Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to improve your financial situation? If so, you’re probably not alone. Right now, only about 39% of Americans have enough in savings to cover a $1,000 emergency. That’s a scary thought and can lead to a lot of unwanted stress. If you’re in this boat, there are ways […]
Finances
How to Negotiate a Better Salary
The one thing employees find the most stressful, when landing a job, is negotiating their salary. Most of the time employees feel that they won’t be able to negotiate a better salary. Or that they don’t deserve a higher salary. So why try? I’ll let you in onto a secret. Employers and recruiters are actually […]
3 Sources of Financial Problems and Their Solutions
Photo Credit Financial problems can come in all shapes and sizes. However, there are some which tend to occur more commonly to people than others. It is these that we are going to look at in more detail in this blog post. Though these financial issues can prove to be very stressful at first, the […]
Finances: The Nitty-Gritty Details
In school, you learn about history, you read books, and you learn about some math that you will never use, but the one that I have with a lot of school systems is that they do not teach basic information that would be very useful for kids to know. Unless you specifically go into finance […]
Who’s Your Investment Advisor?
Everyone has direct or indirect experience with debts. Whether you’ve been struggling at some point through your financial history with crushing bills and expenses, or whether you know someone who has, it’s fair to say that debt management is a novelty for nobody. Surprisingly enough, though, we, as individuals, spend a lot less time discussing […]
Rolling Over Your 401(k) Plan: Options and Mistakes
Whether you are just starting out in your career or nearly retired, many people will choose to rollover their 401(k) plan to an IRA at least once in their lifetime.* Of course, the more you have saved, the more you have at stake as you could be rolling over what might be a six or […]
How to Create a Perfect Home Office for Freelancing
A lot of people have a misconception about what being a freelancer really means. Make no mistake, a freelancer is nothing else than a self-employed entrepreneur. The tools you use, the time you have available and the effort you invest are your corporate resources and, as such, they need to be spent carefully. Moreover, seeing […]
Up A Rung: Climbing The Ladder In Your Career
(Image Source) It’s amazing to see just how much an achievement can impact someone’s life. Aside from making them feel satisfied and accomplished, there are a lot of complex emotions which can come with this. Having worked so hard for your goals, you will probably be ready for a break, and this can lead to […]