When it comes to finding a new job or starting up your own business - be it online or in person – your first impression is crucial. People make their first impressions within the first 15 seconds of meeting you. So if you are looking to score a new job make sure those first 15 seconds count! Appearance The human race is judgmental. That’s a fact. Like it or not, appearance does matter. If you ...
Eight Ideas for Diversifying Your Income
Diversity is an important concept when it comes to income and investing. After all nobody wants to have all of their eggs in one basket. Over the last few years we have seen the stock market crash and unemployment rise. Whether you are a beginner investor (like me) or are working on bringing in extra streams of income (also, like me) diversity should be your best friend. Supplementing Your ...
My History with Divorce – Part 1
No one ever goes into marriage thinking "I wonder how long this will last?" Marriage is a holy union, a vow to the person that you are so deeply in love with that you will always be there. So what makes things go so wrong? Divorce runs deep in my family. My great grandparents and my grandparents on my mother's side are the only family members that I have who married one person and stayed ...
The Necessary Steps to Pursuing Your Online Income Goals
My experience along with those of my friends have shown me that making money online is completely attainable. Sure, you won't get rich quick and if you have that mind set you probably won't make anything at all. But with time and a plan, making money online can be in your future. Being Realistic When I first set my online income goals I was so ready to start raking in the money that I was ...
Life Update #2 (with Pictures)
I had to do a life update today so that I could thank all of Money Saving Mom's wonderful readers for their emails and comments. Seriously, THANK YOU SO MUCH! All of your words of encouragement and tips made my day!! Both of my girls have had colds that just won't go away but other than that life has been pretty good! I have been digging myself out from underneath piles of paper for my ...
Money Saving Goals for Single Moms
The financial burden a single mother bears is a heavy one. Single mothers are responsible for maintaining the household, paying all of the bills, feed and clothing the kids, and trying to save whats left. Sometimes it's hard to determine how much money you should be saving. There are no set rules and the amount that a single mother is able to save will vary in different situations. Regardless, ...