I've always had a soft spot for Craigslist despite what other critics might say. The platform has its downsides and certain features to be aware of to avoid getting scammed, but overall it can be a good place to make extra money or even land your next job. Most of the jobs I've had (including my current full-time job) were found via Craigslist. If you know how to use the site correctly, you can ...
How to Get Out of a Bad Financial Situation
Most of us are trying to improve our finances since no one's situation is absolutely perfect. The current circumstances of your finances can help determine how much hope you have for improvement in the future. If you're in a bad situation, however, I can completely understand how you can feel pretty hopeless. I recently spoke with a family member who was getting a divorce after being separated ...
What 6 Entrepreneurs Wish They Knew Before Becoming Self-Employed
Becoming self-employed is a huge step and a common goal for many aspiring entrepreneurs. The idea of working for yourself and getting to create your own schedule and control how much you earn sounds like a dream, especially if you've held a couple of jobs you weren't passionate about in the past. While I'm personally on a journey to transition from my full-time traditional job to full-time self ...
How to Save Money on a Last Minute Summer Vacation
Summer is the ideal time to travel, but vacations can be pretty expensive depending on where you go and what you have on the agenda. This is the peak time during travel season, but you shouldn't let that deter you if you've changed your mind about writing off a small vacation for you and your family. It's still not too late to save on your last minute summer vacation with these ideas. ...
5 Social Media Jobs You’ll Love
Social media has really taken off since it was first established in 1997. Social networks didn’t really take off until the early 2000s when sites like Xanga and Myspace became exceedingly popular. Nowadays, it’s almost unheard of for someone not to have a Facebook or Twitter profile among the dozens of other popular apps that allow us to connect with our family and friends through status, updates, ...
Finances Simplified: 5 Categories Your Family Budget Needs
A good budget is the basis of financial wellness but when you have a family, it's an absolute necessity. Not only do you have people depending on you, but you most likely have more expenses than the average single person does as well. Money can be a stressful topic for some families, but if you put a solid budget in place with all the components you need to thrive, everyone in your household will ...