7 Options For Your New Side Hustle
A side hustle is a great way to bring in extra cash, test drive a future career interest, or turn your passion into a business. If you’re ready to start a side hustle, check out these seven flexible side hustle options. 1) Transportation and delivery If you have a newer vehicle and can manage the…
Read MoreShould You Start a Side Hustle?
It seems like everyone has a side hustle these days. The opportunity to bring in extra income, have a business, and feel less dependent on a paycheck may have you wondering if a side hustle would be right for you too. But how do you know if it’s a good fit in your life right…
Read More7 Tips for Tracking Your Small Business Expenses
Tracking expenses and revenue for small business owners is necessary to ensure a healthy business. Accurate financial information is needed to help make business decisions. Check out these tips for when you are starting a business or for when you are in your early years. 1. Have a separate business checking account. Mixing personal finances…
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Alternatives to a Traditional Savings Account?
Are you wondering where to put money instead of a savings account? A basic savings account can be a great place to start when you’re new to saving. It’s also an excellent choice if you have a small balance. However, there are alternatives to a savings account if you need a more robust savings plan or want…
Read MoreKeep It in the Family: How to Pass on Money and Assets to Family Members
Creating a plan for how you will pass on money or other assets (anything you own) is called estate planning. Many people think that if they don’t have a lot of money or assets (like homes, cars, and jewelry), they don’t have an “estate.” But the fact is we all have an estate. How you…
Read MoreSMART Goals Can Help You Achieve Your Dreams
Think about something that you want to accomplish in the future, like paying off credit card debt or student loans. Have you set a goal that will help you get there, or is it just something that you hope will happen? There is nothing wrong with hoping, as long as it is not your final…
Read More5 Steps to Get on Track if You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Do you find yourself falling behind and not able to live within your means? If you’re not sure if you’re living beyond your means, check out my recent article where I help you figure out if you need to make some changes. Here are some solutions to help you live within your means and improve…
Read MoreDo I Need to Adjust My Spending? 5 Signs You’re Living Beyond Your Means
In a time of “buy now pay later,” it’s easy to fall into spending habits that lead to debt. We don’t even need to leave our homes to make large purchases, making reckless purchasing even easier. Here are five warning signs that you may be living beyond your means: 1. You Aren’t Saving At Least…
Read MoreWhat Is Adjusted Gross Income?
It’s that time of year when you hear tax terms being tossed around, whether on the news, at work by the HR Department, or over coffee with friends. But what exactly do all these terms mean? A commonly used term is Adjusted Gross Income or AGI. What is AGI, and how do you calculate it?…
Read MoreWhat Is a Recession and How Do I Prepare for One?
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is the organization that decides if the US is in a recession. They define a recession as “a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and lasts more than a few months.” So, what the heck does this mean? In a recession, companies are…
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