2020-11-26 16:00
If you’re exploring new job opportunities, you should look beyond the salary to find employee benefits that can make you happier and wealthier. Pay is important, but it’s the per… Read More
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2020-11-24 16:00
A year into starting my first blog I knew two things: I loved writing and I’d made approximately zero dollars from it.
So I decided to self-publish a book.
But I didn’t just comp… Read More
2020-11-19 16:00
Early in my freelance writing career, I had a client who demanded I provide all of my financial information to him as a condition of our contract.
The information he wanted, which included m… Read More
2020-11-17 16:00
There are dozens of apps to help you save money when you shop.
Some give cash back while others offer gift cards and discounts at your favorite stores and on your favorite products. But they… Read More
2020-11-12 16:00
When I started my first blog, I thought it had to include all the categories. Since I knew a little about a lot of things, it seemed right. Including more topics meant that I wouldn’t… Read More
2020-11-10 16:00
I loathe selling things online. Even though it’s a popular side hustle, it’s not my favorite thing to do. It takes forever to take pictures of the item, I despise negotiating wit… Read More
2020-11-05 16:00
Rumor has it that affiliate marketing is dead.
Tell that to Jenny Weg, who makes $2,000 a month with her mom blog. Or Stacy Caprio, a millennial blogger who makes $2,700+ a month with her on… Read More
2020-11-03 16:00
Some of the best side hustle ideas are the ones that combine making money with a favorite hobby or passion. For avid readers, a side gig that pays you to read books could sound like a dream… Read More
2020-10-29 16:00
Writing the perfect resume is challenging. Most people only write or update their resumes when searching for a job. Unless you’re a recruiter, hiring manager, or resume writing profess… Read More
2020-10-28 16:00
The first ten years of my career were a lesson in failure habits. I didn’t realize what the procrastination, time wasting, and laziness were doing to my career until a decade passed an… Read More
2020-10-27 16:00
Early in my career, cover letters and resumes involved a trip to the printer and at least one sleepless night of obsessing over punctuation. Only recently, when I attempted to hire someone m… Read More
2020-10-22 18:32
Looking for a delivery side hustle that could put cash in your pocket quickly? If you’ve got transportation and some spare time, you could get paid to deliver food, groceries, and othe… Read More
2020-10-21 16:00
As a small business owner, I’ve spent years looking for fresh and authentic ways to bring what I offer to those who need it.
I’ve tried many small business marketing ideas and le… Read More
2020-10-20 16:00
If you’re looking for easier ways to manage your money and improve your savings habits, there’s an app for that.
According to a Bankrate survey, nearly two-thirds of smartphone u… Read More
2020-10-19 16:36
There’s no question that many Americans’ finances have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey by investment management company Vanguard similarly found that 60%… Read More
2020-10-15 16:00
If you’re on the hunt for a new job, your resume is a crucial piece of your job application. Recruiters use this document to help them decide whether you move to the next phase of the… Read More
2020-10-14 16:00
There’s this amazing coffee shop in my city just off the beaten path. If you weren’t looking for it, you’d never find it. But somehow they always have just enough people in… Read More
2020-10-13 16:00
Passive income is seldom 100% passive. But while you have to do something to earn cash or rewards, who said that something has to be difficult?
That’s the beauty of passive income apps… Read More
2020-10-08 16:00
Have you ever attended a conference and gone home with 20 different logo T-shirts in your suitcase? Or eaten company-branded cookies during session breaks?
You may be excited about the free… Read More
2020-10-07 16:00
Real estate developer Mike Braeuer first downloaded RVshare in 2018 to sell his $8,800 Jayco Jay Flight trailer.
What he didn’t expect was an overwhelming interest in the rental of his… Read More
2020-10-06 16:00
If you enjoy helping business owners with their day-to-day tasks and want to make money online, you might want to consider a career as a virtual assistant (VA).
You can get started on your o… Read More
2020-10-01 16:00
From mattresses to cars, many of the industries we once thought could only be done in person are now seeing great success online.
One of the most notable is grocery shopping.
In 2019, only 3… Read More
2020-09-30 16:00
Last year I replaced my trusty old Toyota Camry with a beautiful new Hyundai Tucson. I’m not a car enthusiast but that burnt orange body, black leather seats, and turbocharged engine g… Read More
2020-09-29 16:00
You’ve probably read a lot about side gigs you can do online, apps that help you make money, and even weird ways to make money. But what about the good old fashioned odd job?
Odd jobs… Read More
2020-09-23 16:00
If you love art and you’re looking for ways to diversify your investment portfolio, art investing can be a solid choice.
