It's no secret that saving for retirement is very important. We all would like to have the freedom to choose to stop working one day, even if you currently love your job. Since retirement always seems like such a long way away, it's easy to put it on the back burner and focus on other short-term financial goals instead. With retirement, however, timing is everything. It's important to start ...
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How I Increased My Income By $40,000+ in 3 Years
It's been just under 5 years since I graduated from college with a bachelor's degree. Since then, I've been able to increase my income by $40,000+ in the span of 3 years with very little negotiating. The funny thing is that I don't think my degree had anything to do with it. In my early young adult life, I had always been a low earner. I struggled a lot and as a single mom at the time, I ...
How to Make Money Doing What You Love
We would all enjoy making money doing something we love. Why doesn't it work out that way? Reality sets in and we take jobs just because they help us pay the bills and support ourselves. Just because you have responsibilities and living expenses to meet doesn't mean that you can't pursue your own creative passions. Here are a few ways to start making money doing what you love. 1. Find a ...
10 Flexible, Part Time Work from Home Jobs
Whenever someone tells me they want to get started working from home my answer is almost always the same – start on the side. And these 10 flexible, part time work from home jobs are perfect for getting started on the side. They’re also perfect if you’re already working a part time job and need another to pay the bills, are looking to supplement your current income, or just want a job you can ...
4 Hidden Costs of Running an Online Business
Running an online business can be super flexible and easier to start because start-up costs tend to be lower. However, if you have a great online business idea or even want to start freelancing on the side, don't get the impression that you'll be able to start and maintain your business for next to nothing. There are still quite a few expenses to consider when you launch an online business like ...
5 Simple and Smart Tax Moves to Make
Tax season is nearly upon us and it's bittersweet for most. Whether you think you might get a refund or are nervous about how much you might owe, it's easy to loathe tax season and get stressed out or overwhelmed. Ever since I started doing taxes as an independent, I've dreaded the process. All the paperwork, forms, fact-checking and foreign terminology made me feel uneasy. Now, I can tolerate ...