Job satisfaction may always not be easy to get when you are doing a regular corporate job. Slogging for hours and yet not receiving the desired results makes many to quit their jobs and look for something more rewarding. So, if you want to be your own boss and set up a more comfortable environment for working, you should definitely go for a freelance job. Such jobs can be performed at your own convenient time and can also help you earn better … [Read more...]
4 Money Management Principles for the Small Business Owner
Source: Pixabay.comThere are numerous challenges that come with starting and running a small business. Nevertheless, none is more important than money management. The Small Business Administration identifies lack of money, poor debt management and the failure to distinguish between personal and business cash, as the main reasons small enterprises collapse.Yet, many money problems are easily avoidable. This is especially so for small … [Read more...]
When Your Side Hustle Isn’t Worth It
One of the biggest pieces of advice that you will see when it comes to improving your financial situation is that you should pick up a side hustle - some sort of a second job to supplement your income. The general wisdom is that it's easier to make more money than it is to reduce your expenses by the same amount.I'm a big fan of the small side hustle. There are plenty of people out there looking to hire people for small gigs, everything … [Read more...]
From Ledgers to Laptops: Bookkeeping Duties Revealed
Image Source: FlickrAs running even the smallest of businesses can be extremely time-consuming and fairly stressful on occasions, getting all the help they can is something all small business owners should aspire to. However, whether the management of money transactions will be carried out by qualified bookkeepers or bosses who decide to take care of the books themselves, bookkeepers need to be good at mathematics. Of course, it is not just … [Read more...]
Click2Sell Review – Advertising Platform Walkthrough
When you’re marketing a product or service, there are several factors in motion. Advertising takes years to perfect and is an art-form that even the biggest brands struggle to perfect. The market is evolving and changing constantly, and it takes experience, skill, and expertise to market a product and get the desired response from the audience. This Click2Sell review and platform walkthrough offers an in-depth look into the world of self-service … [Read more...]
Things You Should Know About Medicare
Medicare is a government program for persons over the age of 65. Although it is beneficial to thousands of people, it might be confusing to figure out what you require.Here are some tips that will come in handy as you go through the process of obtaining Medicare: Think About It in Your 60sAlthough Medicare will not kick in until you are 65, there are many decisions to consider, including:- How much will the deductibles and … [Read more...]
Helpful Ways to Improve Your Financial Literacy and Knowledge
While we all wish we could have the financial knowledge of Warren Buffett, that isn’t the case. In fact, it is quite the opposite. There are a variety of stats out there that seem to show that America actually has a bit of a problem when it comes to their financial knowledge and literacy. Without improving your financial knowledge, life can not only become more stressful, but also a heck of a lot more expensive.If you don’t know what to look … [Read more...]
Back to Personal Finance Basics
As I have mentioned over the year, this year has been a bit of a nightmare for my budget. In the spring, I had unexpected surgery and my air conditioner died. I also took a long-planned European vacation, which was obviously a great thing, but even with planning, it put a dent in my finances. I've also been rehabbing an unrelated injury, which has meant weekly copays to a physical therapist, plus a bit of "retail therapy" as well.While I … [Read more...]
A Guide to Understanding Gold Quote Prices
Image Source: FlickrGold is a precious metal that underpins the global economy and like any other commodity, the price of gold is in a constant state of fluctuation. If you are new to the world of gold investment, there are many things to consider, with gold quote prices being very important. The spot price is the price of the last transaction carried out, although as gold prices change by the minute, one can never be sure that the spot price … [Read more...]