This was wonderful! And ladies she’s right! You can do it . I’m a single mom of one and I was still able to save $20,000, I’m debt free and a homeowner. If you want it, you can get. Excuses are easier than making a way💓
When you tell people that you save over $10K a year a lot of them assumed you live with someone, especially a sibling or parent (assuming that is true) and will say, "oh that's easy to say do when you're in that current situation." Yeah that is true, however, a lot of people don't actually do that. When people have more disposable income they tend spend it irresponsibly. I know people who were making $30-$40K living with their parents and had no savings or retirement account. They got a car, bought luxury items, etc. Discipline is still required.
I know people might view it as over-explaining, but I think it's actually incredibly important for you to acknowledge your foundation.Congratulations on your accomplishment! This is a flawless example of how to navigate privilege, the facilitator in me is saving this clip for a future presentation lol
Privilege isn't always money...I love how you explained privilege as the "tools", the discipline, how it comes natural. Yesss 👏🏽👏🏽 I feel the same. I wasn't privileged to have a bunch, but my dad made sure I was either reading, reading, or reading. My thoughts are different. I move differently because of it.
girl you live at home it's a blessing, I wish I could live rent free, no need to justify it, it sounds ridiculous, saving 60K is tremendous, congratulations
I still live at home too lol. Shit rent free is the best. Haha but nah seriously it’s not like she sitting at home doing nothing. She in school and working and saving so that something
I love the tithing factor you put in! When you give to God or to charity/the poor, God gives back to you and increases your money so that you never regret what you’ve given!
Congratulations! This is an amazing accomplishment. I love that you acknowledge your privilege. Your parents and grandparents did an amazing job, such a lovely story.
I cannot tell you how much I LOVED this video!!! The transparency in the budget/savings, the breakdown of the accounts, the acknowledgment of your ancestors and your privilege, THE TITHING!! So impressed and inspired. God bless & you got yourself a new subbie! :)
I just found your channel. You being humble is going to get you far in life. You’re one of the few people up here who’ve been blessed but don’t throw it in other peoples’ faces.
I love how you shared your story, acknowledged your privilege and said what you can do is give back! That's a word! Congratulations and thank you for sharing!
Really inspiring Aaron, such a great reminder to keep going. Don’t feel any type of way about your inheritance, only feel proud. Although, it is helpful to have a hollistic view of your background, people need to understand that all black people don’t (have) to come from struggle.
Thank you You for being so authentic. Many people don’t recognize how privileged it is to have financial support from their parents and as a first generation student, and being 1 year away from completing my bachelor in nursing, it is 1000x harder with no support but it can be done!!!! You’re so inspiring
One of the best videos about saving! I appreciate your transparency. My story is similar in that my parents encouraged me to be “educated” BUT could not help. I’m almost $100,000 in debt due to my education. 😢 I’ve started a plan to pay it off in the next 5 years. 🙏🏾 My biggest lesson and what I tell people. Do NOT take loans. 💛🌅
My privileged self should have seen a video like this one 10years ago..... Oh well, it's never too late to correct my mistakes and I'm a few steps toward the right direction. My friend and I had the same conversation a couple of days ago and she sent me a link to watch you. I'm grateful for you 🙏🏾 I'll be watching this video over and over again. Thank you for teaching us ❤
This is 100% the TRUTH! I became debt free in 2018 after working my ass off and learning everything I could also...My mother gave me the foundation (who also had her Doctorate 💝) and I built a strong house on it! Keep up the amazing work, and much success and happiness to you in the future 🤜🤛
Everytime my mind run on you, you post😊 I just thought about you a few days ago. It seems like you're doing well and I love that for you. Always coming through with the financial inspiration videos. Much love sis♥️
Congrats and thank you for making this video!! Not all youtubers acknowledge blessings they were given. You have to understand how to plan (not just that it's possible). We can all learn from each others ideas.😊🕊💕👏🏾
I love this. I didn’t grow up with the best financial upbringing and it motivates me to give my children different. It’s all about what you do with the cards you’re dealt.
