Free, Cheap and (Mostly) Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
Homemade holiday gifts may just be the best way to give. They’re easy on the budget AND meaningful to the giver and the receiver. Get Creative Use your unique talents and interests to make homemade gifts. Give the Gift of Time Together Most of us wish we had more time with the special people in our…
Read MoreThrift Gifts: Preloved Finds for Holiday Gift Giving
Some things stand the test of time: a classic book, a colorful scarf, a cute end table, quality cookware. With a bit of time for searching, the perfect gift may be at a secondhand store near you. There are two types of secondhand stores. Thrift Stores These include stores operated by non-profit organizations and for-profit…
Read MoreOnline Marketplaces: Savvy Shopping & Selling During the Holidays
This holiday season, you may find yourself buying or selling in online marketplaces. Online marketplaces can be a great place for buyers to find deals and unique gifts. For sellers, online marketplaces can help you find customers and earn extra cash. However, online marketplaces are also a place where scammers lurk and deals go bad. The…
Read MoreHow to Create & Stick to Your Holiday Budget
Pumpkin spice is back! Love it or hate it, it signals the beginning of the holiday season. It’s a wonderful time of the year, but it can also be challenging on the wallet. Don’t miss these tips to avoid a debt hangover in January. Creating a Holiday Budget is the vital first step to avoid…
Read MoreHow to Dress Professionally on a Budget: 3 Tips for Building Your Wallet-Friendly Work Wardrobe
First impressions can make or break a job interview, and one of the most important factors in making a good impression is how you dress. Dressing professionally shows your potential employer that you take the interview seriously and are ready to represent yourself and the company in a positive light. But what does dressing professionally…
Read MoreHow to Get Back in the Job Market after Being Unemployed
Unemployment impacts millions of Americans. It can be a time of uncertainty and financial hardship. Jumping back into the job market after being unemployed can be tough, but it is vital for financial security. Here are 4 ways to bridge the unemployment gap and get back into the job market: 1. Brush Up Your Resume…
Read MoreMaximize Your New Salary or Income Increase
There’s a saying about money management that goes something like this: “It’s not what you make. It’s what you do with what you make.” Of course, how much money you make is important. However, what you do with what you make is just as important, because the choices we make today shape our financial future. Here…
Read MoreWhy and How to Quit a Job That’s Not Working for You
As an old song says, “breaking up is hard to do.” Breaking up with your job may not be easy, but sometimes it’s in your best interest to move on from your current place of employment. Why It May Be Time to Say Goodbye to Your Current Employer How to Quit a Job That’s Not…
Read MoreTips to Write Your Resume, Nail Your Interview and Negotiate Your Salary
Your resume, interview skills, and negotiation tactics are essential to landing better jobs, advancing your career, and increasing your income. Don’t miss these key job-hunting hacks and tips as you search for your next big opportunity: Write Your Resume Nail Your Interview Negotiate Your Salary Writing a resume, nailing your interviews, and negotiating your salary…
Read MoreThree In-Demand Career Paths that Don’t Require a College Degree
A four year college degree, although needed for many fields, is not required to have a good-paying career. Your educational path should be determined by what you want to do with that education. Want to work with your hands? Have a gift for persuasion? Do friends and family come to you with their tech problems? …
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