Finding hobbies to do at home are all the rage. If you keep mentally poking yourself and saying “I need a hobby,” then maybe it’s time to listen to that inner voice. This is a guest post from my friend Karen Cordaway. Her book, The Everyday Bucket List Book: 10 Steps to Bring More Exciting Experiences …
As a freelancer, you don’t get paid vacation or employer-subsidized health care. Here’s how to create a benefits package as a freelancer. One of the most challenging aspects of being self-employed is replacing the benefits package you might have had when working in corporate America. In fact, before making the switch to freelancing full-time, it’s …
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Here’s the truth about credit scores, how they work, and why they don’t seem to actually reflect your level of financial capability. Since writing about the way I accidentally destroyed my credit, I’ve had a lot of questions about credit scores and how they work. Let’s take a look at the truth about credit scores …
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As you put together an investing plan, you need to know your priorities. Here’s how to set your investing priorities. I like to think of my money as a resource that I can direct to accomplish different goals. One of the many foundational pieces of my finances is investing. I like to use investing as …
We talk a lot about what’s “smart” for people to spend money on. We also tend to believe that you only deserve nice things after you’ve “earned” them. So, what’s that threshold? What’s the magical level at which someone deserves nice things? A few weeks ago, when I showed up for my volunteer shift at …
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It’s nice to think that anyone can engage in self-improvement. Unfortunately, while there are a few things most people can do, a lot of what we view as self-improvement requires financial privilege. Twice a month, I visit with a therapist. She helps me navigate deep work on myself. I learn about my programming, what’s holding …
