If you are able to, then working less is great. Maybe you found a way to free up some of your day, maybe you started delegating your tasks, maybe you found a way make the same amount or even more money while working less. Maybe you even found a way to streamline your tasks more efficiently and have learned how to be more productive with your time. I have read that many people spend countless hours each week on social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest, when they should actually be working. Some statistics say that the average...
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February 24, 2014May 18, 2022
CareerPersonal FinanceHow To Make Money From Home
Making money from home seems to be a growing trend. After you weed through all of the scams out there (use your head, if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is), you will be able to find many legitimate online opportunities out there. There are many great reasons for why working from home is great. Working from home isn’t for everyone, but for me it is! Start a blog. Starting a blog (such as this one) can be a way for you to make money from home. Blogging probably won’t make you rich, especially if you...
February 21, 2014May 18, 2022
Personal FinanceHow Much Did You Spend on Your Wedding?
Weddings are expensive. I came across this infographic about the average amount that people spend on different parts of their wedding and I just couldn’t look away. Wedding costs add up so quickly. How much did you spend in each area?
February 20, 2014May 18, 2022
Balance SheetsPersonal FinanceLearning How To Barter
Have you ever bartered for what you want? I have, and it has worked several times. Bartering is great because it can help me get a service or product that I want/need at a better price or even at an even exchange. It makes life so much more affordable, plus I make some great contacts and it lets me do some networking as well. Lets learn how to barter! What services do you have to offer? You may have plenty of skills, but what do people want? Maybe you could offer services such as lawn mowing, babysitting, website design, graphic...
February 18, 2014May 18, 2022
Balance SheetsPersonal FinanceSaving Money When Eating Out
If you are like me (or most of the population), then you probably like a good meal out every now and then. You can sit down, order your food, and it will be brought to you. Minimal work needs to be done by you (except for the actual driving part), which is nice! However, eating at a restaurant can be expensive. If you are not careful, then you may find yourself spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars each month. Below are tips to save money when eating out. Search for coupons. Some don’t like to use coupons in fear of...
February 17, 2014May 18, 2022
Balance SheetsPersonal FinanceCutting Your Cable TV Bill
Did you know that the average cable bill is around $90 per month? That’s over $1,000 a year! And, if you think $90 is a lot, I’ve also heard of many people who spend $200 or $300 a month. Whenever I hear $200 or $300 a month, I want to faint. I couldn’t imagine paying that much. Also, cable and satellite TV prices just seem to keep on increasing as well. You’ve probably heard the offers such as $40 a month for 12 months. However, once those 12 months are up, your bill probably doubles or triples. Plus, you have...
February 14, 2014May 18, 2022
Career21 Common Job Interview Questions
When you are preparing for your job interview, one of the top things that you should do is practice common interview questions. The last thing that you want to do is show up to an interview and not know how to answer a single question. You also don’t want to reply to every question with “Ummmm…” You should be prepared for your job interview and be able to answer questions quickly. Here is a long list of common job interview questions. In a future post, we will go over the correct ways to answer these questions. How did you find...
February 13, 2014May 18, 2022
CareerAdvice To Ace Your Job Inteview
After you finally landed a job interview after job searching, your next step is to prepare for your job interview. I know of so many people who go into a job interview without preparing at all, and then they wonder why they never receive a phone call from the company after the interview. Here are my tips to ace your job interview and hopefully get a job interview. Practice common interview questions. Have you ever practiced common interview questions? How would you answer “What is your biggest weakness?” If you don’t know how you would answer certain questions, that you...
February 12, 2014May 18, 2022
CareerPersonal FinanceJob Searching Tips
Looking for a new job can be tough. You might be worried about the actual interview process, but before that ever happens you will have to search for the right job for you. You may not know where to start. You may not know how to prepare yourself. Here are my job searching tips. Know what type of job you want. Are you out there just wasting your time applying for jobs that you know for a fact that you will not get? Maybe you are also just applying for anything and everything in hopes that you will get a...
February 10, 2014May 18, 2022
1Are You Overpaying for Home Insurance?
A home is the largest purchase most consumers will make in their lifetimes. While protecting your house and assets are important, many homeowners overpay for home insurance with excess coverage or overlaps. Thankfully, you can sensibly insure your home with a few practical steps. By doing so, you may also gain insight into trimming expenses from other essentials, such as car insurance or medical coverage. Below are some things to consider when reviewing you home insurance policy: Raise Your Deductible: Upping your policy’s deductible will result in month over month savings that pays for itself. New homeowners in particular may...