This blog post is part of the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month blog tour, which began in 2016 at Dear Debt in order to bring the personal finance community together to talk about something taboo: debt, depression, and suicide. You can read more about Dear Debt, support the volunteer-run project, and read other participants' posts here. I am republishing my debt stigma post from last year below. Continue Reading
Want to Be Your Own Boss and Live on Your Own Terms? Here Are Some Tips
Some people are quite happy to work in a conventional manner, with bosses to tell them what to do, team members to share the job, and the entire structure of a corporation around them to provide a sense of stability. In fact, people who are systematically-minded may even thrive in such an environment. Other people, however, yearn for the freedom to chart their own course and create Continue Reading
4 Ways to Protect Your Rental Property
Maybe you’ve been in the property business for a while and you’re looking to up your game, or perhaps you’re considering venturing in a rental property for the first time. No matter how you slice it, rental properties are a huge investment! So, it’s important to take all the measures possible to safeguard this investment. Here are a few tips to help ensure you keep business booming and keep damage Continue Reading
Boost Your Finances with a Side Hustle
Improving your finances requires a two-handed approach. On the one hand, you need to save money where you can and reduce your expenditure. On the other, you want to increase your income if you can. The difficulty with increasing your income is that the only way to do so is find a new job with a better salary. You could feel reluctant to leave a job you’re happy with for the chance of a bigger pay Continue Reading
Save Up Money Faster (Without Working More Hours)
Saving up money can be a slow process, especially if you have something large in mind such as a house or an around-the-world trip. Those that are eager to save up money faster may consider working extra hours to help raise the funds. However, there are other ways to save up money faster without having to spend every daylight hour working away – here are just a few other ways to help you save up Continue Reading
4 Thrifty Household Hacks For The Money-Conscious
When you need to save money, it’s best to look inwards. Nope, not into your soul because you don’t want to start slashing that! Instead, it’s better to glance at the home and ask this question: are you overspending? The odds are the answer will be yes because most homeowners pay over-the-odds. It’s not the big things which are the problem; it’s the small ones. Although the costs are minimal, when Continue Reading
How to Get the Most Out of Your Conference
If you’ve never been to a conference for work before, you are missing out - yes, on the connections and networking, but especially the swag. For introverts like me, swag at a conference is the best! Not only do you get stuff, but usually while you’re hanging around the swag, you meet other swag-grabbers and start chatting - networking and free stuff all at once! However, going to conferences is Continue Reading
Is Credit Sesame Legit?
The last time I was apartment-hunting, I was terrified about being homeless. While I could have lived with my parents, they lived in an age-restricted community, which meant I couldn't stay there for a long period of time. I didn't have much money and, worst of all, my credit was really bad. This was a big deal because credit, and credit scores, can have a big impact on so many things in our Continue Reading
Best Camping Tents for Any Budget: A Beginner’s Guide to Camping
Now that we've covered the best camping sleeping bags plus delicious camping food and camping tips from the pros, it's time to cover the best camping tents! Obviously, you're going to need something over your head when you sleep, right? But what's good quality, what will stand up in the rain, and what won't break the budget? As part of our ongoing summer camping series, in this article, I'll Continue Reading
Are These the 5 Fastest Ways to Improve Your Credit?
There will come a time when a better credit score is a necessity. Maybe you are planning to buy your first house, or need a loan for the purchase of a car. The problem is that - while your credit is good - it is simply not good enough. There is positive news, however. Providing you are maintaining good relationships with your creditors, there are a number of additional steps you can take Continue Reading
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