In this day and age, we have screens in front of us all the time. Whether we’re staring into that tiny phone screen or a laptop, we are often on the hunt for how to get more out of life. Millennials (and other generations) are all too familiar with the crippling effect social media and […]
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I feel very “Carrie Bradshaw” as I sit by our apartment window, watching car headlights go by as I write this post. I’m fighting the urge to start my sentence with, “Later that evening as I sat by my window, I couldn’t help but wonder, ‘could new shoes really buy me happiness?’” But I’ll save […]
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Many people believe entrepreneurs are the ultimate risk takers. A career of finding your own clients, spending your own money to keep a business running, and the lack of a regular paycheck can prevent interested people from starting a business. But is starting your own business really that risky? Contrary to what many people think, […]
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Sometimes, it seems like the internet exists to convince you that graduate school is a waste of time and money. There are hundreds of blogs and articles exhausting the issue, explaining which reasons for attending grad school are inappropriate and which majors are the least effective at increasing your wealth and well-being. Yet, the truth […]
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As proven by failure rates — which, at last measurement, show that only about 20 percent of new businesses survive their first year — not everyone can be an entrepreneur. So, here’s the big question: Can you? You don’t have to have an MBA or 50 years of industry experience to succeed as a small-business […]
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Spring is closer than you think. It may not feel like it, but warm weather and backyard fun is just around the corner. The only problem is, your house is nowhere close to being ready. The sidewalk salt stains, decomposing leaf pile on the porch, and brown grass are all just waiting to crawl out […]
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If you’re like many people, the start of the new year likely got you thinking about where you would love to travel to in 2018, and how you might go about affording these trips. A great way to get more holidaying done in the year when you have a limited budget and/or are trying to […]
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Freelancing is one of the best side hustles around. When you’re a freelancer, you work as a contractor. You get to set your own rates and have flexibility in the number of hours you want to put in. This can make freelancing great for a side hustle or a full-time gig. As a freelancer, the […]
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Are you passionate about animals and love pets? Do you know the basics of training and caring for animals? Would you like to make some extra money? If you said yes to these questions, pet sitting may be a good side hustle for you to consider. Let’s cover who should consider pet sitting as a […]
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Have you ever had an “off” month financially, where several unexpected expense came up, leaving you desperately waiting for your next paycheck? Unfortunately, no matter how well we budget, there will always be uncontrollable expenses that arise. The good news is that we can expect to have unexpected expenses. By saving in an emergency fund […]
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