Working Hard So You Don't Have To
My kid’s school does not have bussing. Which means I get on the road twice a day and sit in carpool. That guzzles the gas! I can finally make a few bucks while getting the gas I already need to buy. I have long been a fan of using apps and loyalty programs to find me money. I think… Read More
5 years ago I made the BEST DECISION EVER. I started working as a Virtual Assistant. It began as a part time job to earn some extra cash and help out a family member. Soon enough, it had turned into my main source of income and the thing that helped me leave a career that was slowly draining the life… Read More
Sometimes keeping to a budget is so hard. At least for me it is. I’m going to assume it’s a small rail against authority, even though the authority is… myself. Creating your own method for making a monthly budget can be be daunting at first. “Where do I begin?” “What should I put on it?” “How much am I… Read More
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Have you ever been burnt out at work and just needed a change? Sometimes it isn’t enough to just switch settings or buildings. Sometimes you have to go all out and get a whole new career. To make a change that big, you need to have a great resume that can get your foot in the door and get you… Read More
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4 years ago I took the leap. I quit my full time job as a Physical Therapist’s Assistant and began work as an entry level VA. It was a tough decision to make. I had no experience, no training, and no clue where to begin. It was a massive pay cut (over $20/hr less for the very first… Read More
It’s almost November and you haven’t saved up for Christmas shopping yet. With Black Friday, Cyber Monday and all the other Christmas Holiday sales just around the corner, this is the perfect time to stock up a little cash so you can make the most of them. Is it too late? Heck no. You have a whole month! A month… Read More
Getting started on savings is the hardest part. There are so many different ways for us to spend all of our money. In the commercial society we live in today, its hard not to want things. We’re being advertised to all the time! It started young for us. I remember My Buddy and Cabbage Patch doll commercials growing up. Half… Read More
What would you do with an extra 400 bucks? Budgeting and saving can be tricky. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of books in circulation dedicated to just this topic alone. The fundamentals of saving should be taught at a young age. This way good saving habits are part of the thought process involved with decision making regarding money. As… Read More
Kids are expensive. Feeding, clothing, housing, educating, sports/ hobbies, etc… Even if you don’t have any of your own, just knowing people with kids can get expensive. Gifts for birthdays, holidays and food (when they come over) can really wrack up. One of the many, many expenses that can get out of hand fast are those associated with birthdays. Not only… Read More
You’re going to spend money this holiday season. You might as know the best and easiest ways to save cash on your purchases. Learn how to get cash back and save with discounts on most retailers. This is the perfect option for those that hate using coupons. The major money holidays are on us. Thanksgiving just happened, Christmas and Hanukkah… Read More
