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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...