4 steps to control your finances
It has beg for money become the new normal? It seems that the Internet has become an easy way for people to beg. I have shared many ways to make extra money from home, online, and even with creative ideas (like Dave Jobs for all of you Dave Ramsey fans). From CyberBeg to BeggingMoney there […]
How to deal with a terrible boss
Terrible boss. At some point in our lives, everyone will have at least one. In my seemingly endless struggle to find a good, permanent, full-time position, terrible bosses were a big factor. After I had a boss who physically abused two of my colleagues and verbally and emotionally abused us all enormously, I thought I […]
How much life insurance do I need?
You have decided that it is time to take out life insurance. You know why do you need this. There is one more obstacle; you ask yourself, “How much life insurance do I need?” This can be more difficult than figuring out how much health or auto insurance you need. You must have them and […]
How to find a cheaper plane ticket
Travel expensive… You can pay hundreds just to fly an hour by plane across several states. But there are tricks that seasoned travel hackers recommend. substantially reduce your costs. All it takes is a little know-how and a little patience! Know when to buy the cheapest tickets When you can find the best airfare prices, […]
The Amazing Benefits of a Path Not Taken
Resignation. Early retirement. Semi-retirement. Is this all just pie in the sky dreams? I don’t talk very much about the FIRE (financial independence / early termination) movement. But it definitely influenced my life and I believe that everyone should at least strive for financial independence. I think most of the bad press associated with FIRE […]
How to recognize work-from-home scams
I hate a lot of office triggers. For example, fluorescent lighting, constant distraction from meaningless meetings and other colleagues, and it’s all about getting dressed in the morning to go there. The last part is a joke, but it’s true. I’m pretty lazy. This is why I found a way to work more from home […]
3 Insane Debt Statistics (And How To Fix It)
Let’s face it, debt in the United States is a problem. Of our public debt student loan debt, and consumer debt. Debt in the United States is a problem at all levels. Why? I firmly believe that it all starts with a lack of knowledge on the topic. Only 17 states require high school students […]
Health is more important than wealth
“Health is more important than wealth.” – English proverb In the area of personal finance, all sorts of articles have been written about the importance of money, wealth creation, and financial security. And that’s not bad. But I rarely see anything written with the intention of putting money in its rightful place in the balance […]
7 money mistakes even high-income people make
Getting a six-figure paycheck may make it easier to accumulate wealth, but it’s not a magic solution to your financial problems. High income is only one part of the equation. If you want to be financially secure, you need your money to work for you. A high salary can help hide financial mistakes as you […]
Are you sure you want that big promotion?
Nickel wealth note: I think that in our culture we are all created in order to climb the corporate ladder at any cost. But is this really the right decision? I personally struggled with this a few years ago and decided that I was okay, I stopped my corporate career in favor of a better […]