“Not only does [art] appreciate over time, but it’s… Read More
2020-09-22 16:00
Proofreading can be a great money-making side hustle if you’ve got an eye for detail and a solid grasp of the English language. As an online proofreader, you get paid to polish written… Read More
2020-09-17 16:00
In the early days of her business, Gabby Wallace heard you shouldn’t grow a YouTube following until you have a product. But for her, it was the other way around.
“I built up a fo… Read More
2020-09-16 16:00
Starting a side hustle can be a great way to bring in extra income, especially if you need money to grow your emergency fund or pay down debt. With so many ways to make money online or in pe… Read More
2020-09-15 16:00
Day one of your new job can be intimidating. You know you need to learn the ins and out of your new role, but you also want to get along with your coworkers and managers.
The first day at a… Read More
2020-09-10 21:55
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2020-09-10 16:00
Whether you’re looking to earn more, your work goals have changed, or your boss isn’t great, you might be looking to switch careers.
About half of adults have made a dramatic car… Read More
2020-09-09 16:00
Nikki Girard has always loved food. But she never thought that love would turn into an online business earning her thousands of dollars per month.
However, that’s exactly what happened… Read More
2020-09-08 16:00
I used to love the chase of finding the best deal.
I’d research all the stores online and visit the ones that I could in person, looking for flash sales and clearance deals. I’d… Read More
2020-09-03 16:00
After teaching in the classroom for more than 20 years and earning a master’s in education, Laura Saulters was looking for ways to earn money in retirement.
When her friend told her ab… Read More
2020-09-02 16:00
Saving money matters if you’ve got important financial milestones you’re trying to reach, or you just want to be prepared for the inevitable emergency. Becoming a savvy saver mea… Read More
2020-09-01 16:00
If you’re looking for low-stress ways to make money, taking surveys online is a natural side hustle option.
The trick is finding survey sites that are worth your time and energy. LifeP… Read More
2020-08-31 16:00
A recent Bankrate survey found that about one in five Americans don’t save anything. At all.
Most people know they should be saving, but many struggle to get started. They don&rsq&hell…Read More
2020-08-26 16:00
When my husband and I were paying off our student loans, we didn’t have big incomes. But we did have time.
We took on as many side hustles as possible to make extra money, but quickly… Read More
2020-08-25 16:00
I’ve never had much luck making money from survey websites and other similar online side hustles. I get bored easily and I hate taking endless surveys, filling out the same information… Read More
2020-08-24 20:19
If the idea of doing your taxes makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone.
In DollarSprout’s recent Side Hustle Survey, 1 in 5 respondents said that they received an unexpected t… Read More
2020-08-20 16:00
Saving money is always a good thing, and cutting the waste out of your budget is a great place to start.
Chances are, you’re paying for one or more expenses you don’t really need… Read More
2020-08-19 16:00
I’ve never been big on the idea of joining a survey site to make extra money.
They’ve always seemed tedious, time-consuming, and low-paying. Plus, the idea of having my inbox clu… Read More
2020-08-18 16:00
After careful consideration, you’ve decided to leave your job. But how do you break the news? A meeting? Text? Icing message on a cake?
While those are all fair options, your best bet… Read More
2020-08-10 16:00
When I get a new phone, I’m always excited to download the apps, try out the camera, and test its speed. Getting a new phone is fun for me because it only happens every few years.
But… Read More
2020-08-05 16:00
Once you’ve gotten a callback, aced your interview, and received a job offer, it can feel like the pressure is off. But your performance now serves as an extended interview for the job… Read More
2020-07-30 16:00
Picture it: You’ve been sifting through job ads for weeks, looking for the perfect fit. The next one you pull up is an exact match for your skillset.
But the “hard skills”… Read More
2020-07-27 16:00
Shopping for groceries, clothes, and other everyday items can take a toll on your wallet. Taking advantage of cash back apps is a smart move for earning some of what you spend back and savin… Read More
2020-07-24 21:33
Online teaching is reshaping the way people learn, adapting it to fit an increasingly digital world.
With an internet connection and a laptop, it’s possible to learn almost anything fr… Read More
2020-07-21 12:00
Just because blogs came out when we were still saying “World Wide Web” doesn’t mean the entire idea of these personal publications is out of style. The medium has evolved s… Read More
2020-07-15 20:00
DollarSprout turns 5 years old next month. Sometimes I can’t believe we’ve made it this far.
