There will be times in your career when you find yourself in a bind. Legal insurance offers coverage to individuals throughout their lifetimes. While you may not consider it important now, you will wish you were protected when that time comes. There are many reasons why legal representation for employees in St Louis is necessary,…
Buying a home is likely to be one of the biggest purchases you will make in your lifetime. It is undeniably expensive and requires a huge long-term financial commitment. For many, the sheer expense of buying a property can make it an unattainable goal. That said if buying a home is something you want to…
Source: Pixabay on Pexels Bankers look at financial security as a way to gauge your ability to repay a loan and make other financial decisions. Financial institutions use different criteria, depending on the type of loan or deposit being considered. However, most banks ask similar questions in order to measure how much risk they’re willing…
Image Pexels CC0 License Whether you are saving for a house, or you want to build up your savings in case of a rainy day, there are many reasons to generate an extra income. Earning money in addition to your day job is a great way to improve your financial situation and be free of…
Pexels – CC0 License Most business owners understand that the absolutely vital necessity of keeping their staff and visitors safe, especially when occupying our retail locations, is always non-negotiable. As unlikely a target as it might be over the years, we must always aim for absolutely zero injuries on our premise, as there’s never an…
Continuing with my journey reviewing Mel’s Money Manifesto, today’s topic is stocks. This is certainly not a quantifiable metric but I definitely feel a lot more comfortable dealing with stocks now than I did in 2013. Most of my knowledge about stocks prior to becoming more financially literate was that my grandfather, who worked for…
Image – Pixabay CC0 License Building a better financial future is an ongoing challenge that can take months, or even years, to master. Thankfully, though, it is possible to unlock significant improvements in next to no time. Better still, many of the steps used to make this happen are very easy to implement. With the…
Image credit In today’s digital age, many people seek ways to generate passive income streams outside their 9-to-5 job. The millennial generation, in particular, is embracing side hustles to increase earnings, gain new skills, and expand their professional network. Side hustles not only give you a financial boost but can also lead to more career…
Saving is something all working adults should look to do. After all, a padded out savings account goes a long way to addressing money emergencies that can strike at any time. And there’s a lot you can do to stash money away every month. For example, a big part of a savings plan is allowing…
Continuing with this series where I look at what progress I’ve made when I created my Money Manifesto shortly after starting this blog in 2013, today’s topic is IRA contributions. I tracked this a little better because when I checked out the manifesto, I had actually linked each year through 2018 to the accountability update…
Photo courtesy of Unsplash Children are arguably the purest and most innocent beings we will ever come across. However, in this world of darkness and vice, they are often forced to grow up faster than they should. It is times like these when as adults, we need to step up and remind ourselves of what…
Photo courtesy of Unsplash When you’re a teenager, everything seems like a monumental challenge. Whether it’s fitting in with your peers, getting your driver’s license, or even just making it through another day without your phone battery dying. Almost every day can be a struggle for teenagers: trying to fit in with your same-age peers…
Pexels Money is an important topic when it comes to your life and even your happiness. Living paycheck to paycheck can be stressful and overwhelming. Therefore, you may be looking for tips and advice that will help you live a more comfortable lifestyle. If you’re ready to make a change in a positive direction then…
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 Oof, what an…
Pexels. CCO Licensed. Love making, building or fixing things? There may be ways of turning your passion for DIY into an extra income. Below are just a few money-making strategies that are ideal for DIY lovers. Start your own contractor business Making money as a contractor is always an option. Rather than working for an…
Pexels – CCO Licence Getting married is often an expensive business, so it is not unusual for people to save for years to have the big day of their dreams. If you are someone who is currently saving for a wedding, make sure that you factor in thede costs that many people tend to forget…
If you’re an employer, there may come a time when you need to bring in an employment lawyer. Employment lawyers can help you with a variety of issues, including hiring and firing employees, wage and hour disputes, and discrimination claims. The following blog will discuss the legal benefits of bringing in an employment lawyer. Photo…
Securing your future financially isn’t necessarily going to make you rich, or make your current life easier, but it will help to make sure that you’re not going to struggle later on. No one wants to live paycheck to paycheck, especially not for the rest of their life, and that’s why you should be looking…
Leading up to my first week of school I spent hours Googling, trying to find an answer regarding what my first few days or weeks as a doctoral student were going to be like. I didn’t find much. A few posts, largely from scientists (a massive amount of information out there is geared towards STEM…
Let’s face it, life can get pretty expensive! We have to spend money each and every day to put food on the table and keep the lights on, and we need to save up for bigger life events we’ve always wanted to be part of. Indeed, things like paying off debt are always on your…
So I have been in the process of starting a doctoral program, working a freelance corporate events job online, and sorting a move across an ocean for several weeks now and a last minute delay with one of my visa items has left me in the United States for a few extra weeks. Like any…
Whether you are getting to that stage of life where you need to think about this kind of thing, or you are just keen to be as prepared as possible in general, it’s a good idea to think about writing your will at some point or another. This is not necessarily always easy to do,…
For those that own a home and are looking into ways to strengthen their finances, it can be a great idea to downsize your home. Or, move to a cheaper area. Although you might love and cherish your home, it might be the cause of your financial instability. Owning a home is not cheap, especially…
With products like makeup, skincare, and clothing, there are millions of different content options you can use to have traffic flooding to your website. The more niche the business, the more likely it is that the business owner will quickly run out of content ideas. One of the first things that will probably spring to…
Given the amount of time, effort, and money it takes to acquire a house, the least we can hope is that we like it. Ideally, we’d love it; but liking it is the bare minimum. But some people find that’s not possible. They hate their home! And in fact, this is more common than many…