Growing up my parents were big fans of Dave Ramsey and his philosophy of getting out debt as quick as possible. When I graduated college and started making my student loan payments that philosophy stuck with me and I tried to make extra $50-$100 a month payments, which severely cut into my pizza and beer […]
My Strategy to Affording College During A Generation of Student Debt
If you plan to enter college soon, then you are probably on the lookout for ways to fund your education. Your first thought may be about student loans. While student loans are helpful, they place you in deep debt when you graduate. If you want to skip the debt, then you should start thinking about […]
The Steps of Funding Your Higher Education
As you prepare to head off to college, you may be crunching numbers and trying to decide whether or not you can actually afford to go. If you worked throughout the summer, you may have a little bit of money saved up, but in reality, college is expensive and it is unlikely that you have […]
How to Make Money as a Virtual Assistant
I’ve been working part-time as a virtual assistant for a while now, and let me tell you: It’s awesome. Sure, there were a few bumps on the road, like that time I almost fell for a shady job ad. But I love the flexibility, the ability to work remotely and the control over my earnings. […]
5 Ways I Get Myself Out the Door Quickly in the Morning
Every single day we spend time getting ourselves ready and prepared to head out into the world, everything from grabbing our keys to getting dressed, to putting on shoes and winter gear. Time management is important for so many reasons and let’s be real here, in the morning it’s mostly to enjoy more sleep. I […]
Supercharge Your Career through a Healthy Lifestyle
With all the stress of work and careers, we often neglect our health as we get older. But it’s time to get back in shape. Time to feel healthy again. The truth is, feeling good about your health can have a big impact on your confidence and how you come across. If you’re feeling good […]
The Silver Linings in My Stressful Work Week
The months of September and October are tough ones for me. They are when I work overtime, a lot, to hit a big deadline at work. It doesn’t seem to matter how long a ramp we give ourselves, it’s always a scramble at the last minute. This year, at six o’clock on deadline day everything […]
Tips For Traveling Businesspeople
For many businesspeople, international travel is just part of the job description. Even famous business people like Ehsan Bayat find themselves frequently going to and from foreign countries for work-related commitments. For many people, work-related travel is seen as a fun adventure, while others find it to be a dreaded necessity of the job. No […]
Test Your Canadian Voter ID Knowledge
The election is nearly here and the get out the vote contingent is doing their best. We’re curious how well Canadians (and others) know the Voter ID requirements. You can, in fact, vote while wearing a pumpkin on your head. A fellow in Ottawa does it routinely, and it is perfectly legal. Can you vote […]
5 Ways College Students Can Make Money While Studying
With the Internet becoming more and more prevalent in our daily lives, there are now many opportunities to make legitimate money online. In addition, there are also many opportunities that are available on campus. Here are five ways you can earn money while you are still in school: 1. Freelance Writing This is a very […]