Buying My First House Impoverished My Family
Overnight, instead of a homeowner’s blissful daydream, the house became a nightmare we couldn’t afford.
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What Bitcoin Reminds Us About Investing Basics
Past performance is not necessarily an indication of future growth. Still, if you really want to try and “get in on the action,” that’s understandable. Remember to make sure you consider all the factors influencing an investment’s future performance—and please, know how much risk you can really afford take.
Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Side Gig Income?
More Americans than ever are earning extra money on the side — driving for Uber, renting out spare rooms, selling items on Etsy, pet sitting, or blogging.
Brokerage Firms Increasingly Catering to Women
New data reveals that the number of women investors is growing — and so are their returns.
What It’s Really Like to Work Full-Time and Be a Mom
Women are inspiring. They hold high-power positions across different industries; they start their own businesses; they raise families. In fact, more than 70 percent of American women with children are in the work force.
5 Tax Things to Do for Your Business
Tax time is just around the corner. In my two decades as a professional bookkeeper working with small-business owners and solopreneurs, I’ve come across some common sticking points that make taxes especially challenging for business owners. Here…
The Spending Chronicles: I’m a Freelancer and Artist, and My Wife is a Cook
As a low-income person and parent, I wanted to dig into my own family’s budget both for myself, and to give people a little glimpse of what living on less really looks like.
What It’s Really Like to be a Working Father
Life never slows down. Most people spend their time working 40-plus hours a week, striving to maintain healthy relationships, spending quality time with their spouse and children, and doing something for themselves in their free time.
6 Important Money Strategies for Single-Income Couples
Before I got married, my husband and I talked about our financial situation, and we both agreed that I’d support our family so he could focus his full attention on school.
How Taking a Year-Long Vacation Can Boost Your Career
After spending one too many late nights at the office, who among us hasn’t fantasized from time to time about leaving all of our responsibilities behind and heading to some far-off location?
When Side Gigs Become a Necessity
Though many workers take on a side hustles by choice rather than out of necessity, some do so to stay afloat while searching for a more supportive or stable job.
How to Protect Your Kids from Identity Theft
Child identity theft isn’t a new phenomenon, but it is a problem that continues to grow.
The Financial Lessons We’re Thankful For
Whether you are single or married, raising kids or childfree, chances are, you spend a lot of time making financial decisions. In fact, one recent study from Prudential found that 95 percent of women are the financial decision-makers in…
Is Black Friday Worth It?
As someone who spent many long years working retail from high school through college, Black Friday has never been a favorite day of mine.
Meeting The Crippling Costs Of Childcare
When I was pregnant, I thought of all the ways I could save money once baby was born. Cloth diapering and breastfeeding were the obvious first choices, followed by the fact that I didn’t have to worry about many parents’ biggest expense: childcare.
How I Recovered from a Lowball Salary
The journalism industry isn’t exactly known for having prestigious, high-paying jobs — Anna Wintour, Anderson Cooper, Ta-Nehisi Coates, etc., excluded, of course.
4 Budget-Friendly Ways To Prepare Your House For Winter
In New England, where I live, winter comes on quickly. Last October I learned that the hard way when a sudden cold snap left me reaching for the thermostat for the first time.
5 Soft Skills You Need to Perfect Before Negotiating
Your soft skills are just as important as your hard skills.
7 Ways to Save Money During the Holidays
The leaves are changing colors, temperatures are cooling, and fall is in the air. And although Christmas carols aren’t on the radio yet, the holidays are just around the corner.
15 Tips for Building an Online Personal Brand
Personal branding is all about creating a reputation — aka, a brand — that represents the sum total of your career and professional persona.