Debt free success stories are all over the internet these days. People are openly sharing how they paid off $100,000 of debt in 3 years, $40,000 in 18 months,or a similar scenario. While these stories baffle and inspire most of us, the cat is definitely out of the bag as to how you can do the same with your debt. Not everyone wants to pay off debt super fast, but if you have high interest debt ...
Women, You Need to Ask for More Money
They say women always manage to get their way one way or another. When it comes to negotiation however, can the same still be said? One of the most important things women should negotiate is their wages. According to Payscale’s Salary Negotiation Guide, at least 31 percent of women say they are uncomfortable negotiating their salary or rates. Other reasons why women said they didn’t negotiate ...
6 Common Work-From-Home Myths
I’ve been working from home for almost a year now; part-time that is. I still work my full-time job Monday through Friday, and I freelance during the evenings and weekends so I get to experience the best and worst of both worlds first hand. I’ve noticed there are quite a few work-from-home myths circulating around these days – some of which I actually used to believe. The media and other ...
5 Small Business Ideas for 2016
The start of a new year seems like a perfect time for people to act on fulfilling their passion of becoming a business owner. Deciding exactly what to go into business for is the most important step. It’s crucial to decide on a business idea that you are passionate about and interested in for the long run and can also make you money. While businesses evolve every few years, there are always new ...
Quick Ways to Ramp up your Side Business for the New Year
If you’ve worked hard all year on your side hustle or side business, you may be more than ready to relax and recharge before the new year. But before you unplug, consider this time of year as the perfect opportunity to brainstorm ideas and put plans into place that will jumpstart your side hustle and boost your income next year. If you’ve been contemplating establishing an additional source of ...
Healthcare Alternatives for Single Moms to Consider
It’s open enrollment period and a lot of people are analyzing their current medical insurance policies and shopping around in hopes of finding something better. Medical insurance premiums are on the rise for 2016 and tend to increase steadily each year. It’s safe to say that while the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, did help medical insurance plans become accessible to everyone, ...