Personal Finances
How Much Can You Earn as a Rover Pet Sitter?
If you love animals, then pet sitting can be a truly excellent job. I’ve done it myself as a side job many times over the years. For me, it’s just been a word-of-mouth thing. When I didn’t have pets of my own, I’d often volunteer to watch friends’ pets when they go out of town. […]
When Should You Contribute To A 401(k)?
We have all heard about savings and investments. Whether we do it or not, it is now easier than it has ever been to put money away towards our future as retail investors. Not only are platforms like Acorns, Stash, and Robin Hood more commonplace and easily accessible, but more and more jobs are giving […]
Thinking About Quitting, Now What?
There comes a time in our lives we start thinking about quitting one job and moving on to something better. Sometimes it’s because we have lost our passion or don’t like the work environment, and many reasons in between. That’s life, and while most of us work, not all of us will stay with the […]
How to Calculate Break Even Point for Your Small Business
I’m currently taking a 12-week online business class for women entrepreneurs. Whether you have an Etsy shop, a blog, or another small business, it’s helpful to learn some business basics. I’ve worked for myself for years, but returning to these basics reminds me of some key things that will help me improve my business. Right […]
Meeting Goals And Staying Out Your Own Way
Life is hard. Sometimes we have an idea of how our life is going to go. We imagine how our lives turn out from the time we are old enough to think. Most of us try to stay on our chosen path through life, though this is not always possible. When the path gets difficult, […]
The Apps I’ve Had to Delete to Save Money
There are a lot of great apps that you can put on your phone. I’m an iPhone user myself so it’s easy to find tons of stuff in the App Store. Some are fun, some are productive, and some add a lot of convenience to my life. However, over time, I’ve had to delete quite […]
What You Really Need When Buying Your First Home
I was online yesterday and came across an interesting post. Now, It may have been a shame post, but there was some truth to it. The post talked about what people need to buy a house and its simplicity vs how much people pay in rent. Now I am all for people living where they […]
My Experience as a Paid Online Mock Juror
Years ago I had a one-time gig as a mock juror. I went to a hotel’s conference center for the day. If I recall correctly, I earned $50. However, times have changed since that. I recently signed up to be an online mock juror. For three hours of time at home, I earned $90. Let […]
Should You Sell Your House To Pay Debt?
Debt can be infuriating, and if it has consumed your life, you may be in a desperate situation. Not only are you probably having a hard time dealing with the financial burden of it all but also the mental health implications. Im sure you have thought about how to get out of the situation, but […]
Let’s Talk About Life Insurance
Life insurance is a topic that most people pay no attention to until a situation arises that shows how much they need it. If you’re in a younger age group, you feel immortal. As an adult, your employer may provide life insurance until you change jobs and suddenly find yourself without it. Or you have […]