Before I became a parent, I was obsessed with organizing. I had a specific place for everything in the house and on my computer. Sure I'd still get messy here and there, and the kitchen drawers would gradually go from neat to messy over and over again. But, I generally felt quite organized. Once I gave birth and sleep deprivation kicked in, all of my organization went out the … [Read more...]
Business Expenses List: Tax Write-Offs That Save You Money
If you create a successful business, paying taxes is inevitable. But it can be a lot less painful if you use the tax code to your advantage and maximize your business's tax deductions. Bookmark this business expenses list and utilize as many tax write-offs as you can to save money for your hard work. Running a business is a lot of fun until the tax man comes beating down … [Read more...]
10 Important Year End To Dos
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...]