The journey to improving your finances can be difficult and confusing at times. We all want to feel more confident in our money management, but figuring out a way to consistently improve yourself can be challenging. Improving your finances is something we should all be doing. Doing so creates confidence that helps you excel in […]
Read More >>10 Personal Finance Gifts to Give Your Family and Friends
As the holidays quickly approach, you might be starting to think about what to give as gifts. While there are many options you can give for gifts, many people – like me – appreciate practical gifts that they can truly use. I have a large family, and it can be challenging to shop for all […]
Read More >>Free 2018 Editorial Calendar in Google Sheets
If you have a blog or plan on starting a blog you will want to use an editorial calendar. When I first started blogging I didn’t use one. Even when I started hiring writers I didn’t use an editorial calendar. It’s one thing I would change if I could do things differently, because having an […]
Read More >>5 Ways to Leave a Job on Good Terms
I’ve worked all sorts of jobs throughout my life. Each of them was different in terms of industry, time commitment, and job duties. Throughout my working life, despite working different jobs, I’ve noticed a few common things people do to sabotage themselves when it comes to leaving a job. There have been experiences where I’ve […]
Read More >>Beyond the Hustle: What to Do When Your Side Hustle Gets Real
There’s nothing like a good side hustle to make the ends meet when the bills are bigger than the paycheck at the end of the month. There is no true definition of the word. A side hustle is the job you have when you don’t have a job, or when you are underemployed. As a […]
Read More >>How to Find Time to Side Hustle
There is no shortage of ways to make money on the side. Whether it is blogging, freelance writing, pet sitting, woodworking, or one of these side hustle ideas, it is very possible to make income in addition to your regular 9-5 take home pay. While the extra income earned from side hustles can be life-changing, […]
Read More >>What to Expect When Accepting a Job at a Startup
If you love the idea of entrepreneurship, but you’re not quite ready to build your own company yet –perhaps, because you need more time to fine-tune your technical skillsets and gain some real world experience—then, an offer to work in a startup can be exceptionally attractive. It’s easy to get hooked when the interviewer tosses […]
Read More >>5 Things You Can Do to Take Your LinkedIn to the Next Level
You’ve heard it before: Linkedin is the Facebook for getting your career started. Thousands of business leaders check in to LinkedIn to connect with like-minded individuals and share how well their company is going. Linkedin is a great place to build your network, find job opportunities, or even find clients to fund your business. But, […]
Read More >>5 Ways to Save For a House Down Payment
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 […]
Read More >>What Happens If You Don’t Have Enough Money for Retirement?
It is no secret that most Americans are not preparing themselves adequately for retirement. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, less than one third of American people are saving money in an employer-sponsored retirement account. Further, according to the Federal Reserve, the average working American couple has less than $5,000 saved for retirement. […]
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