Money announced we would be joining Broccoli City Festival in an official capacity by holding down a table...
Mar 10, 2015
Digit is Your Checking Account's Personal Assistant
Last month I took a brief, three-day vacation to Puerto Rico. It was an incredible trip my fiancé convinced me was worth paying for...
Feb 26, 2015
From Homeownership, To Hotel Management
Written by Ben Carter Damon Lawrence is a 27-year-old Southern California native who is chasing dreams of hotel, real-estate and boutique...
Oct 21, 2014
90s TV Commercials That Always Seem to Remind Me of Insurance Policies
Written by Ben Carter Growing up in different regions of the country can expose you to things that you come think of as "normal". Born...
Sep 18, 2014
Kerry Olivia Pope Washington Stands Up for Financial Abuse
Written by Ben Carter I do my best to avoid getting sucked into network television series. I understand great TV to be one of the number...
Sep 5, 2014
Is "Sallie Mae the Pimp" Slowing Down Your Savings Plan?
Written by Ben Carter College student loans have the potential to become a huge "bubble" in American society. In 2014, the collective...
Jul 21, 2014
"Hit It and Quit It"... Awesome Career Advice for the 21st Century
Written by Ben Carter In romantic relationships there are many types of stories. Usually they fall into one of a few basic categories....
Jul 14, 2014
Making a Budget and Sticking to It
A lot of people hate them. They can make you feel boxed in or as if you have no freedom in how you spend your money. But the truth is, a...
Jun 30, 2014
Nick Cannon Gives Best Advice Ever at 2014 BET Awards
Written by Ben Carter Last night the 2014 BET Awards came on television. I joined the masses in watching some interesting award...
May 29, 2014
My Very First Car Was Not A Range Rover Evoque
Written by Ben Carter My very first car was not a black, Range Rover Evoque with premium wheels and black leather seats. In some of my...
May 19, 2014
Socially Conscious Investing?... Or Nah?
Written by Ben Carter If you knew investing your money in a business that had questionable or socially irresponsible business practices...
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