I was literally crying all day (my face was wet for hours ) about not understanding how to deal with my future expenses (in the face of future college loans) but I found ur youtube channel yesterday, and found out you did videos on finances. thank God
I swear this so fucking RAW, and REAL. It really grinds my gears when the children of parent’s who took the necessary steps to give them a foundation to SUCEED don’t give them any sort of acknowledgment or recognition. It’s the sheer entitlement that drives me crazy. It takes nothing away from your success to acknowledge the foundation that was built for you. ESPECIALLY if your creating content devoted to financial literacy. THIS. RIGHT. HERE. It’s a beautiful thing to have parents that care, but it’s so fucking disappointing when kids don’t acknowledge the hard work their parents put in to give kids like you a wonderful future. It’s something to be celebrated! Thank you for reaching back and sharing this wonderful knowledge, and being as authentic as possible! It means a lot!
The truthfulness is amazing 🤩 i love that you honored your parents and grandparents. I love you 😘. You honor their sacrifices and want to be better for you. I see so much of me In your stories
Congratulations ✨ Thanks for sharing your story, you did it so well! I appreciate your transparency. That is sometimes lacking in a lot of personal finance stories, and social media in general.
I discovered your channel randomly over the summer last year and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey. You’ve taught me a lot in just a few videos. Congrats on both accomplishments! You deserve it 💕
I absolutely love your channel & your transparency in this video. Your journey is truly inspiring! This just lit a fire of motivation in me and I want to thank you for that 🙏🏽
You're back!!!! I love your channel! You motivated me to actually start a budget! Hopefully, after paying off my student loan I will join your saving journey and get myself a house. :)
Always inspiring to watch your videos! I live in NY and my job requires that I have medical insurance. So $400/month comes out of my paycheck 😭 and my car insurance is $200 😭 I dont want to talk anymore about NY living 😭😭😭 I'm just so happy for you
Awesome video. Thanks for acknowledging your privilege, and yea you should never feel guilty about that. It's a blessing that most of us wish we had. I started my financial journey 3 years ago and finally got out of consumer and student loan debt last year with the help of books and TH-cam. You are so right, no matter what, it is possible if you decide that's what you really want. Congrats and cheers to you.
I am so proud of you. But I have to say.... pointing out the things you would cut back on if you didn’t live at home is further proving the point that being able to live at home gave you a leg up. It’s ok. You don’t have to apologize for it. Just give your people (mama, daddy, granny... whoever) and extra hug for the love
I think that you said this in the best, most receptacle way possible. I love your transparency and your step by steps of how to become more financially responsible and independent for people who struggle or just need a reminder to keep going pushing.
Thanks for this great video. I come from privilege too so although I save money, my parents still give me the resources needed to do so. Outside of that I pay all my own bills & have a lot in my savings. My goal is to travel full time& retire by 45
Wow! I also live in Baltimore and lived on Cranston Avenue from 1979 to June of 1981. Graduated from Edmondson High School. I am so proud of what you are doing. You are such an example.
I remember I started watching you from a video you filmed in El Paso I think it was a savings and I just love your personality and you’re so humble and genuine! I am from El Paso so that really caught my attention
I’m glad you mentioned privilege, some kids think they are very smart, which I don’t think they are dumb by any means, but literally they just went to better schools, it’s exposure for a lot of things, I went to public school and did well, but I remember when I took the ACT and SAT there was stuff on there from pre calculus and up, if you weren’t in that class by junior year, which it isn’t required, you wouldn’t know how to do the work, and your score wouldn’t be as high, and folks actually take a coarse on how to take these tests, I won the spelling bee in 6th grade and went to the next level and made it past there but I was literally winging it, I didn’t know kids actually prep for these things
This was so beautiful and truly inspiring to make the necessary changes in my life to be a a point where I create financial stability for myself. Thank you for this !!!
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and it made me subscribe. I felt like you were talking to me, I dig your education and your vibes. Keep the jewels coming :)
Thank you so much for all of your help and transparency in each video. Know that you have been and are a blessing to many. Keep going and let nothing stop your progress! God bless you and your family! 💕
I still live at home and still struggle sometimes. Every time I tried to leave prior and started the apartment process I'd get laid off. I said I'll wait a little longer till things get more settled again 🤣.
Love you and your videos! As a child of immigrants, I love your back story. I do say "you can do this too" to people who are amazed by my story. And I love when they do.
Thank you Aaron for making these videos You are very inspiring and make me want to keep becoming a better version of myself not just for me but for my future family.
I just subscribed to your channel! Your life journey is similar to mine and it is great to see young black women doing well. Looking forward to more content :)
This was wonderful! And ladies she’s right! You can do it . I’m a single mom of one and I was still able to save $20,000, I’m debt free and a homeowner. If you want it, you can get. Excuses are easier than making a way💓
That's an awesome accomplishment ♥️
lets connect, im a single mom of one and im on my financial journey.
