December has arrived and New Year's will be here before we know it! With the crazy bustle of the holidays upon us all, it's easy to lose track of all the goals we set back in January and many other important tasks. Before you get lost in the bustle, make sure you don't forget to tackle these 10 important year end to dos. 1. Submit all open enrollment documents In case your HR … [Read more...]
The Struggle Is Real For Bloggers, Creators, And Online Entrepreneurs
Something great, but also disappointing happened to me the other day. I wrote a guest post for CNBC that did well about how it may now require $350,000 a year to live a middle-class lifestyle in an expensive city with a family. Then MarketWatch decided to pick up the post on their website. The article was the #1 most popular post for two days as well. Then … [Read more...]
Should You Switch Jobs? 8 Factors To Consider Before Starting A New Job
Work can turn into such a grind over time that we start daydreaming about doing something else. If you've been in the workforce for at least five years, I'm sure you've thought about jumping ship many times already. But daydreaming about changing jobs is quite different than actively pursuing a new position. After all, it takes time and effort to land interviews and find a new … [Read more...]
LINK by Prudential Review: Reach Financial Goals Easier
One of the main reasons I was able to leave my office job to pursue my dreams as a writer, small business owner, and now be a stay-at-home-mom is financial independence. I became financially independent through discipline, setting goals, and educating myself on personal finance topics. It wasn't always easy! In today's hectic and competitive world, designing a clear financial … [Read more...]
Vibram FiveFingers Review: My Discovery of “Barefoot” Hiking
There are a lot of shoes in the world, and Vibrams are some of the strangest. As a result, you may be wondering what it's like to wear them. This Vibram FiveFingers Review goes into detail of my own experience discovering and wearing this funny line of footwear. Strange Shoe Sightings The first time I saw Vibram FiveFingers shoes I scrunched up my face and thought “EW what is … [Read more...]