If you pay attention to the financial markets, it seems like cryptocurrency is all the rage right now. Not just Bitcoin, but Ethereum, Dogecoin, Cosmos, Algorand, and more. And it seems like you hear a lot about people making big money in crypto. So should you buy cryptocurrency? What is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a form of digital payment that can be exchanged online for goods and services. It is secured by cryptography, hence the … [Read more...]
Steps To Do After Hitting The Career Ceiling
When things are going great at your job, it's rewarding to see your hard work acknowledged with a promotion. But what happens when your promotion opportunities dry up? It's very likely to happen to many of us - there are only so many spots at the top of any company. So what do you do when you find yourself hitting the career ceiling? What is a career ceiling? Career ceilings come in two forms. One is the more traditional type of ceiling … [Read more...]
2021 Personal Finance Podcast Recommendations
I don't know about you, but sometimes, it feels like I'm always on the go. In the car, on public transportation, or just out for a walk. While I'm on the go, I like to listen to podcasts, both for entertainment and education. (I also like to listen while doing chores around the house). Here's an updated list of 2021 Personal Finance Podcast Recommendations How to Listen to a Podcast Podcasts are a pretty simple concept, but if you're not … [Read more...]
Things to Know When Starting a Gift Basket Business
I don't know about you, but frequently, when I'm looking for something like a housewarming gift or a new baby gift, I look to see if there are good gift baskets available. Who doesn't love receiving a lovely assortment of gifts? And of course, that means finding a gift basket business. Do you love putting together gift baskets and are considering making it into a business? Here are some things to know when starting a gift basket … [Read more...]
Ways to Make Money While on Sick Leave
If you've got a period of extended sick leave ahead of you, did you know there are ways to make money while on sick leave? Of course, what you do to make money depends on why you're on sick leave. If you're recuperating from surgery and stuck on the couch, you may be more likely to have the energy to take on some money-making tasks. If you're battling an illness, your time may be better spent resting and getting better. Ways to Make Money … [Read more...]
Do You Have to Pay Taxes for a Nanny?
Childcare is a complicated situation. If you have kids, you've probably considered this. Do you send your kids to a childcare center, do you use an in home daycare, or do you hire a nanny? But do you have to pay taxes for a nanny? And if so, how does it work? When do you have to pay taxes for a nanny? If you have a nanny (or any household employee) who makes more than $2300 in a calendar year, you have to pay a combination of state and … [Read more...]
How to Make Money from Mineral Rights
Do you own property and wonder how to make more money off of it? One obvious way to do that is to rent out the land, but what if you discover that the land you own is even more valuable. Depending on where you live, you could have very valuable substances underground - such as gold, copper, or more commonly, gas and oil. But if you're not in a position to mine them yourself, did you know that you can still make money from these substances? … [Read more...]
Why Do People Wish For An Escape To Cotswolds?
Some areas in the UK have recently emerged as one of the most popular choice destinations for home hunters, and Cotswolds is one of the more popular ones. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, searches for a home in Cotswolds more than doubled in the second half of 2020, compared to the searches a year earlier. … [Read more...]
Should You Buy a Car During the Car Shortage?
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a lot of effects that people didn't anticipate. One of those is a shortage of new cars, which has inevitably led to a shortage in used cars and even a shortage in rental cars. But what if you were planning to buy a car this summer? Should you buy a car during the car shortage? Why Is There a Car Shortage? If you think about it, it's pretty obvious why there is a car shortage - it's just something I never … [Read more...]