BlueSky Wealth Advisors has recently partnered with the Elon University Finance Department to promote financial literacy. In support of this effort, David L Blain, CFA, was invited to speak to Elon students on the principles of financial success.

As college tuition rates have risen 25% in the last 10 years, it is no surprise that millennials are drowning in student debt and completely overwhelmed in their financial life. Being a millennial himself, Stephen Fletcher, CFP®, MBA, understands the complex and crippling tide of millennial money. In an interview with Gold Coast Radio, Stephen provides, hope, empathy, and a call to action for all millennials: know your goals, and save for yourself.

Investing money can often seem like the pursuit of the latest, hippest, shiniest object. “Top 10 funds!” “Put your money on Bitcoin!” “Gold is where it’s at!” It seems like someone is always promising a sure-fire way to get rich quick.