Shortly after starting my site in 2014, I wrote a Money Manifesto, which was a bunch of money related bullet points that I intended to try to live my life by. …and then I largely forgot about it. This series looks at each of those bullet points and assesses how well I did with it…
Pixabay CC0 License Running a startup requires several skills, but good financial management should be a priority. After all, success in other areas will be redundant if the finances don’t add up. It’s OK to spend money, but you must look to maintain a positive cash flow. This is very important in the early days…
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Sometimes I think I deal with money like a total lunatic. Exhibit A: This lamp. You may ask, who really cares about a silly lamp? But in this case, I do. I first saw a lamp like this approximately 5 years ago. 3 years ago, I moved into an apartment and thought – I will…
Welcome back to this walk through my Money Manifesto check ins. If you’re just joining us, in 2014 I did a writing challenge related to a prompt from J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy fame. I ran some numbers through a calculator and figured that if I continued on the financial path I was on…
Profile I am thirty eight years old and I’m a digital event producer and very occasional freelance stage manager. I make $55/hour at the digital production company I work with. I work a variety of small side hustles and am a full time student working on a PhD in Drama. Spending & Saving The highlight…
Image Credit The start of the year is always a chance to reflect on your life and your happiness levels. If you’re thinking about a career change or you want to earn some additional money to support your household or lifestyle, why not start earning some money with your passion or hobby? Start Writing Writing…
Did you know that 340 million occupational accidents happen every year? Being injured can put a massive financial strain on you and your family, depriving you of the opportunity to work and earn. Not to mention that you may have to deal with costly medical treatments and debt from borrowing to stay afloat. Finding various…
Image Credit The festive season is a time for friends, family, and fun, but it can also be a time of stress and pressure that can’t continue into the next year. Still, the new year is the perfect time to start again by reducing stress levels and learning the techniques for managing them in the…
Alright friends, I’m going to bring down the holiday mood here a bit but I’m going to try to do it not super dark way – so let’s talk a little bit about grief. And money. Because this is a personal finance blog, right? For those reading along for years, you may recall that my…
Starting your own business is an exciting journey and one of the best ways to generate multiple streams of income. But it can also be daunting and overwhelming if you don’t have the necessary information or resources to get started. Fortunately, we have compiled some helpful tips to help you find innovative ways to build…
It’s an interesting moment in life when you realize that no matter how much money you’ve saved, you may not be able to stop something. In the last few weeks, there has been the development of a plan for rolling blackouts in London through the winter if there’s not enough oil to generate enough electricity.…
It’s safe to say that all of us want to earn as much as possible in order to afford all the things that we deem necessary for ourselves, from a car to a home and everything in between, but earning a lot seems to be directly correlated with spending a lot. If you find yourself…
What a philosophical point I wrote there. I’m not sure this is a SMART goals, by any means, because my ability to measure it is pretty non-existent. That said, philosophies are useful too. Upon reflection, I’d say yes? This is going ok. At the moment, definitely yes. Part of my financial plan to go to…
We all want to find a career that we love and never get bored of. But how do you find such a career? And once you’ve found it, how do you make sure you never get bored? Today, we’ll explore how to find a career you never get bored of. We’ll look at how to…
One thing that makes everybody feel better is knowing that their financial situation is a smooth one. Nobody wants to have to pinch pennies or decide whether or not they heat their homes or fill their bellies with food. No one wants to have to worry about whether they can afford the rent or afford…
For the last several months I’ve been working very part time for my supervisor’s theatre company here in the UK. Between balancing school, my part time digital workshop work back in the US, and the theatre company… I wasn’t really doing alright. I had to talk to him about quitting at the end of my…
Keeping your business out of hot water is essential, as you could lose everything that you’ve worked years to achieve in a matter of hours. From massive fines to business closures and potentially even jail terms, there are serious consequences that can occur as a result of simple errors! Thankfully this guide contains some of…
Profile I am thirty eight years old and I’m a digital event producer and very occasional freelance stage manager. I make $55/hour at the digital production company I work with. I work a variety of small side hustles and am a full time student working on a PhD in Drama. Spending & Saving November just…
Via Unsplash When it comes to teaching kids about money, there are a lot of different opinions out there. Some people think that you should start giving them an allowance as early as possible, while others believe that kids shouldn’t learn about money until they’re in high school. The truth is, there is no single…
Watching a friend go through a divorce can be a difficult experience. While you want to help your friend deal with their grief and provide them with support, sometimes you can feel a little helpless. Your friend will be going through all kinds of emotions and while you might have your own feelings about the…
Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels With the growing availability of affordable real estate and the growth of online investing, becoming a real estate investor has never been as tempting. Whether you have a few hundred dollars or thousands to invest, there is plenty of mortgage-qualified real estate opportunities. Even if you don’t plan on…
If you’ve been following my story lately, you’ll know I moved to London to get my doctorate in April. About twelve years ago, I also spent a year in Sheffield (everyone totally knows where that is, right?), England getting my Masters’ degree. And every friend who came to “England” really meant they were in…
Whether you are fresh out of school, trying to make a break from your current job, or trying to get a new one, it’s all about getting noticed by recruiters. No matter what attracts you to a job, a recruiter and hiring manager can either stand in the way of that job or help you…
**This is a sponsored post.** Sponsored post-ness aside, I do love Etsy. I’ve mentioned my fairly unhealthy and potentially bankrupting love of candles several times on this blog. And Etsy is on to me with their candle gift guides. I also like it for unique and personalized gifts. I’ve used it as a go to…