Personal finance articles related to earning money in various ways including traditional employment, side gigs, and entrepreneurship, as well as active and passive investments.
The nature of work is changing. Scratch that — it’s already changed! More and more people are exploring how to craft a career that not only supports them financially but enables them to live their life on their terms. Some folks are starting a business…
Online learning is everywhere. That isn’t hyperbole. According to Small Business Trends, 98% of US corporations said they intend to incorporate online learning in 2020. It’s no wonder then that Udemy and Codecademy are household names. With the online learning market booming, how do you…
When you’re anxious, distracted, maybe even a bit nauseous, as your weekend comes to a close, there’s a good chance you’re suffering from a case of the Sunday Scaries. Many people start their Sunday mornings still savoring the weekend, only to end the day consumed…
When you started along your career path, you approached each day with enthusiasm and dedication. Your work made you happy and fulfilled. But now, something isn’t right. You begin each day with apathy — or worse, dread. You hate that something once precious to you…
It’s always exciting to hear from customers or potential clients when you’re self-employed. But, if you’ve been in business long enough as an artist, musician, blogger, speaker, photographer, designer, coach, or personal trainer, there’s a good chance someone’s asked you to perform quality work without…
Since work is something that takes up around 40-80 of our productive hours each week, it makes sense that the way we feel about our stressful jobs affects the way we feel during our downtime. The pandemic has burdened working moms with added responsibilities at…
Maybe it’s time for a career change due to some severe burnout. Or, perhaps you’re returning to the workforce after time away. Whatever your reason, looking for a new job can be exhausting. It’s practically a full-time job in itself! To balance it with your…
Perhaps you want to grow your small business, so you’re looking to cut back hours at your 9-5. A great part-time job could be all you need to reach your financial goals. Working less would help you care for your kids or aging parents. Rather…
When you’re looking for a job, income is one of your top priorities. Yet many job seekers are now focused less on salary and more on employee benefits when making employment decisions. Employee benefits can make a significant difference in your job satisfaction. And with…
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Whether you’ve entered the workforce in the last few years, spent a decade (or two) working for your employer, or planned to retire soon – you may be questioning your career decisions and future. Some people choose a career they love and are lucky enough…
We’ve been in the middle of a huge, nationwide experiment with remote working. Many non-essential workers were asked to work from home. Even some doctors were diagnosing patients remotely, using new high-speed video chat services. Employees who’ve not previously been allowed to work remotely got…
You know plenty of people who have side hustles or work seasonal jobs to supplement their income. And you want to boost your bank account balance too. Whether you want more money to pay down debt, build an emergency fund, or invest more for your…
It’s been more than a year since I opened a high-yield savings account online with Ally. After earning .01% APY on savings in my hometown bank and .10% APY from my credit union for decades, I’m finally making more money on my savings. If you…
Do you dream about being rich or wealthy? Most people consider those terms as the same thing. But looking at the differences between being rich and wealthy, and considering what they mean on a deep level can impact your finances significantly. In simple terms, being…
Breaking the paycheck to paycheck cycle. Paying down your credit card debt. Beefing up your emergency fund. Saving for an amazing vacation next summer. Paying for gifts in cash this year. These are all great reasons to consider earning extra money. And accomplishing any of…
While you might enjoy your job, there aren’t many people who wake every day and go to work just because they like it. Unless you’re financially independent, there’s a good chance one of your primary motivations for working is earning a paycheck and benefits. With…
Whether you want to stop living paycheck to paycheck, stash more money in your emergency fund, or boost your retirement savings – earning extra income is top of mind. You know it will require trading time for money, and you wonder if it’s worth it….
Side hustling outside of your full or part-time employment can supplement your income greatly and even grow into a full-fledged business allowing you to quit that day job. That’s what it’s done for our friends Julie from FIRE Drill Podcast and Cody from The FI…
Whether you already own a rental property or are looking to get into real estate investing as a way to grow your wealth, you may be asking yourself this question. Should I use the property as a long-term rental or try short-term rentals on a…
Whether you’re looking for a new part-time job, considering a side hustle to supplement your 9-5, or thinking about investing in rental properties, you wonder if you can make extra income as a part-time real estate agent. You’ve always had an interest in real estate….
While having a clean house and sprucing up your yard might be your goals, have you considered that you can make money with spring cleaning too? As you make your house sparkle, items you no longer use or need can be heading to a new…
In some ways, it’s our greatest fear. Losing a job means losing financial security, the ability to pay bills, maybe even your home. Your job may currently feel stable and your career field always hiring. But a job loss can come without warning, seemingly out…
Whether you’re an investor or a borrower, you’ll want to pay careful attention to the interest rate you’re earning or paying. Why is the interest rate so important? Other than the fact it becomes a source of income or the cost associated with you borrowing…
Determining whether to prioritize the pursuit of wealth or personal fulfillment is perhaps the most critical aspect of choosing a career path, making a professional pivot, or pursuing an entrepreneurial idea. However, it’s not necessarily easy to pick which path to take. You need to…
Trying to find ways to make extra money? Freelancing or working a part-time job is a good way to bring in some cash. Decluttering and selling items on sites like Facebook Marketplace, Offerup, or Poshmark is another option. Applying for credit cards with big sign-up…
If you work remotely or have a home-based business, you may question whether working from home affects your productivity. While you thought it would be great to work in sweat pants and prep for dinner during a quick work break, maybe even throw in some…