There are tons of resources on how to make money online, but what many of them fail to touch on are the solid skills you need to make it happen! Though making money online doesn’t have to be rocket science, your success and scale can greatly depend on what skills you bring to the virtual […]
Read More >>How I Paid Off $30,000 of Student Loans
Four years after graduating college, I’m free from my student loan debt. I managed to pay off $30,000 of student loan debt. It wasn’t an easy journey by any means. Regardless, my student loan debt forced me to take a good, hard look at my financial situation and taught me some lessons, albeit hard lessons, […]
Read More >>What to Do if you are Behind on your Student Loans
Based on content from the book Student Loan Solution: 5 Steps to Take Control of your Student Loans and Financial Life. Over one million new borrowers default on federal student loans each year, and according to a January 2018 report published by the Brookings Institution, nearly 40 percent of student loan borrowers may default on […]
Read More >>How to Save Money on a Holiday Party
Holiday parties and events are a great way to bring your family and friends together during the holiday season. But let’s face it – holiday parties can get very expensive, very quickly. Fortunately, you can still throw a memorable holiday party without severely overspending. Here are a few tips to get you started. Invite […]
Read More >>The Beginner’s Guide to Side Hustles
So, you’re thinking about taking the leap and starting your own side hustle – that’s great news! Side hustles are an incredible way to earn extra money outside of your nine-to-five job. But while deciding to start one is easy, it can easily become overwhelming to know where to actually start. The good news is […]
Read More >>Stressed Out About Money? 5 Things to Do
No one likes to be stressed. And unfortunately, money can be a huge source of stress if you aren’t careful. Whether it’s an unexpected expense, a job loss, or inability to meet your savings goals, money stress is real, and it can completely derail you. Fortunately, while you can’t avoid every money woe, there are […]
Read More >>5 Small Ways You Can Start Paying Off Debt Today
Whether you have just a little bit of debt, or a whole bunch, it takes time and energy to pay it off. While you’re probably well-versed in the big money moves you can make to pay off debt, don’t forget that even the little debt repayments count. Here are 5 small ways you can start […]
Read More >>5 Tips for Transitioning to a Higher Paying Career
Are you stuck in your current career path? Do you feel limited by what you chose as a college major? Or, you just aren’t sure that your current job is for you? The good news is you don’t ever have to stay in your current career. No matter your experience, education, or financial situation, you […]
Read More >>How to Find an Affordable Apartment
Most personal finance gurus suggest you keep your rent under 25 to 30 percent of your total budget. But, depending on where you live, that can either be a relatively easy or a seemingly impossible task. Millions of millennials are spending more than the recommended amount of a budget on their rent, as rent […]
Read More >>How to Budget Money With Your Partner
Claiming responsibility over your own finances is hard enough, but what happens when you start sharing expenses with your significant other? Whether you’re dating or married, as a couple, it is likely you have quite a few shared expenses. For both of your sake, you will want to ensure you have a joint budget, so […]
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