Do you take phone interviews as seriously as you should? Many job hunters don’t, and I understand why it can be easy to not take them as seriously as an in-person interview. However, you should take them just as seriously, because they are your first step towards that position! You always want to be as...
Category: Personal Finance
Three Principles We Can Learn From Young Entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs are an inspiration. To be so driven and focused at a time in your life when most of us are still finding our feet is impressive. It sends a powerful message to others that you are here to make an impact. It’s also smart. After all, the earlier you get started the more...
What Are No Spend Days?
If you are a personal finance blogger are a personal finance blog reader, then I am sure you have heard of the term “no spend days.” Some don’t understand what this means, whereas others don’t think that they actually save you any money. Well, today we are here to talk all about no spend days....
How To Save Money On Your Wedding Reception
Having a wedding is usually not very cheap. In fact, it’s probably one of the biggest expenses of your behind (usually behind buying a house and schooling). While the national average cost for a whole wedding is a little less than $30,000, I’m sure that if you are reading this blog that you probably want...
Craigslist Scams To Avoid
I am a constant Craigslist “browser,” but I have actually never bought or sold on the website. However, I know of many others who use Craigslist nearly every single month, and some even use it to buy and sell every week. Even though I have never used it for my own gain, I have seen...
Don’t Fall For These Common Tricks When Buying a Car
If you are looking to buy a new car or a new-to-you car, then do not fear. So many people get extremely intimidated by the whole process when they really do not need to be. Relax and I will help you out with the process. Today, we will be discussing the different tricks that might...
Are Your Cheap Ways Actually Costing You Money?
We’ve all done it – gone out of our way to save money only to waste money that didn’t need to be spent. This sometimes results in us spending even more money than what we saved, which can be a total let down. Here are some things that you might want to think twice about:...
5 Common Credit Myths
As a personal finance writer and a rewards credit card user, I often hear crazy credit myths from others. Many don’t fully understand how credit cards, credit, and debt work, and today I would like to share these common myths with you. 1. I make a good income so my credit score has to be...
How To Get a Job Reference Correctly
I have seen plenty of job references – both as a manager and looking to hire employees, and being asked to write them for others. Because of that, I have also seen and heard of plenty of job reference disasters which never make sense to me. You may think that asking for a reference would...
The Pros and Cons of Investing in Rental Properties
Investing in real estate can be lucrative enough to provide sole income for proprietors, but it’s a risky venture. Some investors finance properties on their own, while others decide to partner with others to minimize the risks commonly associated with real estate. Regardless of ownership type, property investments present advantages and drawbacks. Here are the...