I have a really strange update from London. My apartment has an electrical setup that requires me to go to the post office, load a “key” (essentially a thumb drive) with up to £50 at a time and then put it in the meter at my apartment. The meter tracks my electricity usage. If I…
Running a business requires the ability to adapt and overcome challenges that come with the job. Not all businesses can hit the ground running and become successful right away it needs time and effort to make this happen. Usually, when starting a business you will set yourself goals for how you want your business to…
When it comes to our finances, we all want to be in the best shape possible. But sometimes, life happens, and we can find ourselves in a difficult financial situation. If you’re struggling to get your finances under control, don’t worry – you’re not alone! In this blog post, we will discuss four ways that…
Photo courtesy of Unsplash Let’s face it: if you are starting a business that involves shipping handmade products, there is the risk of them getting damaged in transit. Once your products leave your home, they enter an entirely different world where anything can happen. Minor dings from other boxes may hit them as they slide…
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 also a full time student working on a PhD in Drama. Spending & Saving I…
https://unsplash.com/photos/pL1qsBqCatk So you want to work on your image? Personal style is the way you present yourself to the world. It is a combination of your personality and your choice in clothing, accessories, and hairstyle. Personal style has always been a part of human culture. People have always tried to express themselves through their personal…
If you are thinking about selling your home, you need to make sure that you are doing all you can to get as much money for it as possible. After all, that is the main thing that you will want from it, and otherwise there is little use in selling it at all. But it’s…
If you are in need of some more financial stability in your life, there are a lot of ways you can get it. But one of the most direct ways is to increase how much you earn, and there are actually a few ways to achieve that. One of the best, if you can manage…
N.I.N.E. years. My blog is hands down the longest relationship I’ve ever been in. My blog’s birthday and mine are very close to each other, so I feel a strong passing of time towards the end of July every year. When I started this in 2013, I had no idea what I was doing, only…
Unsplash – CC0 License Life should be about taking bold steps to improve yourself. But too many of us get stuck in a rut, never really getting anywhere, lazing around in dull careers, waiting for a paycheck to arrive at the end of the month. We don’t develop ourselves spiritually, emotionally, financially, and physically and…
Please note that I really like this card and so there is an affiliate link included in this post. If you join using the link, you get your first transfer fee free up to 600 USD and I would get a small fee. As I prepped to move to the UK, one of my…
Many things in our world today can cause us stress and worry. Most of these problems are hard to fix, so we have to learn how to live with them. Money is the most obvious and important problem that almost everyone will have to deal with it. Photo by Alexander Mils: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-100-us-dollar-banknotes-2068975/ Despite what many…
So in this series I’ve been reflecting back on Mel’s Money Manifesto that I wrote back in 2013 and then… largely forgot about it. So I’ve been curious to see how I actually did over the last nine years and how many of these goals actually still matter to me. If you’ve been following along,…
Photo by David McBee Starting your investment journey is a big move. You need to make sure that you are making the right investment decisions at all times. Bad decisions can be damaging to your financial health and lead to severe repercussions. To avoid all of these you need to make sure that you have…
Profile I am thirty seven years old and I’m a freelance stage manager and digital event producer. I make $55/hour at the digital production company I work with. I work a variety of small side hustles, and am also a full time student working on a PhD in Drama. Spending & Saving I feel a…
We all know just how effective side hustles can be at helping you live a comfortable lifestyle. However, when you’re already working hard for 40 or more hours a week at a desk, why would you want to put more time in?! But we’ve got some good news for you: there are practical side hustles…
There are several different ways that you can earn an extra income. The following blog will discuss a few of the most popular methods. However, remember that what works for one person may not work for another, so be sure to do your research and find the best option for you! 1) Sell Items You…
Hello, friends. So today I thought we’d talk about money and my first few weeks living in England. Not even so much about spending but on like… literally how to access it and survive. I still have full review pending, because there are some more things I want to check, but opening a Wise account…
Debt is a lot more common than you imagine. In fact, a whopping 13% of Americans expect to be in debt for the rest of their lives. Does it mean that debt is unavoidable? Well, not so fast. It is true that the collective American debt reaches about $14 trillion, which is a non-negligible sum.…
Audits are often seen as a negative thing, but they don’t have to be. In fact, audits can actually be a good thing for businesses when they’re done correctly. Many people think of audits as a way for the government to come in and find fault with businesses, but rarely the case. Instead, audits can…
There’s no question that making your business run smoothly is important. After all, a well-oiled machine is more likely to be profitable and successful than one that’s constantly grinding to a halt. Photo by Jason Goodman on Unsplash So, how can you make sure your business is running as smoothly as possible? Here Are A…
Image Credit Competition is unavoidable in businesses since many other entrepreneurs have the same business idea as you. Therefore, it is virtually impossible to totally dominate an entire industry or niche. You will compete with your competitors for the same target audience, and research shows that the average American company will lose 15% of its…
Friends, let me tell you a story about the power of a thank you note. Around the time Ringling Brothers closed, my resume floated to the top when Cirque was kindly trying to help rehome a lot of unemployed circus workers. I was not currently an employee at Ringling, but somehow my resume got flagged…
Image credit Thinking about your future can be a little scary. With so many potential outcomes, it’s hard to know which ones are the most likely for you and what you should do to prepare for them. Fortunately, thinking about your future (and how it might change) is an excellent opportunity to get more organized…
Homeownership can be a valuable asset and help to carve out a path for a stable financial future. What is more, repaying a mortgage can often be cheaper than paying for rent, saving you money all the while the price of your property is hopefully increasing in value. That said, there are more costs to…