They say that over half of all new businesses don’t live long enough to see the… Read More
2020-07-02 12:00
Looking for a way to scale your business and increase your income without being needed at the office all day? Digital products could be the solution you’re looking for.
There’s a… Read More
2020-07-01 12:00
As the COVID-19 pandemic sends shockwaves through the economy and forces big businesses to cut budgets, freelancers and other independent workers are feeling the squeeze.
Freelancers make up… Read More
2020-06-30 12:00
My grandmother always told me that all I needed was just a dime-size drop of shampoo. In the shower, I would dump a mound on my palm to defy her. I had never been poor.
But, in my 20s, I had… Read More
2020-06-29 12:00
In our increasingly busy world, business owners and entrepreneurs have jam-packed schedules. This doesn’t leave much time for tasks like answering phones, booking travel, or managing s… Read More
2020-06-28 12:00
I’ve been a freelance writer since 2011 — but I consider my first five years in the business a practice round, because I was so unsuccessful.
I spent those years making low five… Read More
2020-06-23 18:03
If you’re reading this, you’re probably aware of the unrest across that country that has resulted from George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police officers. What you might… Read More
2020-06-22 16:00
What’s better than receiving a discount on something you were already going to buy?
What if there’s a way to receive discounts on nearly everything you purchase from your favorit… Read More
2020-06-16 12:00
It wasn’t that long ago that if you wanted to budget, you had to buy desktop software, use an Excel spreadsheet or do it with pen and paper.
But budgeting apps changed the landscape an… Read More
2020-06-15 12:00
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more businesses are struggling to stay afloat.
While big-box stores and well-known brands have managed to survive, it’s been particularly… Read More
2020-06-14 12:00
Have you ever purchased a really expensive eyeshadow palette, tried it out, and then realized you actually hate it?
To make things worse, you waited too long and now you can’t return i… Read More
2020-06-13 12:00
Putting your home up for sale is a big decision that comes with a lot of questions
The biggest question you’ll need to answer is whether you should hire a listing agent or sell your ho… Read More
2020-06-12 12:00
Planning for retirement seems pretty straightforward. You invest a certain amount of money to a retirement portfolio and watch the nest egg grow.
But as you get closer to actually retiring… Read More
2020-06-12 12:00
Several months ago, I decided to leave my job of 14 years to become a full-time freelance writer. But when it was time to give notice, fear overcame me. I’d seen other people leave the… Read More
2020-06-11 12:00
I love a good, versatile accessory.
The kind that works for any occasion. That’s how I feel about my favorite lightweight cardigan. It’s a great layering piece in the winter. I c… Read More
2020-06-10 12:00
Chris Mamula and his wife grew their household income from about $50,000 to nearly $180,000 between 2000 and 2012. Despite this increase, they didn’t move to a larger home, upgrade the… Read More
2020-06-09 16:00
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy.
According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), they make up 99.7% of U.S. employers and 97.7% of U.S. exporters. In addition to suppo… Read More
2020-06-09 12:00
When my husband and I bought our house, we found we had way more space than we needed. We knew we’d grow into it but it felt like a waste to have two empty rooms collecting dust for a… Read More
2020-06-08 12:00
A few years ago, I got an invitation to attend a research study hosted by a local skincare company. They were launching a new line of products and wanted feedback from 20 to 25 year-old-wome… Read More
2020-06-07 12:00
In a few decades, blockchain technology may rank as high as the steam engine and the internet when measuring its impact on society.
But few people are aware of what blockchain is or how it c… Read More
2020-06-06 12:00
Imagine what life would be like if you spent less money on bills every month. You’d have more cash to put toward savings, retirement, and or luxuries like travel or dining out. You&rsq&hell…Read More
2020-06-05 12:00
According to a recent survey, approximately 300 million Americans have some form of debt. That’s a lot of people — and a lot of debt.
What if you want to take control of your deb… Read More
2020-06-04 12:00
Every day, search engines, social media platforms, and blogs collect and store your data. When you spend time on these websites, e-commerce stores and other businesses learn about your brows… Read More
2020-06-03 12:00
Most people use social media for things like catching up with friends across the country, watching sports highlights, or reading the news.
But now you can also use social media to make money… Read More
2020-06-02 12:00
Like most college students, I was always looking for easy ways to make money. I had rent, books, sorority dues, and plenty of other things to pay for. A few months into my freshman year, a g… Read More
2020-06-01 18:15
Work from home jobs have become extremely popular.
115% more popular according to a recent study by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics.
