The American Dream is still very much alive. However, it has changed dramatically over the years. There was a time where it was synonymous with owning your own home or being able to launch your independent business. While there is no denying that both those projects rank high on the list of things to achieve…
(Pixabay Licence) There are all kinds of reasons as to why you should start your own business. You can escape the 9 to 5 grind of the daily commute (if running a business from home). You can follow your personal passions with your business idea. And you can boost your regular income if your business…
A lot of my career has been made up of contract work. While on the contract, I make money. While not on the contract, I don’t. This is a lame but regular side effect to the stage manager life. To compound the issue, when I’m on a contract, money has little meaning. Housing is usually…
Some people are fortunate enough to get an incredible idea for a brand new business, and to have the confidence and faith to go for it. Becoming your own boss can be thrilling, but there is so much to think about in those early stages, and often we can end up having an idea that…
One word: Don’t. In 2016, my BFF and I went on a flipping awesome trip to Hawaii. I was a little cash strapped at the time, so I did everything I could to travel hack the heck out of that trip. I read up on reward churning and tried some of the “crazier” ideas. I…
As you guys read this, I’m headed off to my first FinCon in five years! I could not believe how fun FinCon ’14 was in New Orleans and I’m super excited to see what D.C. has in store. I’ve also found prepping to head out to FinCon has turned into one of those reflective moments…
In the late 1800s, unions began to rise to prominence. They fought for better pay, better work conditions, and fair benefits. And since a union has the power of a lot, if not most or all, of the workers in a field behind it, the leaders of the union were able to negotiate most effectively…
Pexels Children learn through you. They replicate how you act. For example, it might be that when waiting at the school gates to pick our children up at the end of a long day, we hear one of their classmates swear, despite only being around six or seven years old. We know this feels odious…
Profile I am thirty five years old and I work as the General Stage Manager for a touring circus; however, we didn’t have any shows this month, so no stage managing income for me. I also didn’t get put on any calls at any of the theaters I work at as a stagehand. It has…
I’ve been thinking a little bit lately about how easy it is to get derailed from our goals. Personal finance aside, I’ve been doing a little better about going to the gym this month. 90% of the time if I go between the hours of 11:30-3:30, the pool is pretty empty. 10% of the time,…
I may be in a sort of unique position that my job eats up 100% of my time when I’m out of town but provides me with quite a few days off in return. Like currently… seven weeks of days off. This has been a common theme during my years of cruise ship and contract…
Last summer, I bought a pool. It was one of those $300 above ground things that you can pick up from Walmart. My mom and I had a longstanding, wildly unhealthy tradition of baking in the sun and floating. It was our favorite summer pastime. So now, it’s not only one of my favorite summer…
Extroverts are celebrated in society for being out-going, friendly and ready to conquer the world. Studies also show that extroverts earn more than their introverted counterparts. Research from Truity Psychometrics found extroverts dominate the high-end earning potential with average annual salaries hovering in the high $70,000 range. Create your own profitable business that harnesses the…
With a variable income like mine, trying to figure out how to get ahead and where the money should go at any given time is pretty challenging. On the one hand, I’d argue that almost anything you manage to save and invest is a solid start – so if you’re just getting started, do whatever…
Image by Bruno Glätsch from Pixabay Did you know how much money there is to be made online? Or how the use of the right technology can save you money? If you’re looking for a bit of extra pocket money or some every month and you have a phone or laptop, then you should make…
Pixabay There is, arguably, nothing more stressful than dealing with debt, but what happens when you are comfortable, in a full-time job, have various outgoings, but then the rug is pulled out from underneath you? Getting laid off is, for many people, their worst nightmare. And in a financial sense, panic stations can set in.…
I’ll admit, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), seemed kind of overwhelming to me for a long time. I sort of got the gist but avoided opening one. If I could turn back time, I would prioritize an HSA over a retirement account if I was super cash strapped, because it’s really a magical account. For health…
Image Credit: Pexels No one likes paying bills, but sadly they’re a part of life in modern society. Unless you’re planning on moving off-grid, growing your own food and creating your own energy then you’re never going to eradicate your bills altogether. But what if you could reduce the cost of your bills and do…
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about how I got to where I currently am financially. Fun fact – that included doing several things I didn’t/don’t really like. Funner fact- at least I don’t have to do these things so often anymore. Let’s start with a small one that I definitely don’t do…
I would venture to say that a solid 50% of my blog is just crap. It’s sponsored posts. It’s crap I wrote at 7:30 am upon realizing I was about to miss a set post time in 30 minutes. It’s half baked raw ideas. Another 25% fall into the actual half-baked area. There’s a line or…
Having a job with some flexibility is something that is becoming more and more common these days. More businesses are realizing the advantage that flexible working can bring, as they see the benefit that a better work and life balance can bring to employees. The flexibility can go a long way to improving the happiness…
Picture It can feel like a major pressure in life. If you have paying extortionate rent costs, outgoings you’re unable to escape from, and children that want the latest toys, something has to give. But it can feel like you’re breaking their heart somewhat by not giving them all the toys that they want. But…
Last summer, as an affiliate for Smart Destinations, I won two free city passes. Please be aware that the links in this post are affiliate links and the review is based on using those free passes. Please also be aware that I have bought my own city passes numerous times in other destinations and I…
Profile I am thirty five years old and I work as the General Stage Manager for a touring circus. I make $2,000 a week and have a $40 per diem. The job really picks up starting mid-September, but I got back last week from spending most of July in Saudi Arabia. I will be kicking…
I’ve decided to go on a highly scientific quest. I wanted to know what my Google searches say about my finances. I feel like a quick glance at my Facebook will easily show you my spending habits – heaven knows those mfers have me pegged with their ridiculously effective advertising. Like these shoes! What the…