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It’s that time of year again where we start planning out our goals that we would like to accomplish for 2020-2021. This includes our IT career goals. I notice sometimes that people will set a career goal like “Get Security+ Certification.” But there often is not much context around that goal. Do you just want that certification? Will the certification get you to your ultimate career goal? In this post I’m going to show you my full template for how I strategically set and plan out my IT career goals. This is the template I used to move me from being a preschool teacher to working in IT management. Finances…

I have been on a journey to obtain a few IT certifications over the next couple of years. Before I began this journey, I thought the hardest part about getting an IT certification was learning the actual concepts. Yes, that part can be challenging. But, to be honest, I found the hardest part was staying consistent with studying. Once I got consistent it was much easier to learn and retain the information. Here are some study tips I use to help me stay consistent with studying. Study Schedule Pick a time to study. I found it helpful to pick the same time everyday. That way it is easier to fall…

It’s an exciting time to be alive. Especially with the way tech is advancing. The other day I was at Home Depot and saw a fridge with a TV built-in. I was shook. All this innovative tech seems so cool to own. Especially as a techie I sometimes feel the pressure to keep up and have the latest and greatest gadgets. At some point in my life I may decide to indulge in the luxuries of the tech that is coming out. But for now, I’m avoiding upgrading my tech for 5 reasons. Here’s why. It’s not apart of my wealth plan I mainly follow Dave Ramsey’s baby steps as…

Last week I went to Fincon19 it was my first time going and I was soaking up all the knowledge from the sessions and from the new people I was meeting. On the last day of Fincon, Sharon Epperson, CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent, gave the closing address. She urged all of us to make sure we had a solid emergency fund and proper health and disability insurance. A few years ago, Sharon had a brain aneurysm that left her unable to work for a year. She mentioned having insurance and a fully funded emergency savings helped her to avoid financial ruin while she was in recovery. Hearing her speak…

Chances are you have experienced being turned down for a raise. It can be really disappointing but don’t let it get you down. We have the ability to take control over our money and how much we make. So if your job says no to giving you more money that’s okay because there are an infinite amount of other ways for you to give yourself a raise. These are the steps I practice to take control of my money and to generate more money when I would like a raise. Find Your Why Why do you want a raise? Do you want to pay off your debt? Save more? Buy…