It felt great writing my recent post, How I Negotiated A Severance Package And Got Paid To Quit My Job, and I’m glad that I am able to help spread hope to more people that it is possible to negotiate a severance instead of simply handing in your two weeks notice. Shortly after I published the post, a reader asked me a great follow-up question: Is it possible to get unemployment … [Read more...]

Who doesn’t love finding new wacky ways to make more money? Technology has made it super convenient to use your skills, idle assets and everyday habits to make more money on your own time. If you set yourself up for success and are determined enough, you could make thousands of extra dollars each year. Whether you pick up one side gig or 20, there are all sorts of fun, weird … [Read more...]

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...]

It's been almost two years since I left my desk job to focus on freelancing and being self-employed full-time. There have been some cons but mostly a lot of pros. It is crazy how fast the time has gone. It's also been one year since I went back to work for my former employer, but as a freelancer not as a full-time employee. I'm winding down my partnership with them soon - … [Read more...]

If you live in the Bay Area like me, you hear the word startup constantly. If you don't work for one, chances are at least a few of your friends do. In my case, my brother-in-law and at least ten of my friends work at startups. Most of them aren't that thrilled about the hours they're putting in or the pay they're getting, but they are living the Silicon Valley dream. If you … [Read more...]