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To start your side hustle, all you may need is a phone and a car.

Are you currently strapped for cash? A lot of people are starting to feel the squeeze on their wallets. Maybe that's why 49% of Millennials have a side hustle. You may not even be that strapped for cash, but still want some extra money to spend. A side hustle can be an easy way to make that extra m...

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23.10.21 02:58 AM - Comment(s)
How do Inflation and Unemployment relate?

During September, the unemployment rate was 5.2%, which is still considerably higher than the pre-pandemic level of 3.5%. In such time the inflation rate (CPI) reached the 13 years high of 5.4%. Is this high inflation rate unfavorable for the economy? Or is there any relation between inflation and ...

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18.10.21 09:43 PM - Comment(s)

Today, many people value hard work to the point of exhaustion, and they can end up getting burned out. While it may seem valiant to work long days and you feel like you're getting a lot done, it can have adverse effects on your ​health. This can affect your overall productivity&...

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11.10.21 06:30 PM - Comment(s)
Career Growth: Which direction is the right direction?

Building a career is at the forefront of every individual's agenda during their professional journey. One such group of professionals is those who carry student debt going into the workforce. Bridgewater Associates' Chief Diversity Officer observed that a higher-paying job is especially attractive ...

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04.10.21 08:47 PM - Comment(s)
How to change careers

Meet Tom, a 40-year old who has been working in healthcare for the past 10+ years. Tom doesn't feel satisfied with his job, but it's all he knows. He thinks to himself, "There's no way I can change careers now. It's too late for me, besides what would I even switch to?" If this sounds lik...

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27.09.21 09:12 PM - Comment(s)
Is it better to pay off debt or save money?

As a general rule you if the money you save has a higher return rate than debt, you should save money; and if the interest of your debt is higher, you should start paying off debt.


Usually one does not have only one type of debt but different such as credit card debt, mortgages, student debt, car lo...

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20.09.21 09:29 PM - Comment(s)
When to refinance student loans
If you have to refinance your student loans, be ready to read the fine print and understand what you're getting into.


Refinancing your student loans can be tempting, especially with the latest news of federal rates getting cut. Now may be the best time to refinance student loans. This is due to interest rates on student loan refinancing staying lower than they have been in a while, some as low as 2.27% for some ca...

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11.09.21 03:23 AM - Comment(s)

Are you currently strapped for cash? A lot of people are starting to feel the squeeze on their wallets. Maybe that's why 34% of Americans have a side hustle. You may not even be that strapped for cash, but still want some extra money to spend. A side hustle can be an easy way to make that extra mon...

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07.09.21 09:47 PM - Comment(s)
How to manage your money in a financial crisis
A financial crisis could be coming with the latest fall in stock prices.

We may not be in a recession yet, but it's almost certain that it will happen soon. With unemployment rising and many businesses closing, you need to be prepared to weather the storm. Even with a government ​stimulus check​, many people will still continue to struggle through a financial crisi...

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07.09.21 09:25 PM - Comment(s)

There is a lot going on right now. It's easy to get lost in the overflow of responsibilities and processing of information. If you feel like there's too much to do, you're not alone. Finding a balance between personal time and work requirements is an experience everyone can understand.


Here's a fri...

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30.08.21 07:52 PM - Comment(s)