I need to hear this
When you tell people that you save over $10K a year a lot of them assumed you live with someone, especially a sibling or parent (assuming that is true) and will say, "oh that's easy to say do when you're in that current situation."
Yeah that is true, however, a lot of people don't actually do that. When people have more disposable income they tend spend it irresponsibly. I know people who were making $30-$40K living with their parents and had no savings or retirement account. They got a car, bought luxury items, etc.
Discipline is still required.
True
Or have the opportunity to live at home but don't take it, because living at home is not always as fun as spending your money to move out.
@@vitalyaloves Living with your parents as an adult is annoying as hell. I honestly hate sharing a living space with people.
@@chris-dd6uq It is not easy emotionally!
Also some live at home and pay bills there. I live at home and pay $700 towards rent.
Whew chile the authenticity!!! Congratulations girl you are so inspiring.
@@brandon556 thank you
She SAID, what she SAID!!!
I know people might view it as over-explaining, but I think it's actually incredibly important for you to acknowledge your foundation.Congratulations on your accomplishment! This is a flawless example of how to navigate privilege, the facilitator in me is saving this clip for a future presentation lol
Privilege isn't always money...I love how you explained privilege as the "tools", the discipline, how it comes natural. Yesss 👏🏽👏🏽 I feel the same. I wasn't privileged to have a bunch, but my dad made sure I was either reading, reading, or reading. My thoughts are different. I move differently because of it.
girl you live at home it's a blessing, I wish I could live rent free, no need to justify it, it sounds ridiculous, saving 60K is tremendous, congratulations
I still live at home too lol. Shit rent free is the best. Haha but nah seriously it’s not like she sitting at home doing nothing. She in school and working and saving so that something
Right. Plenty of ppl live at home and still dnt financial prepare themselves. She is doing great
I love the tithing factor you put in! When you give to God or to charity/the poor, God gives back to you and increases your money so that you never regret what you’ve given!
You’re so transparent. A lot of the younger generation need to hear this. Thank you for sharing!
Congratulations! This is an amazing accomplishment. I love that you acknowledge your privilege. Your parents and grandparents did an amazing job, such a lovely story.
I cannot tell you how much I LOVED this video!!! The transparency in the budget/savings, the breakdown of the accounts, the acknowledgment of your ancestors and your privilege, THE TITHING!! So impressed and inspired. God bless & you got yourself a new subbie! :)
I just found your channel. You being humble is going to get you far in life. You’re one of the few people up here who’ve been blessed but don’t throw it in other peoples’ faces.
I love how you shared your story, acknowledged your privilege and said what you can do is give back! That's a word! Congratulations and thank you for sharing!
Really inspiring Aaron, such a great reminder to keep going. Don’t feel any type of way about your inheritance, only feel proud. Although, it is helpful to have a hollistic view of your background, people need to understand that all black people don’t (have) to come from struggle.
You go gurl! That’s what I’m talking bout! I just got a new job and I’m on my way!
Not a woman, but I love your transparency. You’re a breath of fresh air on this internet where a lot of people lie. Keep up the great work.
Thank you You for being so authentic. Many people don’t recognize how privileged it is to have financial support from their parents and as a first generation student, and being 1 year away from completing my bachelor in nursing, it is 1000x harder with no support but it can be done!!!! You’re so inspiring
OMG, this is one of the best videos that I have EVER watched on TH-cam!! You are so humble and inspiring. May God continue to bless you!!
One of the best videos about saving! I appreciate your transparency. My story is similar in that my parents encouraged me to be “educated” BUT could not help. I’m almost $100,000 in debt due to my education. 😢 I’ve started a plan to pay it off in the next 5 years. 🙏🏾 My biggest lesson and what I tell people. Do NOT take loans. 💛🌅
My privileged self should have seen a video like this one 10years ago..... Oh well, it's never too late to correct my mistakes and I'm a few steps toward the right direction. My friend and I had the same conversation a couple of days ago and she sent me a link to watch you. I'm grateful for you 🙏🏾 I'll be watching this video over and over again. Thank you for teaching us ❤
This is 100% the TRUTH! I became debt free in 2018 after working my ass off and learning everything I could also...My mother gave me the foundation (who also had her Doctorate 💝) and I built a strong house on it! Keep up the amazing work, and much success and happiness to you in the future 🤜🤛
Everytime my mind run on you, you post😊 I just thought about you a few days ago.
