Before you start to panic, understand that committing tax fraud involves more than making common mistakes on your income tax return. But there are numerous types of tax fraud and evasion that could result in civil or criminal penalties. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treats fraud and tax evasion seriously. If they conduct an investigation […]
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What is Unclaimed Money & How Do I Find It?
The thrill of pulling out a jacket from last season, putting your hand in one of the pockets, and unearthing a $10 bill is unmistakable. Some people–including yours truly–even get excited when they notice loose change on the sidewalk. What if there were hundreds of dollars waiting for you somewhere? If you’re part of the […]
What to Know Before Accepting a Job Share Position
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 than retire, you’d love to work part-time to have a […]
Should I get a Seasonal Job to Earn Extra Money?
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 them might bring you the peace of mind you need […]
Handling a Difficult Colleague at Work
You landed your dream job but it’s turned into a nightmare because of a difficult colleague in the office. You’ve been a happy employee for years and a new hire is now causing you more stress than you deserve. Maybe you’re re-thinking your whole career after taking time off because of a situation with a […]
Passion or Profit? What is The Best Career Path to Follow?
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 pay your bills, but you don’t want to suffer from […]
Break the Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck and Start Saving
You’re not alone, but being part of this crowd isn’t comforting. And it makes sense when you look at the statistics. Just a few years ago, about 60% of Americans reported having less than $1,000 in savings. And a full 20% admit they had nothing saved at all. Let those numbers sink in. More than […]
Job Burnout: What are the signs and how do you overcome?
You might have spent years in college preparing for a career. Or maybe you started a job out of high school and worked your way up to management. Or perhaps instead, you took an entrepreneurial route dedicating incredible amounts of time, energy, and money building a business. Few could question how hard you work to […]
Get Your Worth: Salary negotiation for women [Book Review]
While it’s disheartening to read women still earn $.80 in the workplace for each $1 earned by a man, women are not powerless to change their own earning situation. Olivia Jaras, who wrote Know Your Worth, Get Your Worth: Salary Negotiation For Women is a salary negotiation expert whose passion is helping women receive fair […]
Open Enrollment Time: What do I need to do?
It’s that time of year again. You’re getting emails from human resources talking about the upcoming Open Enrollment period. There are copies of different insurance plans and their costs available for review. You also hear people discussing their current health insurance plans and how they want to review other programs your employer offers. If you […]
I Love Part-Time Work so How do I Plan for Retirement?
Work. Even though we know we have to work until we are financially independent, many of us have a love-hate relationship with it. We love the money we earn, but we aren’t always thrilled with our jobs or how much of our lives revolve around work. The description of a “traditional” career has changed over […]
Hustling for Money: How do I determine the best side gig?
The lure of earning extra money has you considering a side gig. But you’re still unsure if the extra cash is worth the additional time and effort. Plus, many days there’s not much ‘hustle’ left in you after a long day at the office or chasing after the kids. You could certainly benefit from the […]
How Do I Use My 401(k) to Build Wealth?
Whether you’ve just started a new job or you’ve been with the same company for years, it’s critical for you to understand your retirement plan benefits. Knowing the fundamentals of your 401k savings plan will enable you to make wise choices about saving and investing for your retirement. This is an incredibly important issue for […]
How Much is My Employee Benefits Package Worth?
You just got the call you’ve been waiting for, and they offered you the job! Before you rush to accept, it’s important to make sure you know what you agree to. You may have discussed the salary in the interview but do you understand the value of the employee benefits package coming with the position? […]
How Do I Negotiate my Next Raise or Starting Salary?
Do you find it difficult to negotiate a raise? Why do women have such a hard time asking for more money in job situations? A survey conducted by Glassdoor found 68 percent of women accept the salary they are offered and do not negotiate. We can do better. Know Your Worth Before Starting Negotiations Just […]
How Can I Best Automate My Finances? [Infographic]
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Before we get into the details of automating your finances, let’s explain what we mean by this term. Automation is setting up your accounts to distribute your paycheck on a monthly or weekly basis, so you don’t have to do anything but monitor them. Some examples of automation you may already be doing (just not […]
Should I Quit My 9-to-5 to Freelance? [The Pros & Cons]
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So, you’ve been hearing a lot about freelancers who are killing it, living the high life by being their own boss. That sounds mighty good, seeing how you dislike your job, right? But it may be wise to consider the pros and cons of your 9-to-5 job before you type up your resignation letter and […]
