If you have a full-time job with benefits and a steady salary, it can be terrifying to think about taking the plunge to freelance work. However, there are lots of benefits to making the move that may one day sway you in that direction. Before you do, however, it’s important to ready yourself by taking the necessary steps to ease yourself into the transition. Making the … [Read more...] about Making the Move to Freelance
Archives for April 2017
How to Make Compound Interest Work for You
Albert Einstein, the famous scientist once said that “the most powerful force in the universe is compound interest.” It is surprising therefore that the miracle of compound interest gets overlooked in financial planning. What is Compound Interest? The word interest brings to mind debt for most people. However, interest doesn’t only come into play on money you borrow, … [Read more...] about How to Make Compound Interest Work for You
How to Reduce Your Monthly Expense in 4 Key Areas
If you're like most of us, you're always looking for ways to save money on your monthly expenses. You do your due diligence and replace light bulbs, lower your heat, raise the air conditioning, shut off lights in rooms not occupied, and turn off the water while washing up. These are wonderful ways to start the process and learn how to reduce expense without … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Your Monthly Expense in 4 Key Areas
How to Plan Your Life According to the Season You’re In
Oh, the seasons of life. Right now I'm in the "married with four children" season. Ten years ago, If you would have told me that I'd ever be in this season, I would have laughed at you. Well, life, it looks like you're the one laughing. Seasons are often unexpected or unplanned, but that's just life in general. In all honestly, I absolutely love the season I'm in, … [Read more...] about How to Plan Your Life According to the Season You’re In
How to Lower Your Financial Stress and Get Motivated
If stress is in the way of your success, it’s no surprise. Sane and sober decisions can only be made when you are relatively at peace with the things and forces around you. Success follows your displays of leadership, and those displays occur in moments where you remain calm amidst the chaos that affects everyone and everything around you. But, when the stress is … [Read more...] about How to Lower Your Financial Stress and Get Motivated