It seems like you're doing well and I love that for you.
Always coming through with the financial inspiration videos. Much love sis♥️
Congrats and thank you for making this video!! Not all youtubers acknowledge blessings they were given. You have to understand how to plan (not just that it's possible). We can all learn from each others ideas.😊🕊💕👏🏾
I love this. I didn’t grow up with the best financial upbringing and it motivates me to give my children different. It’s all about what you do with the cards you’re dealt.
I’m here for the closing message! 🙌🏾
I was literally crying all day (my face was wet for hours ) about not understanding how to deal with my future expenses (in the face of future college loans) but I found ur youtube channel yesterday, and found out you did videos on finances. thank God
I swear this so fucking RAW, and REAL. It really grinds my gears when the children of parent’s who took the necessary steps to give them a foundation to SUCEED don’t give them any sort of acknowledgment or recognition. It’s the sheer entitlement that drives me crazy. It takes nothing away from your success to acknowledge the foundation that was built for you. ESPECIALLY if your creating content devoted to financial literacy. THIS. RIGHT. HERE. It’s a beautiful thing to have parents that care, but it’s so fucking disappointing when kids don’t acknowledge the hard work their parents put in to give kids like you a wonderful future. It’s something to be celebrated!
Thank you for reaching back and sharing this wonderful knowledge, and being as authentic as possible! It means a lot!
Come back! We miss you! Tell us how you got your budget back on track after buying your first property!
The truthfulness is amazing 🤩 i love that you honored your parents and grandparents. I love you 😘. You honor their sacrifices and want to be better for you. I see so much of me In your stories
Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉 Your journey has been so inspiring ❤️!
It’s beautiful how you honor your ancestors 😭. Those men and women did amazing things. Your parents sound like interesting people.
Congratulations ✨ Thanks for sharing your story, you did it so well! I appreciate your transparency. That is sometimes lacking in a lot of personal finance stories, and social media in general.
The authenticity!!! I love it! Not self made but God made.
I discovered your channel randomly over the summer last year and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey. You’ve taught me a lot in just a few videos. Congrats on both accomplishments! You deserve it 💕
yassss we stan a financial queen!
Come on TRANSPARENCY!!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 I loved this so much X
This is the realest video I have ever seen. So proud of you. Keep up the awesome work. Truly an inspiration.
I love your financial updates. Congrats girl! You give me motivation!❤️
I rarely comment. But thank you for speaking on those with privilege vs those with disadvantages. 🌹
I absolutely love your channel & your transparency in this video. Your journey is truly inspiring! This just lit a fire of motivation in me and I want to thank you for that 🙏🏽
Can we get an updated video of your hair sis lol. You look gorgeous
You're back!!!! I love your channel! You motivated me to actually start a budget! Hopefully, after paying off my student loan I will join your saving journey and get myself a house. :)
Where have you been girl?? I was in serious need of some financial inspo
Always inspiring to watch your videos! I live in NY and my job requires that I have medical insurance. So $400/month comes out of my paycheck 😭 and my car insurance is $200 😭 I dont want to talk anymore about NY living 😭😭😭 I'm just so happy for you
Awesome video. Thanks for acknowledging your privilege, and yea you should never feel guilty about that. It's a blessing that most of us wish we had. I started my financial journey 3 years ago and finally got out of consumer and student loan debt last year with the help of books and TH-cam. You are so right, no matter what, it is possible if you decide that's what you really want. Congrats and cheers to you.
I am so proud of you. But I have to say.... pointing out the things you would cut back on if you didn’t live at home is further proving the point that being able to live at home gave you a leg up. It’s ok. You don’t have to apologize for it. Just give your people (mama, daddy, granny... whoever) and extra hug for the love
Bless you & your authenticity! Your soul is so genuine. ❤️ thanks for sharing!
I think that you said this in the best, most receptacle way possible. I love your transparency and your step by steps of how to become more financially responsible and independent for people who struggle or just need a reminder to keep going pushing.
Thanks for this great video. I come from privilege too so although I save money, my parents still give me the resources needed to do so. Outside of that I pay all my own bills & have a lot in my savings. My goal is to travel full time& retire by 45
Wow! I also live in Baltimore and lived on Cranston Avenue from 1979 to June of 1981. Graduated from Edmondson High School. I am so proud of what you are doing. You are such an example.
