There are plenty of good reasons to take on a side hustle. For some, it’s a matter of using the extra money to pay off debt or build savings. For others, it’s a means of having more spending cash to go out and take vacations. But money aside, a side...
More than 70% of Americans fall short of the often-recommended level of emergency savings, according to a new Bankrate.com report. And many have no emergency savings at all. According to the report, 23% of Americans have no emergency savings whatsoever, while 22% have less than three months’ worth of expenses...
Before you retire, the last few months at work is a time to prepare. Those who want to retire may dream about the possibilities; those who dread retirement may be having nightmares. Expectations about what retirement living will be like cannot be avoided. But at the same time it's...
The term side hustle comes at least partly from the nature of how people perform these types of jobs. Part-time or second job doesn’t really cover it because this is work that involves hustling. Whether you drive for a ride share service, have your own website, or do something more...
Money allows you to live the life you want to live, if you spend it appropriately. Certain things are worth splurging on, like products or services that will earn you more money in the future, education, and experiences. Here are six things that are worth buying, according to...
The benefit of saving for retirement in a 401(k) versus an IRA is the fact that the former comes with a much higher annual contribution limit, no matter your age. Last year, 401(k) contributions were capped at $18,000 for workers under 50 and $24,000 for those 50 and over....
Everyone wants to have a financially secure retirement, but to get there, you'll have to save and plan. Just getting started with a retirement savings strategy can be the hardest part of getting on the road to retiring richer. Once you've begun, though, there are some things you can do...
Millennials tend to get a bad rap on the whole and their work habits are no exception. You'll often hear younger workers referred to as "spoiled," "entitled," or even just "obnoxious." But actually, this oft-beaten-down generation is pretty misunderstood when it comes to all things career related. Here a...
Keeping a “poker face” can win you lots of money in business, as well as in the casino. Making smart decisions in high-stakes environments has a lot to do with not giving away your own information while learning as much as possible about your opponent, a study released this week...
Being a freelancer certainly has its benefits, like the ability to manage your own schedule and be your own boss. On the flip side, it also means losing out on key workplace benefits like subsidized health insurance and paid time off. Just as importantly, it means not having access...
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