Being your own boss sounds like a dream to most people. You can work from home (or anywhere in the world), set your own hours, work on what you want with clients you like, and enjoy a ton of flexibility. While there are certainly many upsides to self-employment, there are still downsides to being a […]
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As most of you probably know, moving isn’t cheap, but it’s been somewhat of a goal of mine to explore living in different cities in the US, and I definitely don’t feel like settling down just yet. So about a month ago, I got to experience the joy of moving yet again…and all the unexpected […]
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One of the questions I get from fellow freelancers, especially those new to managing their own workload, is: What tools help me manage my business? Over the past two years, I’ve given a few a try, and I’ve also used several for clients. Whether you’re looking for tools that can help you manage a website, […]
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Most of us know, intuitively, that debt is a big problem, especially here in America. Guaranteed, you don’t have to look very far into your circle of friends or family to find someone who has debt. However, when we think of debt, most of us tend to associate it with credit card debt. The reality is […]
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For many young adults, affording basic necessities can be a challenge. If you’re underemployed, your living expenses (like rent) may be taking a huge bite out of your income. After all of your bills are accounted for (especially student loans), do you find yourself struggling to make it to the end of the month with […]
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Has your spending been a little out of control lately? Maybe you went on a shopping spree to get the latest fashion now that the seasons are changing. Or maybe you decided to treat yourself and went a little overboard. Or maybe you just have an ongoing spending issue, and you finally want to kick […]
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Have you ever thought about what would happen if you lost your job? With your paycheck being the only source of income coming in? It’s a pretty scary thought, right? All your earning power gone in one fell swoop. When I started freelancing full-time, I realized the importance of diversifying my income. If one of my […]
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If presented with the opportunity, you would want to become a millionaire…right? Who in their right mind would turn that down? Becoming a millionaire would mean financial security. It would mean a solid retirement. It would possibly mean paying for your child’s education, or traveling the world. These are things most people dream about, and […]
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Do you hear about people turning their skills into side hustles and think to yourself, I wish I could do that! I don’t have any awesome skills, though. I know I have. I kept hearing about all the different ways people would earn side income and came up empty-handed for myself. I didn’t have any “special” marketable […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Have you ever participated in a no-spend challenge before? Has the idea intrigued you? Or did it scare you away? As you might guess, a no-spend challenge involves not spending money…but it doesn’t have to mean you stop spending all your money in one go. You can choose […]
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