How many times have you seen a driver speed through a red light? Or heard someone say, “I hope I can make it to pay day.” Or maybe your child puts off their homework until bedtime. Our fast paced lives are packed with places to be, things to do, bills to pay, etc. Is there a way to change that feeling of barely keeping up? Maybe, just maybe, we can learn to create margins in life. A margin could be time, space, money, or anything that relieves us of making reactionary, short term decisions out of necessity.
Category: Job and Career Advice
The Most Difficult Interview Question – And How to Handle It
Interviewing can be a nerve wracking time. Much like a first date, if you don’t say and do the right things, there likely won’t be a second opportunity. Studies have shown the most difficult interview question to be, unfortunately, the one typically asked first: Tell me about yourself. Great. Just great. The toughest question at the beginning. Yet you needn’t let it worry you. Today I’ll offer a strategy for handling that question to get your interview off to a positive start.
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Helping Teens Land That First Job
Spring is often the time of year when teenagers begin their first job. I thought now would be a good time to offer some tips on landing a job when you lack prior experience.
Is It Time To Look For Another Job?
At some point, all of us have asked ourselves that question. Today I’ll discuss some reasons why – or why not – you might want to start looking for that next opportunity. Generations since the 1950’s have seen a huge shift in worker mobility. Loyalty, however defined, by both the company and worker, is largely gone. No longer do companies typically keep workers when business tails off. Workers are much more apt to change not just jobs, but careers, multiple times during their lifetime.
The Two Most Important Areas an Employer Considers When Hiring
All I need are job openings and a great resume and I’ll be in good shape! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that. Let’s explore what employers really look for and why simply possessing a good resume often isn’t enough. Employers look for a combination of competency and culture fit. They need to know you’re likely to do a good job, but they also want a comfort level with your personality.
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Wealth Management with Any Income
Maybe you’ve seen the ads on TV, or while you’re out and about: Financial consulting, investment services, portfolio management, etc. It can sound impossible even to a person with a relatively comfortable middle-class income! Those services, though, can extend to anybody, as can the practices of smart money management and building a more secure financial future. Here are a few simple things that you can do.
Conquer the Budget Beast with Planning and Rewards
You’ve decided that you need a budget, but where do you start? It may seem overwhelming, but with a bit of planning, you can achieve your financial goals. Whether your goal is to be debt free, build up your emergency savings or save for the future, the first step in having extra money to put toward your goals is taking control of what you spend on a daily basis.
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Creating (and Sticking to) a Budget for Financial Health
A budget is a smart and easy step toward financial health regardless of where you work or what you earn. Simply put, a budget is an itemized summary of your likely income and expenses during a given timeframe, such as monthly or annually. Whether you create it in a spreadsheet or handwrite it in a notebook, a budget gives you an overview that helps you.
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Organize Your Finances in Three Steps
Set aside a couple of hours with some good music or your favorite podcast and treat yourself to a more confident financial future by taking three steps toward organizing your finances.
Setting Smart Financial Goals
When taking control of your finances, it’s helpful to set financial goals to keep you on track and build your confidence—that is, as long as they’re achievable. A simple trick can help you develop goals that are a stretch, but won’t leave you feeling defeated. Goals that are S.M.A.R.T.—specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely—lead to greater success.
Conquer the Budget Beast with Planning and Rewards
You’ve decided that you need a budget, but where do you start? It may seem overwhelming, but with a bit of planning, you can achieve your financial goals. Whether your goal is to be debt free, build up your emergency savings or save for the future, the first step in having extra money to put toward your goals is taking control of what you spend on a daily basis.
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Managing Finances If You Have an Irregular Income
If you’re one of the millions of Americans with an irregular income, then you know that managing your finances can be a challenge. Whether you’re a small business owner, an employee with fluctuating hours, someone who works on commission, a seasonal worker, or wait staff whose income depends on tips, you’ve probably faced weeks and months when it was difficult to make ends meet.
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