This time of the year I always enjoy planning out my next year. That means making plans for what I want to accomplish at my 9-5, as well as where I want to focus my time and energy when it comes to my side projects. One of the fun things to think about is travel. […]
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Do you have credit card debt? You aren’t alone. Millions of Americans have credit card debt. In fact, according to the 2013 Survey of Consumer Finances, 38% of U.S. households reported having credit card debt. If you don’t have credit card debt yourself, it’s almost a guarantee that one of your friends or acquaintances […]
Read More >>How to Avoid Taking on More Debt
Being in debt is like a double-edged sword. Not only is it challenging to get out of debt, but it’s difficult to save for the future to ensure you won’t be in debt again. How can we get out of debt and stay debt-free? According to NerdWallet, the average debt per household in America is over […]
Read More >>8 Podcasts to Listen to for Financial Success
The world of podcasting has expanded greatly in the last few years. I remember attending a conference for financial bloggers and hearing about everyone’s plans to get into podcasting just two years ago. This past year, at that same conference, I’m fairly certain a record number of live podcasts happened. It’s not hard to figure out […]
Read More >>6 Specific Things to do to Get Freelance Clients
As a freelancer, your number one priority is finding work and getting paid, right? But finding freelance clients can be overwhelming, scary, and frustrating, especially when you’re just starting out, or when you’re in a slump. Many freelancers – myself included – have come close to throwing in the towel because whatever we were doing […]
Read More >>FREE 2017 Editorial Calendar in Google Spreadsheets
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. Heck, even when I started hiring writers I didn’t use an editorial calendar. Now that I started using one I will never go back. In fact I […]
Read More >>7 Things to Do to Put $100 in Your Pocket Right Now
Short on cash? With the holidays around the corner and the year ending, demands on our budget can become strenuous and, no matter how much we plan, we often find ourselves feeling a little tight with money. Luckily, it’s easier than you may think to find a few extra bucks in your budget. You can […]
Read More >>How to Find the Best Cyber Monday Deals
We all have our own opinions about Black Friday, whether we love it or hate it. But you have to admit, Black Friday’s younger sibling Cyber Monday is a pretty cool day. How great is it that you can find awesome online deals while sitting in the comfort of your own home? You’re not waiting […]
Read More >>How to Set Boundaries at Work – Both at a 9-5 and With Freelancing
Have you ever felt overworked, undervalued, and just completely stressed out at work? Do you find yourself answering emails and calls outside of work hours, or working overtime on the weekends, just to maintain your work load? Do your bosses often disregard your job duties, asking more and more of you, but don’t pay you […]
Read More >>15 Healthy Habits for Success in Every Area of Life
Success starts with habits. You know all of those super successful billionaires that you look up to? They achieved their status by developing habits that led them to success. It doesn’t happen overnight. Habits take time to form. Bad habits take time to push away, and new, healthy habits take time to develop. However, the […]
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