Personal Finance for Young Professionals
As we get back into college season, it's time to start thinking about how you're going to make money while in school. Whether you're going back to school after time off, starting graduate school, or simply beginning college for the first time, it's a … [Continue reading]
Getting financial assistance for necessities does not always solve all your financial problems. There are a host of issues that may continually come forward that you may need to learn how to deal with in order to better your financial position over … [Continue reading]
Income tax refunds seem like a visit from Santa in springtime. With that quick boost to your wallet, you may be dreaming of that no-strings-attached shopping spree, paying down some bills, or simply hiding away the refund into a savings … [Continue reading]
With the rise of the globalized economy, multinational companies, and the 1099 workforce, many people are realizing it pays to work on your own. Whether it's being a website developer, independent coder, rideshare driver, or some combination of … [Continue reading]
Debt is very stressful, and it's pretty easy to get yourself into financial problems if you don't plan your finances ahead of time and learn to put money away in savings for emergencies and large purchases. In 2014, studies showed that 40 million … [Continue reading]
With almost half of Millennial households burden by some form of debt, many Millennials are likely to face the challenges of debt repayment with their spouse. However, disagreements about money is one of the top reasons couples get divorced, and debt … [Continue reading]
This post is part of the Get Paid to Write for Blogs Course Launch. Get Paid to Write for Blogs is a brand new course created by Cat Alford of Budget Blonde. Cat makes a full time income from writing for blogs, and this course will teach you how to … [Continue reading]
Have you lost your job? Are you struggling to make financial payments to keep you or your family housed and fed? It may be time to start looking for financial aid from government benefits, instead of attempting to take out a payday loan or loans from … [Continue reading]
As you may have read in previous posts of mine, I'm getting married early next year, and wedding planning is on my mind. With the recent Supreme Court ruling, it looks like a lot more people may be getting married in the upcoming year, which means … [Continue reading]
We have all browsed the internet and read the adverts about Forex, gold investments, stocks shares and the like. We’ve watched the TV and listened about how countless people have made their millions online with stock trading, but it is all good and … [Continue reading]
Just want the code? Use 'RSG20' and you'll save $20 off your first appointment, book here. This article originally appeared on TheRideshareGuy.com Even though I'm a man and I'm supposed to know a lot about cars, I'll be honest, I don't know … [Continue reading]
Picture a walkable community, where everyone knows each other, people come together for community activities, and neighbors help each other with home projects. This dream is neither a small town nor a cult commune, but rather cohousing, where … [Continue reading]
This post orginally appeared on The Rideshare Guy Blog and Podcast but I thought I'd post it here since there are a lot of drivers that don't realize you can actually increase your income by driving for Lyft and Uber at the same time. Here's how to … [Continue reading]
When you first start out on your own, money can be a hard thing to come by. Say you’re a recent graduate from college looking for your first adult job. You’re probably entering the workforce with thousands of dollars of debt to your name, and not … [Continue reading]
Graduating with student loan debt, no matter how much or little you owe, can be tough. After graduation day, you may get a 6 month grace period before you have to repay your student loans and, in that time, you have to find a job, a place to live and … [Continue reading]
Having money is one thing. Doing something worthwhile with it is another. People who learn how to make a lot of money tend to make it a lifelong hobby. Some go so far as to neglect health, hygiene, and happiness. Although these are extreme cases, … [Continue reading]
The other day I was listening to a podcast when I heard the speaker mention offhandedly "you can get a degree online just by watching YouTube." In context, the speaker meant you can teach yourself a lot about web design by watching others on YouTube … [Continue reading]
Last week I attended my niece’s high school graduation. While sweating to death in a giant stadium, my fiance and I listened to the class valedictorians’ inside jokes and their hopes for the future. For the most part, their speeches were fun and … [Continue reading]
Las Vegas is one of the top places that people visit on their vacations. Many people go there to visit the casinos. Other people enjoy Las Vegas because cheap mixed drinks that they can obtain on certain nights. Many people visit Las Vegas because of … [Continue reading]
I know I’m just some guy writing on the internet. But I try to put a little nugget in every post I write, and this time I’m going to tell you that you will be happier if your finances are not a mess. At any given moment, I am here to argue, you are … [Continue reading]