My son and I had a discussion about school and grades the other day. He’s doing great in school, but sometimes we check in to see how things are going and to talk about his future education goals. It helps him stay motivated, and it’s a good way to set expectations for what financial help […]
Promoting ourselves – tooting our own proverbial horn – is a practice we tend to view as selfish. But is it? Self-promotion (or self-marketing, as I prefer to call it) isn’t just the best way to make it to the top of the corporate ladder when it comes to succeeding in some career fields, but […]
It’s exciting to get a raise, especially if it’s bigger than you expected. That’s why it’s understandable and common that in the afterglow, many people rationalize an immediate increase in spending. Perhaps you’ve been waiting to purchase a new vehicle, have your eyes on a nicer place to stay, or just want to take a […]
There are generally two ways you can improve your finances: cutting back spending and earning more money. I wholeheartedly believe in the power of cutting back spending, but I also know from personal experience that there is only so much you can cut back on. I’ve been forced to live on a bare bones budget […]
Job hunters often fixate on salary when looking for a job. Well duh right? If I don’t work for pay, then what’s the point? Income, after all, is a very important piece of your financial puzzle. However, the reality is that salary isn’t everything. Sometimes good benefits are worth a little bit of a salary […]
The unemployment rate has been extremely low for what seems like years now, but that doesn’t change the fact that six million Americans are currently out of work, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report. Add to that the 2023 college graduates who are competing for every job out there, and […]
