Have you ever thought about what it was like to go to college in the 1940s? Well, if you read the numbers and statistics you may wish you could go back in time. Compared to the G.I. Generation and others, current college students are graduating with an unprecedented amount of student debt. Not only are tuition costs rising dramatically, but costs of housing and books have also skyrocketed. This ...
Why This Penny Pincher Just Spent $600 On an Online Course
I have a confession, albeit a good one. I just spent $600 on an online course. Yep, that’s right. Six. Hundred. Dollars. On one online course. Over the past few months I have been shoveling money into my emergency fund like a mad woman trying to prepare for self-employment. And, thanks to everyone’s very supportive comments I had a talk with my boss this week. I’ll be self-employed soon – ...
How to Create & Set Up a Freelancer Website for $18 (Tutorial)
If you’re serious about starting your freelance career, no matter what it be, you need a home online to showcase all of your work and list all of your services in a clean, well-organized manner. Well, at least if you want to be taken seriously. A blog with a hire me page works as long as there is some engagement on your blog. If your blog is currently only hearing crickets it’s probably best ...
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Work Too Much
Luckily for me freelance work has been going great. I've managed to add a couple of clients to my roster this week and just finished up some big projects. Unfortunately, my boss who I gave a one month notice to September 12th still hasn't looked for my replacement. I had agreed to continue working until he found someone who I could train, but he hasn't even look yet! And, working ...
Would You Spare a Couple Minutes of Your Time for a Good Cause, Please?
Happy Saturday! I have been battling one cold after another these past few weeks and now I think I'm stuck with the worst of it. I've barely been able to get out of bed these past two days. Luckily I don't have my girls this weekend so I should have some time to recuperate. So, instead of my normal Saturday post I just want to ask one quick favor from you...... Eva contacted me a couple days ...
Health Care Reform: A Single Mom’s Perspective on Obamacare
There’s been a lot of buzz about Obamacare lately and rightfully so. Health care reform is huge for the United States and the millions of uninsured citizens. However, Obamacare doesn't exactly have everyone jumping for joy. Some are for it. Some are against it. And many don’t even understand it. I’ll admit, a couple weeks ago I was still a bit confused about the whole process and the new ...