Buying a house is a goal for a lot of people. Sure, there is the whole rent vs. buy debate, but at the end of the day, many people want a place to call their own. A place where you don’t have to ask someone if you can put a nail in the wall. It […]
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The Ultimate Moving Checklist
Moving can be frustrating. Nobody likes having to deal with packing, carrying heavy stuff, and having to adjust to a new setting. I’ve moved several times in the last few years and each time has been a learning experience of what to do and what not to do. As I’ve learned from relocating to different […]
Read More >>In a Career Rut? 5 Proactive Things to Do
We often like to think we can plan life out. Your job felt great when you first started. Everything seemed possible, your skills were being utilized and you got an income. Now, a few years later, things are different. You’re feeling stressed. Monday mornings are the bane of your existence, you live for the weekends, […]
Read More >>5 Things You Should Do to Start a Successful Side Hustle
I’m a big supporter of side hustles. Side hustles are powerful. They allow you to reach your financial goals faster. Plus, there is just something rewarding about doing your own thing and making money outside of the traditional 9-5. When it comes to side hustles, there is an abundance of ones to consider. DC wrote […]
Read More >>Why I’m Building a Freelance Business Instead of an Emergency Fund
What would you do if you were to lose your job? What would you do if the income from your job wasn’t enough to help you reach your financial goals? When people lose their jobs, one of two things usually happens. You may go into full on panic mode, scrambling to figure out how you’re […]
Read More >>Not Investing At All? Here’s What You Are Sacrificing
Saving money is important. Having a diligent savings habit helps you reach your goals, get the things you want, and feel secure. Most people, even ones who aren’t “natural savers”, know the importance of saving money. Having a money cushion to assist you in times of emergency or a pop-up expense can be a lifesaver. […]
Read More >>How to Travel in Your 20s Without Going Into Debt
The feeling of wanderlust hits many twenty-somethings hard. We hear about people who constantly jet off to different destinations. Instagram reminds us of all the world we still haven’t explored. It can be hard balancing the desire to travel with the need to reach money goals. There are loads of articles about why travel is […]
Read More >>7 Awesome Location Independent Jobs
Being able to work from anywhere sounds appealing to most people. When you have a location-independent job, you get to set your own schedule, pick and choose where you live, and do work that you want to do. The workforce is constantly changing. New jobs pop up, new skills become in demand and the way […]
Read More >>5 Skills That Will Help Advance Any Career
Everyone wants to be successful in life. In one way or another, we all desire to achieve our full potential. Work takes up a good portion of life, so naturally, many people want to maximize their career in order to move up and reach their goals. Skills development is one of the biggest factors when […]
Read More >>Pros and Cons of Student Loan Refinancing
A college education costs a lot these days. With college costs rising at rapid rates, many people have to take out loans in order to finance their higher education. Having to make a big student loan payment every month can prevent you from being able to invest for retirement and save money for life purchases. […]
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