Money doesn’t buy happiness. This is a saying that we’ve all heard on numerous occasions from a variety of sources. Sometimes, it feels like people claim that money can’t buy happiness as an empty platitude to make others feel better about not having money. The folks who have it are …
Living below your means can be simple to understand, but for many, difficult to do. At its surface, the concept is simply to spend less money than you make. Easy, right? Take your income, add up your expenses, subtract the two, and as long as you come up with a …
You’re probably already familiar with the traditional ways of how to find a job. You use one or more of the many online job boards like Monster, ZipRecruiter or Indeed as part of your job search. And keep an eye on the job postings sections of the company websites that …
If you’re anything like millions of other Americans and Canadians right now, you‘re probably looking for a new job. Since the start of 2020, unemployment has skyrocketed. Companies have had to make cutbacks, and some have even closed their doors. With online job search sites, finding a job is easier …
Yes, you read that headline right. I paid off approximately half of my $53,500 of debt in less than a year! During a pandemic. On a net income of about $65,000 CAD (for 2 of us). But it’s probably not what you think. I didn’t put $25,000 – approximately 40% …
If you’re actively looking for employment, you’re probably familiar with the standard resumes and cover letters. You’ve probably even gone on a few interviews and have some strong answers in your back pocket, ready to go. But there’s one major job search tool you might be neglecting, and it can …
In a perfect world, you’d wake up every day and live the life of your dreams. Unfortunately, however, this is easier said than done. Sometimes, you need the support of a professional, such as a life coach, to achieve your unique goals and figure out what you should do with …
I started my first blog back in 2002 and have been actively blogging in one form or another ever since. Even though I have these years of experience behind me, there’s still so much to learn and perfect when it comes to how to run a website and how to …
There are plenty of reasons to want to start a new side hustle or start your own small business. It can be a great way to make extra money, pay off debt, survive financially while you’re unemployed, invest in your future, or completely replace your full-time job. Starting a business …
Starting a side hustle or your own small business is exciting! Not only can you see your ideas come to life, but you are also able to focus and work on something that you’re passionate about and interested in. And hopefully, you are making extra money from it, too. There …
When you meet someone new for the first time, one of the first questions commonly asked is “what do you do for a living?” It seems like an innocent enough conversation starter. Right up there along with a comment about the weather we’re having today. But when you’re unemployed this …