In this episode we explore the evolution of shopping trends. From malls to mail order catalogs to online to social media the way we shop has changed. Also now with a global pandemic how do we shop and what are shopping for?

Terms  - Yulliet teaches us about being fasion forward, Instagram Baddies, & eboys. 

Stories - Hom explains how shopping by mail order catalog was a thing.

Face Masks - First, buy one for personal protection. Second, buy them to get you back into the shopping mode.

Major retailers are struggling to find some footing and they may not be the same store as you remember so start to develop your new fashion and shopping strategy.

Investing Apps - Investing has never been so easy. Whether it is new to you, or you missed the boat during the Tech Boom in the late 1990s, you can get started now. The great equalizer to accessiblity and opportunity is the Internet and mobile phones. To think you can participate in the stock market to buy partial shares of stock in multiple companies for a the price of a few coffees or a nice dinner is amazing. If you are young you can begin your investing journey by starting today. If you missed the boat and need a way to start saving again give one of these apps a try. 

Suggested Banking Apps that allow you to make real investments. 

Acorns - Grow you Oak (Get $5 for opening an account)

Stash Invest (Get $20 when you open an account and make a deposit)

SoFi - Get Your Money Right (Get $75 if you open and account and deposit)

Robinhood - Investing for Everyone

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Please note we have included referral links for Acorns, Stash, and SoFi. You may receive a bonus for signing up as will we. We are not sponsored or work for any financial instituion. We want you to get started and on your way.

Remember, do your research, understand your financial situation, and identify your risk level. 

Generations Be Like is where we share life our experiences to a make you more aware. We may have been born in different times but we life in the same times. Communication is a clear driver of understanding.