Working and interviewing remotely seems like it’s here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future. So, how do you put your best foot forward when you aren’t in the room? You make the best first impression possible by avoiding some of the biggest mistakes people make during online interviews. 7 Mistakes to Avoid When […]
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How to Write a Winning Self-Appraisal
Chances are, you sit down with your supervisor once a year for a short, scripted conversation to go over how you’re doing in your job since you took on the role or since your last performance evaluation. This time you’ve also been asked to submit a self-assessment as part of the process. Not sure where […]
Active vs. Passive vs. Portfolio Income: What’s the difference?
If you’re not quite sure of the difference between active, passive, and portfolio income, this article is for you. It’ll help you understand what makes each one distinct and provide insight into which income source or sources to target. Active, Passive, & Portfolio Income Explained The main distinctions between these income types are how you […]
How Continual Professional Development Benefits You and Your Finances
The job market isn’t static, so your skills shouldn’t be, either! You know continuous learning and professional development is important, but it’s often expensive. So, how do you know the investment is going to pay off? Let’s take a look at the benefits uping your skills and knowledge may bring you. Earn more money Earning […]
Can Multiple Part-Time Jobs vs. a Full-Time One Make Sense?
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 or going freelance. Others are working multiple part-time jobs instead […]
How Do I Banish the Sunday Night Blues?
You’re anxious, distracted, maybe even a bit nauseous. If that sounds like you, 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 by worry about the week ahead. Thankfully, it’s possible to beat the Sunday […]
Falling Out of Love with Your Career? Here’s what to do
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 has turned into a source of boredom or misery. You […]
Should You Ever Work for Free?
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 budgeting money to pay you. Freelancers from all professions get […]
Best Way to Build a Budget-Friendly Work Wardrobe?
You made it through the interview and landed that new job! But now you have to figure out what to wear to work. And you don’t want to spend a ton of money building a whole new work wardrobe. Of course, your clothes should be appropriate for your job. Yet it’s essential for you to […]
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 […]
What are the Most Significant Employee Benefits?
When you’re looking for a job, income is one of your top priorities. But 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 employee benefits packages adding up to 30% of total compensation, […]
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 […]
How Do I Handle Office Gifting and Soliciting? [to not go broke!]
Like you, your co-worker’s lives are bigger than their jobs. They have birthdays, weddings, start families, retire, and have to sell their kid’s fundraising trinkets. Often, these personal events spill over into the workplace. Depending on the size of your company, it may seem like the celebration collection plate, or fundraiser order form is getting […]
What are the Best Ways to Manage Money After Job Loss?
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 of nowhere. It’s always best to be financially prepared before […]
Should We Discuss Money Troubles with Others?
In our culture, talking about money – especially money troubles – can be uncomfortable. Money feels like a very personal topic. And, like discussing politics and religion, it’s a topic laden with the potential for judgment and scrutiny. Telling others our income or how much we save can come across as egotistical. And sharing our […]
Is Joining a Coworking Space Worth the Expense?
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 laundry between client calls, you’re realizing it isn’t easy to […]
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 […]
How Can I Plan for a Successful Career Change?
Figuring out how you want to earn a living can be tricky whether you’re just starting professionally or you’re trying to pivot to a new vocation. There are so many potential directions to go in, each with their own set of pros and cons, and each with their individual requirements for entry. Your career will […]
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 […]
What is the Best Advice for Returning to the Workforce?
Considering returning to work after some time away but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! Here you’ll find great advice for anyone returning to the workforce. You’ll also find the best specific returning to work tips for stay-at-home moms and dads, older adults, and those reentering the workforce after a layoff, termination, […]
Is a Work Sabbatical Right for You?
According to Forbes and Harvard Business Review, a work sabbatical could be the best thing for you, your career and possibly your current company. But what exactly is a work sabbatical? Quite simply, it’s an extended period away from your career. The desired and research-backed outcome is that you’ll return to work refreshed and inspired. […]
Is Work-Life Balance Making Your Credit Card Debt Worse?
Work-life balance is not a new concept; everyone feels the pull between home and work. In a never-ending quest for the perfect work-life balance, however, we end up hurting ourselves. Let’s look at this issue through the lens of another, seemingly unrelated issue: scarcity mindset. When we look at the quest for balance in this […]
Contract or Part-Time, what is the smarter way to earn money
So you’ve been bitten by the side hustle bug and are considering contract or part-time work. You’re not alone. Experts estimate nearly 44 million Americans have a side hustle and nearly half of all millennials side hustle. But when it comes to secondary streams of income, not all jobs are the same. Some people might […]
