It’s the season for buying gifts. Consumers are looking for the best deals, and this means that prices for goods will go up and down for about a month of so before and after Christmas. As you shop for gifts, you may find that the quality of the items you buy may be very […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year- but don’t let it become the most expensive. The holidays can be a festive time of year! It’s a period where we take a step back from our hectic professional lives in order to spend a little more time with our loved ones. We celebrate, enjoy […]
Experiencing a car accident can be traumatic. At the same time, however, a car accident has a financial impact- and you need a plan to address the physical, emotional, and financial impact of the event. A bit of a bump and scrape between cars in a car park, a collision on a busy […]
“Staph, Strep, E Coli, Salmonella” These four serious medical issues were listed on a 4-pack of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. Well, that’s terrifying- I guess I need to get some wipes to prevent these issues from killing me, or my family. Fear can be an effective marketing strategy. I’m not here to […]
How can your online company build credibility? Make a good impression when a customer first visits you online. To earn the customer’s trust, your business needs to appear both professional and successful. While businesses with a brick and mortar office can invest in upgrading their office and giving the visitors a proper impression, […]
So, my washer broke and I had to take clothes to the laundromat. It’s been years since I’ve been to a laundromat, and I didn’t realize that there was a system in place. The idea is to put your laundry in the washer, then walk across the street to 7-11 and buy a tall boy […]
Operating your business requires careful planning and thought. You can’t remove unpredictability from your business, but you can minimize it with planning Understanding and forecasting expenses is the only way to keep a business above water. It’s crucial to understand both how much you’re spending, and your expected cash inflows and outflows.
Accumulating wealth takes a great deal of self-discipline and sacrifice. So, how can you protect your savings over time? Most people working a full-time job spend more time with their colleagues than they do with their loved ones. That fact should be evidence enough that we put in a lot of effort into […]
What have you learned that sticks with you? Do you remember the last time you used algebra? Yeah, me neither. Fortunately, high schools are making a much bigger effort to teach personal finances. Whether you learned these skills in high school or not, here are some key concepts that every high school student […]
Have you considered working online as a freelancer? Whether full time, or starting online as a part-time gig, many people make the move. Today’s digital environment allows you to take your skills, services, and products online and reach a worldwide audience. Working as a freelancer is a vehicle to pursue your true passion, […]