As such, it’s no surprise that the 1.8 mill… Read More
2020-06-01 12:00
The first time I ever negotiated for a higher salary was equal parts empowering and terrifying. I’d just been offered a great opportunity to advance my career. I still had my other job… Read More
2020-05-30 12:00
I hated my first job out of college.
I was working as a newspaper reporter in a small town where I didn’t know anyone. I worked from 2 to 10 p.m., which left little time to hang out wi… Read More
2020-05-29 12:00
I’ve been lucky enough to land dozens of job interviews in my lifetime. Through my interview experience, I’ve learned that preparation is the key to success. By preparing for eac… Read More
2020-05-28 12:00
For some reason, I can remember every job interview I’ve been on in my adult life. Maybe it’s the profuse sweating or the responses that I swore sounded better in my head.
For ma… Read More
2020-05-27 16:00
Unless you live in a city or somewhere with good public transit, you probably spend a lot of time in your car.
With all that driving — to and from work, running errands, visiting frien… Read More
2020-05-26 12:00
When my husband and I were spending every extra penny of income to pay off our student loans, I assumed the financial freedom that came with being debt-free would allow me to be happier.
I w… Read More
2020-05-25 12:00
If you’re considering cutting cable TV, you’re not alone.
Nowadays, only 78% percent of U.S. homes subscribe to a pay-TV service of some kind, down 8% percent in five years. And… Read More
2020-05-24 12:00
Everyone from job candidates to big corporations needs help reaching their goals.
In order to reach those goals, individuals and businesses will often enlist the services of a consultant.
Mo… Read More
2020-05-23 12:00
No one likes to deal with taxes. They’re confusing, complicated and an overall pain. Sometimes it seems easier to just ignore them.
But if you understand taxes, specifically your tax b… Read More
2020-05-23 12:00
Debt is a four-letter word in many households. Some people don’t want to talk about it or face the debt they owe. Whether it’s because they’re ashamed of their debt or they… Read More
2020-05-22 18:12
If you own a car, you know that car payments, gas, maintenance, and repairs can add up quickly.
In fact, according to AAA, it costs an average of $706 per month to own a car. But there are w… Read More
2020-05-14 12:00
Though you might use an eight-hour workday to benchmark your productivity, research suggests workers are only productive for about three hours during that time frame.
Whether you’re wo… Read More
2020-05-12 12:00
In 2018, content strategist and marketing consultant Jaclyn Schiff spun her marketing expertise into a valuable service no one else specialized in: business podcast repurposing.
Her company… Read More
2020-05-08 14:01
I suffer from a common shopper’s conundrum: I love saving money, but I hate shopping around for the best deal.
In the past, every time I would get ready to check out online, I’d… Read More
2020-05-07 12:00
Gender norms have shifted significantly over the last 50 years.
For most of American history, it was common for men to be the sole or primary provider in the family while women stayed home t… Read More
2020-04-28 12:00
As we progress in our careers, we tend to make more money. Especially as we add new skills, move on to larger companies, and start managing other people. But sometimes we discover that a hig… Read More
2020-04-28 12:00
If you’re in the process of paying off debt, it doesn’t take long to realize how life-altering it is. Whether it’s giving up takeout or skipping a weekend getaway, these li… Read More
2020-04-23 12:00
Like a lot of millennials, I do as much as possible to stay healthy. I work out, eat more salads than doughnuts, and try to only have one drink at parties.
I don’t live this way becaus… Read More
2020-04-21 12:00
Most people pursue graduate school because they want to grow professionally, land their dream job, and make more money.
But sometimes it’s more expensive than you realize or it may not… Read More
2020-04-17 20:30
Medical debt is a reality for almost one-third of America’s workforce.
A recent survey by Salary Finance showed that 32% of working Americans have outstanding medical debt. What’… Read More
2020-04-14 12:00
When you start dating someone, you probably don’t wonder what their credit score is or how much debt they have.
You’re more focused on their personality, how they treat you, and… Read More
2020-04-13 12:00
Netflix’s latest reality show, Love is Blind, had some standout moments. One of the most significant was the look on Matt Barnett’s face when his new fiance, Amber Pike, revealed… Read More
2020-04-07 12:00
The quest for self-discovery is a neverending journey. The more we know ourselves the more we have to look at not just our good qualities but our negative ones as well.
A tool that many find… Read More
2020-04-06 16:00
As a parent, you want to give your children the world. But when it comes to paying for their college education, should you be responsible for footing the bill?
The answer is more nuanced tha… Read More
2020-04-01 18:27
Although there may be some instances when it’s necessary, most of us rarely write checks anymore. Even if you write one check a year, it’s important that you know how to stop a c… Read More
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