Damon Carr

1 week ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Damon Carr

Let’s be honest—many people say they want to be successful, financially secure, or debt-free. But their lifestyle tells a different story. They want the outcome, but not the discipline. They want the reward, but not the routine. In other words, they want to “get there” while living in a way that keeps them stuck. They talk about goals, but their daily actions scream comfort, distraction, and avoidance. They envy the success of others but won’t commit to the sacrifice required to create their own.

1 week ago | chicagodefender.com | Damon Carr

Let’s go ahead and get straight to it: I talk about this in another article I wrote titled,  “You’re paying high prices for your vices!” Figured I’d revisit this with a slight twist to ensure in being heard. It ain’t your job, your boss, or the government keeping you broke. It’s YOU. More specifically—it’s your habits. I see people all the time talking about how they “don’t make enough money.” But when I watch how they spend, it’s clear: Money ain’t the problem. Priorities are.

1 week ago | atlantadailyworld.com | Damon Carr

Let’s go ahead and get straight to it: I talk about this in another article I wrote titled,  “You’re paying high prices for your vices!” Figured I’d revisit this with a slight twist to ensure in being heard. It ain’t your job, your boss, or the government keeping you broke. It’s YOU. More specifically—it’s your habits. I see people all the time talking about how they “don’t make enough money.” But when I watch how they spend, it’s clear: Money ain’t the problem. Priorities are.

2 weeks ago | chicagodefender.com | Damon Carr

By now, you’ve probably heard the hype: “Powerball is up to $1.5 billion!” Folks are lined up at gas stations, hoping today’s their lucky day. Scratch-offs fly off the shelves like hotcakes. But let’s keep it 100—the odds are stacked higher than your cousin’s unpaid traffic tickets. Let me break this down real plain: chasing lottery dreams is the financial equivalent of playing in traffic. You might survive—but is that really your strategy?

3 weeks ago | chicagodefender.com | Damon Carr

Managing money doesn’t require a finance degree, a six-figure income, or the latest viral budgeting hack. What it does require is a clear system—a blueprint that guides you step-by-step toward control, stability, and long-term success. In my over two decades as a money coach, tax professional, and personal finance columnist, I’ve seen the same truth repeat itself: when people have a real plan and they follow it, they win. When they wing it? They struggle. They worry.