Working as a freelancer can be a financially rewarding career, and many businesses are looking to pay high rates to freelance experts. When some people think of freelancing, they often believe that freelancers are broke. They think of careers that historically always paid pennies, such as struggling writers, authors, illustrators, and artists. Although it’s still […]
Smart Decisions to Recover From a Workplace Injury
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydDealing with a workplace injury can be stressful. You need medical help to regain your health, and to return to work. At the same time, you may feel the financial pressure of not being able to earn an income. The first step is to get immediate medical attention, and you should keep a personal health […]
5 Action Steps For a Happier Year Ahead
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydMaybe it’s time for a new start. Around the holidays can be a good time for us to have fun, and to be helping others. But as the holidays become a distant memory, you may feel the drudgery of getting through January and February. How can we maintain a happy outlook? Life can get overwhelming, […]
Tax Planning Tips for 2019
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydPreparing your tax return can be complicated, but it’s critically important to submit an accurate return. The 2018 tax year is even more complicated, because of the changes in the rules. Tax changes seem to happen every year, but there are some things you can do to minimize your tax bill. For the 2018 tax […]
Financial Issues in Divorce
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydDivorce can be an extremely difficult process. A divorce can create profound difficulty, with emotional and psychological repercussions. It’s important to remember, however, that divorce can also produce financial difficulty for both parties When you marry someone, you agree to share all of your money and assets. When you break up, the assets have to […]
How To Quickly Sell Your Property
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydSelling a property can be complicated, but you can increase the value of your property with these smart decisions. There are several reasons why you may want to increase your property’s value: Your investment property just isn’t increasing in value as much as you would like You want to sell your property, and use the […]
Freelancing Careers That Pay More Than You Think
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydWorking as a freelancer can be a financially rewarding career, and many businesses are looking to pay high rates to freelance experts. When some people think of freelancing, they often believe that freelancers are broke. They think of careers that historically always paid pennies, such as struggling writers, authors, illustrators, and artists. Although it’s still […]
3 Ways to Get Out of Debt and Improve Credit
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydGetting out of a tricky financial situation may seem like an uphill battle. Your finances are already suffering, yet you’re supposed to pay both interest on what you owe and continue to fund your savings account somehow. If you’re earning less money than in past years, the problem can feel even worse. Even though the […]
Smart Tips For Buying A Home
in Mortgages and Loans/by Kenneth W. BoydWhether you’re a first time buyer or you want to trade up and move to a bigger property, the chances are you are eager to get on with your home purchase. Moving can be one of the most stressful things you undertake as an adult, but it doesn’t have to be. Financial concerns, logistics worries, […]
4 Life Actions That Impact Your Personal Finances
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydEven the most organized person may not have all of their personal finance details in place. You consider yourself to be a pretty organized and sensible person. When it comes to thinking about your future, you might think you have it all figured out. However, there are some financial decisions that you may not have […]
Unexpected Costs of Selling Your Home (4 Video Links)
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydWhat are the costs of selling a home? Selling your existing home to move to a new one can be very exciting. However, it can be expensive– and you need to be prepared for the some unexpected costs. Read these tips to get clarify on the selling costs you’ll incur when you sell your home […]