Just a few years ago, I was a twenty-year-old kid who desperately wanted a car. I was working a couple miles from home and walking or taking the bus in 100-degree weather or in deep snow. Getting my first car wasn’t as easy or simple as I expected. Not having anyone to cosign a loan... Continue Reading →
Financial Stability: It’s For You Too.
Attaining true financial stability is something everybody should aim for in order to achieve long term peace of mind and security in regards to money. However, most people don’t even consider that this could be possible for them, much less try to achieve it. They have fallen into the pattern of going to work, swapping... Continue Reading →
Consider These Simple Tips Before You Buy A Home.
Buying your first home is and should be an exciting time of your life. The saving up and the research into what kind of property you want is finally about to pay off now that you’re ready to make the purchase. The excitement is uncontainable but it is still a very important financial move in... Continue Reading →
Easy Financial Management Tips for Small Business Owners.
There are many different techniques for those who are wondering how to grow a small business, however, for most owners, it starts with the basics: finances. After all, if you do not manage your finances efficiently, the road to success might be endangered with more huddles than needed. With that being said, below we are... Continue Reading →
The Personal Touch Is Still A Must In Business.
In many ways, it's something that's been relegated to the past. That notion of door-to-door sales is almost as old as the hills. Nowadays, the impact an online business can make trumps the door-to-door approach, not just from the perspective of the customers (because they're not being hassled), but it's easier for us as we... Continue Reading →
The $100 Fun Challenge: Thanksgiving and Some Extra Money.
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and as expected, the frenzy for Black Friday is here. Retailers such as Amazon or other major stores have started their deals since Monday. If you’re conscious about your finances and being stable, you’ve probably already budgeted an amount to spend during the next few days for your shopping. That’s great. This... Continue Reading →
Job Search: How to Ace The Interview Process (1).
Do you remember how just a few years ago, the job market was a total debacle? After the economic downturn of 2018, millennials who were just either entering college or had recently graduated got hit hard. Jobs were scarce, resumes and degrees were worthless. People went back to living with their parents while the parents... Continue Reading →
Bargains Can Be A Well Disguised Trap.
The dictionary describes ‘bargain’ as a thing or service bought or offered for sale at a cheaper price than it usually is. Even, without the dictionary explanation, we all know what bargains are and when it comes to purchases, it is the first thought that comes to mind to most people. In fact, the majority... Continue Reading →
Setting Yourself Up for a Bright Financial Future (2)
Millennials in general are viewed as people in their late teens through mid twenties. However, let’s remember that the term millennial does not refer to an age range but rather a generation. Given that most millennials are now in their twenties or thirties, they’re living independently - or trying - and trying to find their... Continue Reading →
Setting Yourself Up for a Bright Financial Future.
Setting yourself up for a bright financial future really is a necessity and something we all have to work towards. The positive changes must start in your mindset and then transition into your financial habits that support the future you’d like to create for yourself. Below there are some suggestions that can help just about... Continue Reading →
How Digital Nomads Can Stay Financially Secure
Guest Post Charity Grace is a digital nomad currently based in Ho Chi Minh City, a fact that may or may not change within the next few months. A marketing consultant by profession, Charity enjoys writing and yoga in her spare time. She is ardently passionate about animal protection, environmental justice, and delicious local food. ... Continue Reading →
You Can Do It!
Sometimes, it may feel like your life is not on the tracks that you wish it should be on. Challenges come from all directions and it seems impossible to get back on track. That is normal as life cannot be ‘perfect’ all the time. You’re not the only one feeling this way but there is... Continue Reading →
Could You Be A Financial Role Model?
When we were younger, I’m sure that most of us had someone we could look up to. Whether it was a close member of family or a teacher or even someone famous that we would often see on the TV, these people would instill their values and good knowledge onto us, and we could then... Continue Reading →
Thursday Encouragement: You Still Got It!
I believe one should always be looking for ways to improve. Whether it is professionally, personally, financially, spiritually or physically, it is necessary to strive for the better. When you feel like your career is not where you want it to be, remember that any change is in your hands and you don’t have to... Continue Reading →
Discipline. Create It. Apply It. Own It.
Think back to a time when nothing and no one could stop you from accomplishing a goal. There was a fire burning in you, you couldn’t stop, it was natural, it was even effortless and life was fun. You had immense momentum and it was exhilarating. Do you remember such a time? Now that you’ve... Continue Reading →
How to Balance Work and Life for Optimal Health.
Whether you are approaching your midlife, or you are hitting a certain age where you feel that it's time to look after yourself a bit more, amazingly, it's not very difficult. But, nowadays, with the fact that we are working longer because we can't afford to retire so early, we have to find ways to... Continue Reading →
The Social Way to Land Your Next Job
Nowadays, modern employers have access to a lot more information about their job candidates than ever before. Those who care the most about the people they decide to hire will use everything at their disposal to make sure that they are taking on the right kind of person. While this takes more effort, it makes... Continue Reading →
Don’t go bust going back-to-school: 5 ways to make summer job cash last.
***Guest Post*** As summer comes to a close and the fall semester begins, college students are feeling the crunch. Hours previously spent making money are now devoted to attending lectures and tackling homework. But just because school is back in session doesn’t mean the bills will stop coming. Hoping to make your summer savings last?... Continue Reading →
Dealing With Crisis In Your Personal Finances.
When something goes wrong in your personal finances, it can be a stressful time and it’s not always clear what you should do about it. At times, there’s no obvious answer to many of these situations, but there are certain methods for coping and digging yourself out of a financial hole that you should be... Continue Reading →
How To Repair Financial Mistakes Of Your Younger Years.
When it comes to financial decisions, we all at some point make mistakes during our teens and early twenties. In a way, it’s all part of growing up. Many would also argue it’s better to make those faux pas when you’re young than to stray off course later. The same can rarely be said for... Continue Reading →