Our generation is one of maximum mobility. We have the freedom to live almost anywhere we want, so long as we have a good job and enough money to maintain a decent standard of living wherever we go. Approximately 6 in 10 Americans have moved at least once in their lives, whether it was for economic … [Continue Reading]
Sometimes, the best jobs aren’t the ones that pay the most, but the ones that are meaningful and contribute to improving society. Although in some cases, leading a happy and fulfilling life means trading high pay for job satisfaction, there are many instances of jobs that help people and offer a … [Continue Reading]
Many young people these days have probably completely forgotten about checks. In the last 5 years, I think I’ve written about a dozen checks. With debit and credit cards, bank transfers, ACH and wire transfers, PayPal, and other mediums, it doesn’t seem like we use personal checks all that often … [Continue Reading]
It shouldn’t be hard to save $100 these days. Unless you are the cheapest and most boring person alive who eats Ramen noodles every day and spends Friday and Saturday making shadow puppets with your hands, there are at least one or two wasteful activities you could skip in the next month that … [Continue Reading]
Winning the lottery is usually one of the best things to ever happen to an individual, but without mental and financial preparation for what is to come next, winning can turn into a complete nightmare. At some point in our lives, we all fantasize about being multimillionaires, and unfortunately, … [Continue Reading]
Ah, summertime. For a few months each year, you’re free from demanding professors, countless essays that you wish you hadn’t procrastinated on, midterms, finals, presentations, and who-knows-how-many-all-nighters you pulled. Behind the façade of endless freedom and sunshine however, are student … [Continue Reading]
A lot of people dream about working for themselves and/or working from home, but only a fraction of the dreamers ever make this a reality. Freelancing seems like a great alternative to traditional employment, but it certainly isn’t for everyone. Freelance work requires self-motivation, hours of … [Continue Reading]
Once upon a time, everyone had to buy multiple newspapers and check endless listings of classified ads if they were looking for a job, car, home or apartment. With the advent of the internet, anyone in any part of the world can now visit Craigslist, an online classifieds site sorted by city, to buy … [Continue Reading]
Credit scores are some of the most confusing, yet essential components of personal finance. Reminiscent of our school days, consumers are basically “graded” on how well we manage our finances, ranging from Excellent to Poor, rather than A to F. If you’ve never applied for a mortgage or auto … [Continue Reading]
In 2009, Ally Financial created Ally Bank, an online banking provider offering an array of low cost services not available at most other institutions. By not maintaining a physical location, Ally Bank is able to pass on the company’s savings to consumers in the form of lower fees and higher … [Continue Reading]
If you’re fortunate enough to have a job you love or are well-paid, going above and beyond what is expected of you in the workplace is key to not only keeping your job, but potentially getting a promotion and a raise. Sucking up to your boss doesn’t exactly do it and may actually cause more harm … [Continue Reading]
Leaving one job and starting another, especially in a different career or industry, can be particularly stressful. There are many good reasons to change jobs, but before leaving a position it is important to think about how this change will benefit you personally, professionally, and financially in … [Continue Reading]
Working the usual 9-5 isn’t for everyone. Even working at a brick and mortar office, regardless of your rank in the business or organization, isn’t for everyone, especially if you aren’t getting compensated for all the hard work you put in. Or maybe you have young kids at home, are a little … [Continue Reading]
With the health of the economy still in the spotlight, a steady source of income is more important than ever. Unfortunately, with the federal government requiring American citizens to own and maintain health insurance starting in 2014, the cost of premiums may be a burden for many small businesses, … [Continue Reading]
There are nearly four job applicants for every job opening and this can make it very difficult to stand out when you are applying for a new job, whether you are a recent graduate looking for your first position or a veteran candidate looking to make that jump into a new industry, career, or … [Continue Reading]
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