With a record number of people being laid off in recent weeks, more and more people are looking for creative ways to make money outside of a job. Working from home has always been attractive for a lot of people, but never has it been more appealing than it is now. Those who are able to work from ... Views: 566
With COVID-19 spreading, attempts to limit the damage have many of us at home right now. Maybe you’re not able to make it to your job or you need to be home because your kids aren’t in school. Being confined to the house for extended periods of time is not something that most of us are excited ... Views: 707
Within the first year of working full-time after graduating college, I decided that I didn’t want to do this for the next 40+ years of my life. I set the goal of retiring in my 50’s, which is not extremely early, but would still allow me to cut off about 10 years and (hopefully) still be able to ... Views: 934
Work is a major part of our lives. Most of us spend more time working than we do with friends or family. In most cases, we do it because we need the income in order to get by, but not because we love spending our time at work.
Although work is a necessity, it doesn’t have to be a negative ... Views: 595
Working long hours can lead to stress and potential health problems, plus it leaves less time for things in life that you truly enjoy. It’s no surprise that many of us would like to work fewer hours, but how is that possible?
Let’s take a look at some specific things you can do if you’d like ... Views: 595
Money causes stress and worry for most people, but with just a few simple changes you can easily improve your peace of mind and reduce money-related stress. Here are 7 specific suggestions.
1. Determine Your Priorities
We all have different priorities in life, and your priorities should ... Views: 599
When I was growing up, I always assumed I would go to college, graduate, get a good job that I liked, and work my way through a rewarding career.
The first part went as planned. I went to college and graduated in 2002, but the plan fell apart shortly afterwards.
My first four years after ... Views: 556
Creating a budget and not spending more than you make is possibly the most basic financial advice that you'll receive. Although it's not sexy advice, living off of a budget is an effective way to ensure that you're maximizing the money that you have, and minimizing waste.
Unfortunately, there ... Views: 653