Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
Technology has given us the amazing ability to connect, work and play in a much more globalized way. The gig economy is propelled a lot by technology. And it allows you to work for yourself, make money on your own terms and have a little bit more financial and time freedom. It’s the dream if you’re a wanderer at heart, like a little variety of your
Traveling around the world is high on a lot of people’s to do lists. But traveling isn’t free … in fact in a lot of cases it’s incredibly expensive. That said, if you’re willing to do a tad bit of work along the way, there are ways to travel cheaply. House or Pet Sitting Okay, so on the scale of 1 to 10 work-wise house
We all have spending habits that we instinctively know are bad, but forgo changing because it’s a little more challenging than we want it to be. I completely understand, but if this year we could cut just one bad spending habit we’d end up making a really nice (positive) dent in our bank accounts. Not sure what spending habit you should consider cutting? Here is
When I was a kid, I wanted nothing more than a dog. A cute squishy-faced little pug to be specific. One that snorts a lot, snores while he sleeps and is too lazy to do anything much but eat and sleep most days. But, what I didn’t realize when I was younger (naturally) is how expensive having a dog is. So if you’re thinking of
I am the queen of low-cost entertainment. While I don’t mind the occasional “fun” expenditure, the cost of doing things these days simply boggles my mind. To go out for a nice dinner, you’re looking at a bill of around $40 (unless you hit up a happy hour, then you’re good), anytime you want to head to a museum or local event you’re looking at
As you get older, building a life plan gets more important. When you’re young, you have so many dreams and plans, but as you age, they seem to get further and further away. So if you’re looking for a way to get yourself back on track, figure out what you want to do and navigate a way to get there, here are a few tips
First thing’s first, what is an internal locus of control? I admit, it sounds a little loosey-goosey, but hear me out. An internal locus of control is a deep understanding that you, not fate, are in control of your destiny. And where you go in life (both figuratively and literally) is a result of your choices, not some overall unintelligible “plan.” I’ve learned recently that
Finite careers within the confines of the 9-to-5 corporate job market where there are strict salary and time guidelines are normal for lots of people. But those who set up multiple streams of income have a little extra freedom and choice. Are you considering setting up multiple income streams? Here are a few reasons why I think you should: No Job is Ever Really “Safe”
Card skimming can happen in any situation. The best way to prevent credit card skimming is to be aware of the risks that are out there and keep your eyes open. But that sentiment is pretty vague, so where are a few additional tips that you can help you prevent it. Use an RFID Wallet When it comes to trying to prevent credit card skimming,
Happy New Year, welcome to 2019! It’s time to put together that list of New Years Resolutions we’ll be gung-ho for until the end of January when we seemingly “forget” that they exist – oh, is that just me? I both love and loathe New Years. I crave the fresh new start that it brings every year but am disappointed by the fact that
