Jarvis Buckman
Buckman is a Distressed Analyst
Jarvis Buckman is an Investment Analyst living in New York City. He is passionate about educating and finding ways to improve the levels of financial literacy in our country. Read more on his blogs!
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Jumpstart Your Startup with These Tools
As we grow closer to finishing another decade of the 2000s, the trend of entrepreneurship and startups continues to flourish. Around the world, professionals are entering uncharted waters when they venture out and create a business. While some entrepreneurs have an established team around them, many are taking the leap of faith on their own. For those diving in, head-first, there are countless programs to smoothly guide you through your first solo business venture. Here are some of the best m...
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2018 Startups That Will Shine
Each year, thousands of entrepreneurs take a shot at creating a new company. While many are successful, others struggle to get past the initial phases of business. Though most startups won’t become the next Amazon, many do end up blossoming into their own version of success in their respective industries. With innovation on their side, here are some of last year’s startups that are making a big splash in the corporate world.
Smyte
Online safety and protection is becoming a huge industry, as o...
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It’s Financial Literacy Month!
Over the years, I have shared my passion for educating and the important role of understanding personal finance. The term “financial literacy” is one, that over time, has continued to gain more relevance. In the past, I have shared how schools and governments are realizing the need to push for better means of financial education. April happens to be financial literacy month in the United States. In honor of the 30-days dedicated to improving an understanding of finances, here is a roundup of ...
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Extracurricular Activities and Student Success
When adults are asked to reflect upon their childhood, most often, memories of sports teams, clubs, and teams come to mind. Growing up, these extracurricular activities helped to shape our future endeavors. Both professional and personal interactions would reap the benefits from our after-school activities.
For me, being a part of my high school robotics team, was a great and formative experience that helped in establishing my orientation around teams. Not only was my team-first mindset reinf...
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Where Is Technology Taking Education?
Where Is Technology Taking Education?
A few months prior I had written a piece about the coolest technology that is being implemented in classrooms. And while that article focused on impressive technology in classrooms, it didn’t really delve into how that technology is shaping the future of education. And in today’s incredibly advanced technological society, it’s almost impossible to get away from technology. That is why we must embrace it and use these new advancements to our advantage. And...
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Inspirational Entrepreneurs From Forbes’ 30 Under 30
Inspirational Entrepreneurs From Forbes’ 30 Under 30
Every year the world sees new entrepreneurs stepping into their respective industries, attempting to better the world with an invention, product or company. And every year, many of those entrepreneurs manage to breakthrough into their industry to create something truly impressive. And, in order to recognize their accomplishments, Forbes compiles an annual list of the top 30 entrepreneurs in multiple industries, all under the age of 30. I wa...
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College Helping with Financial Literacy
College Helping with Financial Literacy
Currently, financial literacy statistics in the United States are pretty bleak. Around half of American adults have less than $10,000 saved for retirement and over half of Americans also claim they have “no rainy day fund.” Student loan debt is over 1 trillion dollars and nearly 40 percent of millennials worry about the state of their finances at least once every week. This study discovered that millennials have the lowest financial literacy of any gene...
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How Fintech is Influencing Millennials’ Financial Literacy
How Fintech is Influencing Millennials’ Financial Literacy
For years, the financial services industry has remained stagnant; that is to say, the industry hasn’t changed too much for centuries. From banking to accounting to investing, the entire industry had essentially figured out a way of performing their services, and stuck to it for decades. However, this is the 21st century, and the technological and digital revolutions are impacting every facet of our society. And the financial services ...
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A Few Powerful Personal Finance Trends for 2017
A Few Powerful Personal Finance Trends for 2017
As the new year begins, it’s important to reflect upon the previous one while you plan ahead and make resolutions. For many people, planning ahead for the upcoming year includes making some kind of budget and checking where their personal finances stand. Maybe the last year was stellar for you in regards to your personal finances, or maybe it was a bit rocky. Either way, reflection is important so you understand how you can do better this year. ...
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Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Those who have seen success as entrepreneurs have endured challenges and overcome them with integrity. To successfully start your own business it is important to keep in mind that nothing happens overnight. Hard work and determination are keys to leading a long and prosperous career. That being said, there are habits that many of our world’s most thriving entrepreneurs abide by and credit for their now flourishing businesses. Here are some of those habits.
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