I remember I started watching you from a video you filmed in El Paso I think it was a savings and I just love your personality and you’re so humble and genuine! I am from El Paso so that really caught my attention
Wow, amazing and inspiring. I appreciate the transparency in your journey!
Yes too the 1000 lbs sisters!!! I love the Slaton sisters.
Also, Congratulations! I got started saving this January, it's pretty addicting!
Yes to acknowledging your privilege but also acknowledge that you worked hard!
I’m glad you mentioned privilege, some kids think they are very smart, which I don’t think they are dumb by any means, but literally they just went to better schools, it’s exposure for a lot of things, I went to public school and did well, but I remember when I took the ACT and SAT there was stuff on there from pre calculus and up, if you weren’t in that class by junior year, which it isn’t required, you wouldn’t know how to do the work, and your score wouldn’t be as high, and folks actually take a coarse on how to take these tests, I won the spelling bee in 6th grade and went to the next level and made it past there but I was literally winging it, I didn’t know kids actually prep for these things
I'm so glad I ran into this video! Much needed 🤍
Thanks for sharing. NEVER feel ashamed/guilty etc for being raised well. Your parents sacrificed for you to have opportunities and a good life.
This was so beautiful and truly inspiring to make the necessary changes in my life to be a a point where I create financial stability for myself. Thank you for this !!!
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and it made me subscribe. I felt like you were talking to me, I dig your education and your vibes. Keep the jewels coming :)
I love that you want to give back to society! Gotta love Aaron!
Thank you so much for all of your help and transparency in each video. Know that you have been and are a blessing to many. Keep going and let nothing stop your progress! God bless you and your family! 💕
I always look forward to your uploads! How’s everything going with purchasing your new house?
Congratulations, I love that you told us everything!!!!Continue growing 🎊🎉🎀🎈
Heyyyy Howardddd!! Great video - congrats girl !!
I still live at home and still struggle sometimes. Every time I tried to leave prior and started the apartment process I'd get laid off. I said I'll wait a little longer till things get more settled again 🤣.
I get so excited when you upload haha
I caught myself bouncing to your background music haha 😂 great job girl!
Do your thang!!!! You are our treasure! Stay strong & carry on!
I love your videos! Every thing you post is so transparent and inspiring!
Beautiful . I wish more young ladies had your mindset💕💕💕💕💕
Where the money reside where the money reside and thats on peridot sis ayeeeee🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Your parents must be so proud of you. You are an amazing woman.
This was so powerful stand in your power and make it Known that anyone can do this love this
Love you and your videos! As a child of immigrants, I love your back story. I do say "you can do this too" to people who are amazed by my story. And I love when they do.
I love your videos. And I always want more. Thanks so much for sharing!
I have so much respect and admiration for you Aaron ♥️ Thanks for sharing with us, I enjoy the content , it has helped me so much !!!
Always love your videos! You inspire college kids like me! 🙌🏾
Thank you Aaron for making these videos You are very inspiring and make me want to keep becoming a better version of myself not just for me but for my future family.
Thank you for sharing. Maybe you should do step by step financial literacy videos.
I miss your budget videos!!!!❤
I love this, this is exactly what I want for my daughter
Your sooo inspiring Aaron!!!
Congratulations! Keep doing the damn thing!
Yes ma’am 😍😍😍 thank you for the transparency!!
This is really inspirational!
I'm proud of you girl!!
Amazing video! Loved everything about it.
This video hit me really deeply. Thank you.
Well said. Congratulations 🎊🎈🍾 we all can be better over time.
This was an amazing video. Thank you for your transparency ❣️
Thank you for posting this I really appreciate it
Whoa chill the transparency! Be careful beautiful you tell him too much ! Remember there are con artist and crazies out there !
I just subscribed to your channel! Your life journey is similar to mine and it is great to see young black women doing well. Looking forward to more content :)
Congratulations Aaron ❤️
Congratulations Aaron!!! And thank you for always passing your wisdom onto us!!❤️❤️❤️
Excellent achievement and acknowledgment.
Congratulations, I love your videos🥰🥰
Goals! Ok on to watching the videon
Baltimore in the buildinggg (Edmondson Village is most def the hood btw)
VERY. I was there a few weeks ago and I was like let me get on out of here chileeeee
@@TeAmoAaron nah fr lmao
Thank you so much for sharing your STORY!!!