Whether you have made a conscious decision to move from a dual-income to a single-income situation or you find yourself in this position unexpectedly, there are actions you can take to minimize the financial impact. The idea of losing one income due to early retirement, layoff or simply a lifestyle decision can be daunting, especially [...]
The new wave of the future seems to be heading in the direction of getting everything delivered to our doors. And is this really a bad thing? I love being able to place an order for groceries from my phone and have them delivered within 2 hours. Who wouldn't love that? So I finally took [...]
Organization is a skill that takes time and effort. With the New Year here, many are thinking of ways to elevate their organizational skills. Whether it’s investing in a new planner or honing in on new habits, organization is needed to live an effective life. If you’re looking to enhance your organization skills and get [...]
You may not know this, but almost every action you take online makes someone money. There. I said it. It's time we all realize exactly what happens in the online world, so that we can make better decisions with both our actions and our finances. When you load up Facebook in the morning, they make [...]
I recently did a little experiment with Fiverr. I set up an account last Winter to order a few services, and decided I would test it out and see if it was a viable way to make some money online. So what is Fiverr? Fiverr is an online marketplace where people buy and sell services [...]
It's not often that I enjoy a good "financially-focused" book. Most of the books out there contain no new information than what I can already find searching online. But this is not the case with Clark Howard's new book, Living Large for the Long Haul. Clark Howard is the host of the Clark Howard Show, [...]
Keeping a price book can save you serious money when you analyze prices to find the best deals. Whether comparing two store ads or looking to stock-up with bulk purchases, compiling regular prices will help make informed decisions. After you find out all the benefits of making your own price book you might even go [...]
A great way to save paper, is to send and receive faxes electronically. This will also help you organize your files on your computer/hard drive. If you just fax a couple of times a year, this may not be viable for you. But if you have a business that does frequent faxing, this would be [...]
