Since Untemplater started almost a decade ago, its been a place for freelancers, side-hustlers, and entrepreneurs to come together to make more money and break free from the template lifestyle. We've had a fantastic run since 2009, but we're finally hitting roadblocks due to the coronavirus-induced bear market. What's different about this bear market is that we are … [Read more...]
How I Negotiated A Severance Package And Got Paid To Quit My Job
During the financial crisis, I remember being scared about how bad the markets got and wondering if the nosedive would ever bottom out. Even though I had decent job stability back then, I was still fearful of getting laid off. Little did I know, many years later I would end up eagerly raising my hand to get let go of my job and get a severance package. A Seed Is Planted For My … [Read more...]
Can You Get Unemployment Benefits If You Have A Side Business?
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...]
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...]
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...]