How do you feel about renting forever? I’m in this debate, and, for me, it’s all about renting. Here’s how to decide where you should land in the rent vs. buy debate. Almost 10 years ago, I went from being a homeowner to renting again. (I was still married and my son was in middle […]
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What’s your freelance writing schedule in 2024? How do you want to change it? And what’s your ongoing focus? Every couple of years, I share my freelance writing schedule at the request of readers and others. It’s evolved over time as my priorities, living situation, and other factors have changed. Figure out your freelance writing
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People talk about a Viking River Cruise as “too expensive.” But is it really too expensive? Here’s my travel cost breakdown of Viking River Cruise vs. Carnival. Back in 2017, I took my son on a Viking River Cruise up the Danube River. It was an eight-day affair and took us from Budapest, Hungary, to
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Credit cards often get a bad rap. In fact, with the right approach, you can integrate rewards credit cards into your spending plan. I love my rewards credit cards. I use them every day to build toward what I want in life, getting the most bang for every buck I spend. In fact, I can
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Can’t pay your taxes? Don’t ignore the situation. Here are some things to consider as you move forward. Being unable to pay your taxes can be stressful. I know. I’ve been there before. When I first started my freelance writing career, I had no idea what I was getting into, tax-wise. And it was rough. I’ve learned a
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We often get hung up on financial concepts when it comes to investment. But have you thought about how you invest your time? Investing is often considered in monetary terms. However, we have other resources to invest. One of those resources is time. Before you get too hung up on money, think about the way
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