It isn’t easy to get out of debt quickly when you have a small income. But it’s far from impossible. No matter how small your income or how big your debt, it is possible to be debt free. You just have to be honest with yourself, work consistently, and not give up. Here are 7 […]
Read More >>Should You Be Tracking Your Net Worth?
You have probably heard of the financial term “net worth.” You may be wondering how you can calculate your net worth, and if you actually should track it. Your net worth is simply your assets minus your liabilities. Assets include things like: Cash Home equity Retirement accounts and other investments Vehicle equity, if you choose […]
Read More >>10 Ways to Make More Money
How different would your financial situation look if you had just $100 more a month? What about $500? Or even $1,000? Making more money is one of the fastest ways to transform your finances. Whether you’re in the process of paying off debt, saving for a house, or starting an emergency fund, making more money […]
Read More >>How to Ask for Higher Pay Even if You Are Scared
I’ve always dreaded asking for anything I want. I hate asking for help, even when I know I can’t do it alone. Heck, I can barely even work up enough courage to ask my server for a beverage refill. So when it comes to negotiating, it’s pretty much the last thing on the entire planet […]
Read More >>Saving Money for Single Parents
Raising kids is no easy feat. And if you’re doing it alone as a single parent? That is completely admirable. There’s no doubt that handling finances as a single parent is a major challenge. But one major plus of handling finances alone is that you make all of the financial decisions. There is no bickering […]
Read More >>Imposter Syndrome: What It Is and How to Beat It
Have you ever felt like you aren’t cut out for your job? Or do you have this nagging feeling that you’re a fraud? Or that you don’t deserve recognition for any of your accomplishments? If so, you may be a victim of imposter syndrome. And you’re not alone. Imposter syndrome, or sometimes called imposter phenomenon, […]
Read More >>Should You Switch Banks? Here’s 5 Times You Should Consider It
How many times in your life have you switched banks? For most of us, we choose a bank and stay with them for years without really stopping to consider whether or not they are serving us properly anymore. We assume switching banks is an enormous hassle, and often settle for what our current bank is […]
Read More >>How to Invest Ethically
Not everyone invests with the intent to just make money. As of late, ethical investing is on the rise. What is ethical investing? In short, it’s investing with your personal social, religious, labor, environmental, and other beliefs in mind. Other names for ethical investing include sustainable investing, impact investing, or socially responsible investing. Essentially, when […]
Read More >>How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile to Attract Freelance Clients
LinkedIn has a bad rap. For many people, LinkedIn is seen as “boring”, only for “business people”, or as not having much engagement. They assume that LinkedIn is a dead zone for anyone besides CEOs, digital marketers, or old college connections. But, nothing could be farther from the truth. Whether you are a freelancer or […]
Read More >>8 Ways to Save Money on Travel
We’re nearly halfway into 2018 but it’s never too late to cash in on some solid travel savings! If you have been bitten by that travel bug but aren’t quite sure how to make your trips a reality, have no fear! There are plenty of things you can do to snatch up travel deals, hack […]
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