5 Highly Ideal Jobs for Savvy Freelancers

One of the ways that you can make extra money on the side – or even make a good living – is to offer your services as a freelancer. I’ve been freelancing for several years now, and it is my family’s primary source of income. Thanks to technology, it’s possible to make money as a […]

When Should You Start Paying Off Your Mortgage Early?

Paying off the home mortgage is a major goal for a lot of people. Once the mortgage is paid and the home is owned free and clear, all kinds of possibilities open up in both finances and in lifestyle. The largest expense in the household budget is gone, there’s more money for everything else and […]

Moving Your Money to a New Bank: 5 Step Checklist

Bank fees. They’re no fun. If fees are weighing you down, it might be time to change banks. There are many fantastic options out there, including online banks and local credit unions. If you are one of those looking to move your money to a new financial institution, here are some steps you can follow: […]

How to Create an Effective Long-Term Financial Plan

Long-term financial planning is a key part of building wealth over time and creating your own success. Creating an effective long-term financial plan can seem like a daunting task, however. In fact, many people get scared of the idea of creating such a plan, unsure of how they will be able to plan that far […]

Personal Finance Books on Sale

How long do you think it takes to write a personal finance book? How long would it take you to write a book on something that you’re really passionate about? What you don’t realize until you get deep into a book project is that you, the author, tend to make the whole process of writing […]

9 Ways to “Beat” the Stock Market

One of the truths about the stock market is that it’s extremely difficult to beat consistently. What makes it even harder is that often we let the stock market beat us mentally which makes us act in irrational ways. Rather than thinking about beating the return on the stock market, you need to learn how […]

Important Tips for Reformatting Your Resume

When was the last time you reformatted your resume? Are you still using the old style of resume that includes a list of positions and responsibilities? If so, it might be time to reformat your resume to reflect the current interest in less clutter, and have more emphasis on job keywords and actual accomplishments. As […]

How to Pay Your Bills When You’re Broke

What happens when you’re broke, but you have bills to pay? This is a difficult situation faced by thousands of people each day. Figuring out what to do when you’re out of money and can’t pay your bills can be very stressful and unpleasant. Late fees start to pile up, and, in some cases, you […]

Debt Snowball vs. Debt Snowflaking

If you are serious about getting rid of your debt, you need to have a plan. There are numerous approaches to paying off debt, but two of the most common are the debt snowball and the debt snowflake methods. Think about the merits of each approach, and determine whether one or the other might work […]

How to Consolidate Your Debt: 3 Options

One of the ways that you can make your debt a little more manageable is to consolidate it. Debt consolidation allows you to put all your debts together so that you only have one payment and one interest rate. Over time, you can save money in interest as well as make sure that your debt […]

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