Investing carries risks, but some decisions are much riskier than others. It is possible to take steps to minimize risks and maximize the chances of success. If you’re a beginner looking to take the plunge, this guide is packed with helpful advice. Image by https://www.pexels.com/photo/wood-coffee-laptop-internet-5912324/ Outline your key objectives There are all kinds of investors…
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 also work a variety of small side hustles. I am also a full time student working on a PhD in Drama. I have also been staying…
Although it is impossible to plan for certain situations like illness, preparing for its associated financial liabilities can be relatively easy. Insurance is no longer a luxury due to the significant increase in healthcare costs. However, recent studies suggest that more than 28 million people do not have health insurance. Picking the right plan can…
Your net worth is one of the most important metrics you can track over time. It tells you how much money you have saved, invested, and owe. If you want to protect your net worth, it’s important to be aware of what can threaten it. This blog post will discuss eight things that can damage…
Photo by Brian Babb on Unsplash Looking to sell your home but keep costs low? Fortunately, there are many intelligent ways to make money when selling your house that don’t involve shelling out lots of cash. From staging the house to pricing the right home, there are many ways to reduce the costs of selling…
A cool thing about blogging for years is that sometimes I write about an idea I have and then over the years I get to confirm, “yes, this is definitely true. I didn’t imagine it.” Today, that topic is The Danger Zone. Like seven years ago now, I wrote a post about how whenever I…
Photo courtesy of Unsplash With the cost of a degree getting higher every day, often making it impossible for students to pay for it without taking loans, it’s no surprise that undergraduates are looking toward majors that will help them get a return on their education investment. Paying for college doesn’t just mean paying tuition;…
There are lots of situations in which you might need to get your home sold sooner rather than later. Many home selling processes can drag on and on, and that’s particularly frustrating when you’re in need of a fast sale. There are, however, plenty of things you can do to speed up the sale of…
A lot of business owners know that tech is a necessary part of business. The reason for this is that we have broken through the previous barriers and are now living in the world of technology. This world means that there has got to be someone who knows what they are doing working with the…
Image credit Statistics reveal that 36% to 53% of small businesses face at least one litigation annually, while 90% of all businesses face legal issues at any time. Indeed, lawsuits can be detrimental to your small business. They can drain your finances, time, and other valuable resources, which can be disastrous if you work with…
Image Credit. When you first start a business, things often happen in fits and starts. You might have no clients one week, then several all at once the next week. But, eventually, you start to hit your stride. Clients or customers become more regular and, before you know it, your business is starting to become…
Image Source The vast majority of us have to work. Work is what provides us with the money we need to live. Whether that’s putting a roof over our head, food on our table, clothes on our backs or providing for our nearest and dearest. Work can also allow us to enjoy the finer things…
When I was an undergrad, I had a really awesome design professor and I thought he had the best job. I went to a very small school that had two full time professors (the acting/directing professor and the design professor) and a contract lecturer (management). The two full time professors split teaching the history, literature,…
Pexels There may come a time in your life when you find yourself in a bit of trouble financially speaking. While it’s wise to be concerned and on top of the matter, you also don’t want to freeze and do nothing or act out and make it worse. The good news is that it is…
Running a company can be a risky business. However, by knowing what the risks are and doing your best to minimize their impact you can safeguard the longest success of your enterprise. Keep reading to find out more. Reputational risk The first risk that you need to remain aware of is reputation. This includes all…
Photo by Alena Darmel from Pexels Employee morale plays a key role in your business’s growth because it impacts employee productivity, customer service, and retention rates. If employees are unhappy or dissatisfied at work, they will be less productive, provide lower customer service, and have higher turnover rates than if they are happy and satisfied…
Do you want to invest in property? Are you looking for advice on how to get started? If so, you have come to the right place. This blog post will discuss some of the best ways to invest in property. We will also provide information on how property management companies can help homeowners make the…
There’s a lot of potential for success when you’re running a business. Yet, while there are plenty of things you can do that’ll push your company in the right direction, it’s also important to remember that there are many things that can hurt your business, too. Indeed, everything could be going smoothly, but then, seemingly…
According to a recent survey, one in ten people only check their bank balance once every six months. If you fall into this category (or dread opening up your account after a night out with the girls), you aren’t alone – but it is important that you become more financially aware. After all, being aware…
As a novice investor, things might seem a little overwhelming. It may even be frightening at first glance, and even though you’re sure it’s a good idea, you might not want to actually get started because you really don’t know what to do, or even if it’s a good thing to consider. However, investing can…
(Unsplash CC0) Is your employer failing you? They could be, in ways that you might not even know about. Consider the following, for example. We hope none of these applies to your work situation but if they do, you may need to consider your position in their employ. #1: They aren’t paying you enough Are…
When I first started blogging, I wrote a Money Manifesto, with a pile of goals/ways I wanted to live. And then… I kind of forgot about it. So I’ve been going back and reviewing how life has gone regarding each of these points over the last 9 years. Today I’m looking at goal #3 –…
The cost of living is rising, which means that it’s increasingly difficult to save. If your bills are rising, you might not be able to set aside as much money as usual but even saving a small amount each month can make a huge difference. Nobody knows what’s around the corner. In this guide, we’ll…
A popular broker recently launched a Danish version of an online futures trading platform, providing Danish investors access to trade stocks, commodities, indices and cryptocurrencies. Before this, such a service had not yet been made available here in Denmark. Therefore, it is still a relatively new ground to navigate when deciding how to apply trading…
When it comes to small businesses, there are a lot of common misconceptions. One of the most prevalent is that small businesses are limited in what they can do. This simply isn’t true! Small businesses can expand their horizons in many different ways, and some of them will be discussed in this blog post. So…