How Much Are You Really Earning?

How Much Are You Really Earning?

If you are like many, you see your salary of $50,000 per year and never think twice about it. But you should. You need to figure out what your real hourly wage is and then answer two important questions. I’ll get to these questions later on, but first we have to...
Tips For Finding A Job In 2015

Tips For Finding A Job In 2015

Back in 2013, I was laid off from my job. It was the first time it ever happened to me and I wasn’t sure how to feel. Part of me was stunned ñ I worked for a very small company and things were great. The other parts of me were scared and excited at the same...
How to Kick Unemployment’s Butt!

How to Kick Unemployment’s Butt!

Two and a half months ago, my wife left her job for reasons that I can’t discuss. Regardless of the reason, she was left without an offer from another company. It was what led me to write the post titled, “Emergency Funds Exist for a Reason.” It was...
Traits of a Successful New Business

Traits of a Successful New Business

Over the past few years, I’ve been more and more intrigued with the idea of starting my own business. I’m not sure if it is the idea of working for myself, or trying to find a way to earn a living without working a 9 to 5 that is so appealing, but...
3 Marketable Skills that are Easy to Learn

3 Marketable Skills that are Easy to Learn

I’ve been enjoying my “new” job for almost two years now. It’s amazing how fast time goes when you are enjoying what you do. While I am quite busy in my new job, I do enjoy it – a lot; and I wouldn’t have been able to get this job...