Setting big and challenging goals is often overrated. If you consider yourself determined and want to achieve a lot, there's nothing wrong with this but your goals need to be attainable. If you're an overacheiver like me, you also run the risk of setting way too many goals and not being able to get much done as a result. This can cause you to feel burnt out without even making much ...
Why Your Net Worth Is Important (And How to Track It For Free)
Contrary to popular belief, your net worth is one of your most important financial numbers. It is the sum of your assets and liabilities. In layman terms, your net worth is the total amount of everything you own minus your debts. It gives you a holistic view of your finances – taking into account your cash, investments, property, as well as your credit card balances and loans. Have you been i ...
How to Make Money While Traveling
Love to travel or interested in the idea of traveling part or full time? Maybe one vacation per year just isn't enough or you'd like to have the freedom and flexibility to take month-long trips whenever you want without having to be tied down to a specific location or job. Long-term or frequent travel isn't for everyone, but if you'd love to see more of the world you'll need to support ...
4 Things People Don’t Tell You About Working From Home
Working from home is in high demand these days. Everyone wants to do it and have more flexibility in their lives. I've been working from home as a freelance writer for over a year now. Overall, I enjoy it most days but some days I feel like I'm just over it. This is weird for me to say because I'm such a homebody. I love being able to set my own schedule, work in my pajamas, earn more money and ...
5 Ways to Save Money On Last Minute Christmas Gifts For Kids
Christmas shopping can be overwhelming which is why many people put it off until the last minute. When you have kids, they may have a specific wish list or not even know what they want. This year, my son only had 1 or 2 things on his list and I added a few items he needed so it was a lot easier to get through his shopping pretty early. However, there have been some years when I'd be scrambling ...
Top Work From Home Companies That Offer Benefits
More and more companies are looking to hire remote help allowing you to work from home. Work from home jobs can offer great flexibility, but one of the main problems with working from home can be the lack of employee benefits. If you are a freelancer or contractor, you'll be in charge of paying your own taxes and employee benefits like healthcare, retirement, and paid time off. Trust me, this can ...