Power of “No”
By: Lyndsey Ducharme, MFF Fellow & Mom of Twins “No” is such a strong word. I am discovering it is a very powerful tool when it comes to thinking about money and investing. Not all investment opportunities are right for me and my family, and it’s okay to say no to them. Actually, it’s a […]
Trent Remillard’s Summer Capstone
By: Trent Remillard, MFF Fellow and MFF Bookkeeper My name is Trent Remillard. I am a senior in college at Bryant University and a double major in finance and economics. I have been a part of the Morgan Franklin Fellowship program from its early stages, and in many ways, I have grown with MFF as […]
The Journey to Financial Independence
By: Mike Cashion, MFF Director of Operations EVERYONE HAS TO START SOMEWHERE Often, we look to others and the outward appearance they portray that they have it all figured out. Much of the time, they do not have it all figured out. Those that are doing well have likely figured out how to navigate the […]
Earning Income in a Changing World: An MFF Fellow’s Perspective
By Lyndsey Ducharme: MFF Fellow & Mom of Twins “Community service helps better the city you live and work in, as well as gives you an opportunity to create both personal and professional relationships. Relationships create options.” That is what I learned during Morgan Franklin Fellowship’s (MFF) online learning event: “Earning Income in a […]
MFF Fellow Shares His Thoughts on the Program
By: Dylan Webb, MFF Fellow During my time learning with the Morgan Franklin Fellowship Program, I learned a lot of things that are very important and vital to my success later in life, such as how to spend money effectively, how to create a budget, and a lot more. Being in the Morgan Franklin Program […]
Professional Networking During and After the Coronavirus
By: Mike Cashion, MFF Director of Operations June 1, 2020 The Pandemic and the Pivot It is not new anymore. The pandemic has reshaped all of our lives in a big way. As of May 29, 2020, more than 21 million people in the United States have continued to apply for unemployment. Many have […]
Legos and Money: Real Estate
By: Lyndsey Ducharme, MFF Fellow & Mom of Twins When I think about money I always feel anxious, uncomfortable and like I am never ever, ever going to get ahead. In order to tackle a fear or obstacle, figuring out where the fear comes from, at least for me, is important. So where did my […]
How to save money and enjoy coffee during quarantine
By: Emily Goulet, MFF Director of Communication Featured in Ink Link’s April Financial Literacy Column I love coffee. It is my favorite way to wake up in the morning, and most recently, it has also become my favorite post-lunch drink. I feel so much more focused and productive when I have a cup of […]
Importance of Saving
By: James Kelly, MFF Student Recently I bought an office chair. I say I, but in reality, it was my parents. It’s nice to have someone else buying things for you, but that will not always be an option. One skill that could help you with that is budgeting. A budget is a financial plan […]
Top Five Things You Can Start Today for Financial Literacy
By: Emily Goulet, MFF Director of Communication Featured in Ink Link’s April Financial Literacy Column If you have found that you have more free time lately, and are looking for something to do, here are some suggestions for you! We have put together 5 suggested tasks that you can start today. These tasks can help […]