If you are considering starting a side hustle and you imagine quitting your job one day to take your business full-time, or maybe you just need to make a little extra money in your spare time. When launching a successful side hustle, there are several foundational things you should have in place. What exactly is…
Your investment options go far beyond just stocks. There are several other investment options available for you to invest in 2023. Here’s the what, why, when and how of choosing the best investments for you in 2023. When done responsibly, investing is a great way to grow your money. And many types of investments are…
Budgeting as a couple is critical in managing your household finances. Your budget not only allows you to plan and track where the money will be spent, but it enables you to direct the course of your finances together. It also helps you stay on the same page on your financial goals. When budgeting as…
Becoming a blogger is a great way to express yourself online and, if developed effectively, could allow you the opportunity to make some extra money from home. Every week I come across more and more bloggers that are quitting their 9–5 jobs and are making a full-time living from blogging. Follow this step by step…
Getting on top of your finances can help you feel more in control of your money. Here’s 6 tips on how your money can stretch and go further: 1. Look at where your money’s going Look at where you’re spending your money and try breaking this down into your ‘needs’ and ‘wants’. Your ‘needs’ might…
Retirement Annuity’ can save your retirement plans from disaster. Mrs Sandra is a career woman who worked almost every day of her life. She focused hard in school, got the best grades she could. Once she finished school she started working in a growing company. Thanks to her dedication, the company flourished and after many…
What happens at 30? For some people, turning 30 can feel like a big milestone. But to me, I feel that what is more important is that people should approach 30 with the right mentality – about money/investment, family, and life in general. Since, it is assumed that our teens and twenties are for learning,…
Recession is a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters. During a recession, businesses struggle to make profits, leading to layoffs and job losses. Unemployment rates tend to rise significantly during a recession. Reduced consumer spending: Consumers tend…
Do you have financial goals? Saving will undoubtedly help you achieve them. Learning ways you can save will make managing your finances and achieving your goals easier. Here we tell you how to combine SMART goals with other strategies for more intelligent saving. SMART is a well-known method of setting career goals. Knowing what each…
A professional profile can be essential to your success on Upwork. It’s your introduction to prospective clients, an important opportunity to grab attention and set yourself apart from the competition – not just as part of your proposals but also for potential clients who may discover your profile. Many clients search for freelancers with the…