Tax season is well underway. While some of us have had our taxes completed and filed for several weeks, there are those of us who will plan on getting to it every week until April 17th is here. Wanting to delay the hours worth of paperwork for as long as possible is understandable, especially if […]
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Are you a freelance writer wanting to build up your portfolio and land more clients? Or are you at the beginning of your writing career and worried that you don’t have enough experience? Even with no professional writing experience, you can begin building your writing and blogging portfolio to help you generate paid writing gigs. […]
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We can all agree on one thing: student loans are incredibly frustrating. If you have student loan debt, you know the feeling. It may feel like no matter how hard you are trying, progress is slow. Your principal loan is slowly diminishing, but all of your payments seem to be eaten up by interest. It […]
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Want to know an important financial skill to have? Hint: It’s nothing to do with being a numbers-whiz. Answer: It’s having the discipline to set aside savings for emergencies. Having an emergency fund is a critical first step towards financial stability and living debt-free. Consider this scenario: you’re paycheck to paycheck and an unexpected doctor […]
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Overwhelmed with your finances? Financial topics can be time consuming and confusing. Some financial goals, like paying off student loans or saving for retirement, can take years to achieve. But no matter how big a goal is, you can break it down into small, actionable steps. You can better your finances by focusing on quick […]
Read More >>In a Bad Financial Situation? Here’s What to Do
Everyone is subject to finding themselves in a bad financial situation. No matter how much you may prepare, you’ll certainly face challenging times with your finances. Luckily, you can anticipate these hardships and prepare by setting aside money in an emergency fund, spending moderately, and by keeping your finances organized. But what happens if you […]
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Want to better your financial future? You know all the general tips like save more money, pay off debt, start a side hustle to earn extra cash, and spend less. Spending less is vital to long-term financial success. While making more money can certainly help to improve your finances, if your spending rate increases with […]
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Do you have a ton of student loans? You aren’t alone. According to Pew Research four-in-ten adults under the age of 30 and one-in-five adults age 30 to 44 have student loans. The first thing you should do is this: Don’t Panic. It’s okay to be overwhelmed by your student loan debt. For many graduates […]
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We all have a couple of bad habits. People typically do three things in regards to their bad habits – they accept, ignore, or try to change the bad tendency. But what about when your bad habits are costing you money? Some bad habits are more than small idiosyncrasies – they may be costing us […]
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I became a paid freelance writing a little over a year ago and I’ve loved the creative outlet, flexibility and extra income it provides. That being said, landing paid freelance writing gigs didn’t happen overnight. It definitely took some work and was overwhelming at times to start. Today I will share what I learned and […]
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