Road trips can be one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences. However, there are many variables to consider when going on a road trip, from where you will stop to eat to how much time you have before reaching your destination. The more prepared you are for your road trip, the easier it will …
Adulting is a pain in the ***. At least that was the thought racing through my mind when I got hit with the cold hard truth for the first time. I remember it like it was yesterday… nostalgic dream sequence commences: Is This Adulting? It’s my senior year of high school — I’m sitting in …
“Money can’t buy happiness.” It is that cliche saying that many people tell you. Why work so hard for money if it can’t buy you happiness? Truthfully, money alone cannot give you a sense of emotion. It can buy you stuff that can give you instant gratification, but that emotional feeling only lasts a short …
As much as we’d like to avoid them, economic recessions are just a part of life. Recessions don’t simply mean our GDP is regressing. Most people associate recessions with job losses. Unfortunately, there are no jobs that are 100% safe when it comes to being in a recession, but there are jobs and industries that …
Let’s start by saying that asking for a raise or promotion is a perfectly normal part of business life. It’s business 101 for managers. Yet, for employees, the idea of asking and affecting the status quo of your employee/manager relationship fills many people with anxiety-inducing paralysis. Let’s destroy the “You vs. Them” dynamic and learn …
Everyone likes to get something for free, and that includes investors. What if I told you that you could get free stocks from some brokerages? It is a little hard to believe at first, but it makes sense. Before the rise of discount online brokerages, buying and selling stocks was expensive. Trades could cost as …
Do you face problems when it comes to managing your debt? Or are you struggling with massive debt that you don’t think you will be able to clear in the future? If so, then it’s better to go for debt relief options. A debt relief program is ideal for people who are getting into debt …
Are you a recent college graduate, and your graduation money is burning a hole in your pocket? It is crucial for your financial future that you know how to make your money work for you after graduation by organizing your finances and maximizing your savings and earning potential. Yes, it would be more fun to …
Quick, answer this question: How many people would you consider to be dumb at work? Or, at least sound dumb? Maybe 10%? 50%? Now, here’s a better question: Why? Fundamentally, very few of us are actually dumb. Otherwise, we probably wouldn’t maintain relatively decent jobs and make enough to provide for our families. However, that …
Earning a college degree is no easy feat. Think countless late-night cram sessions, tedious loan applications, heavy textbooks to haul around. For some college seniors, June cannot come fast enough, and it’s understandable why senioritis kicks in. That said, there’s still a lot of important work to do before crossing that graduation stage. From jumping …
With the high cost of keeping up with all the latest gadgets and trends we love, it’s nice to have a little income to supplement the cash flow that allows us to have the must-have extras we want. If you are a teenager (or are a parent or guardian of a teenager), this probably means you are …