How to Create an Effective Long-Term Financial Plan
November 12, 2013
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 […]
9 Ways to “Beat” the Stock Market
November 11, 2013
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
November 8, 2013
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
November 7, 2013
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
November 6, 2013
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
November 5, 2013
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 […]
4 Tips for Working More Effectively with a Financial Professional
November 4, 2013
We all need help sometimes, and this includes with our finances. If you are unsure of how to proceed with your finances, it might make sense to meet with a financial professional or planner who can help you out. Before you begin working with a professional, though, you need to prepare. You will be paying […]
Career and Business: You are Your Brand!
October 25, 2013
One of the things that was driven home while I attended the Financial Blogger Conference recently was the importance of developing your own brand. This doesn’t even have to apply only to those who have their own businesses. Even as you work to climb the career ladder you still need to manage yourself as a […]
How to Choose Keywords for Your Resume
October 18, 2013
It’s tough out there for job hunters. If you are looking for a new job, you need to make your resume stand out. And one way to do that is to include keywords. Not only can the right keywords on your resume cue a human resume reader to your fitness for a position, but they […]
11 Tax-Deductible Expenses During Business Trips
October 17, 2013
One of the great things about traveling for business is that what you spend, in many cases, is tax deductible. As I write this, I’m on my way to the Financial Blogger Conference (also called FinCon), where I will learn some new things, make a few business deals, and have a great time connecting with people […]
