How many times have you found yourself wondering where all the time went over the last week, especially on the weekends? Seven days is a lot of time to get things done, but so often we're juggling a million things that time just seems to evaporate. The trouble is between all the things we juggle from commuting, studying/working, attending meetings, going through our inboxes, … [Read more...]
Self-employed? Don’t miss these tips to save money and taxes
Taxes sure are a drag, but they don't have to be overwhelming if you get a grasp of the basics. Familiarizing yourself with the various forms and filing requirements will also help make the process less stressful. If you're self-employed the following tips can help you save money, taxes and survive this tax season and many more to come. 1. Understand your tax entity Before … [Read more...]
Do you have these top 10 traits of the rich?
"I wanna be rich, lalala lalalala. Full of love, peace and happiness." When I was in fourth grade, R&B duo Calloway came out with their top 10 hit single, "I wanna be rich." Perhaps you remember it. It's quite a cheesy song, but it's upbeat and super catchy. I have no doubt I will be singing that song for the rest of the day because it'll be stuck in my head. I used to … [Read more...]
What’s your persuasion IQ?
Ever notice how some people always seem to be able to get everything they want? No matter how tricky a situation they're put in, they just seem to know how to talk things out to their advantage. One of my good friends has this gift and it's incredibly entertaining to watch. There's an art to persuasion that even the verbally clumsy and introverted (like me) can learn with … [Read more...]
A shiny new laptop at last! Untemplater Income Report February 2017
After almost seven years, I finally got a shiny new laptop! I've been wanting a new laptop for several years already but kept delaying the purchase because I wanted to max out my old computer as much as possible. I was also waiting for Apple to come out with a new 15" MacBook Pro worthy of an upgrade. Apple products are not cheap, but I love them and to me, they are worth the … [Read more...]