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Are you interested in earning some extra money this holiday season? If so, it may be time to consider a part-time job. There are thousands of holiday employment opportunities out there. As long as you keep an open mind and take the right approach, you should be able to find a position that suits you well. Here are five top tips for finding a holiday job: 1. Expand Your Search The last thing you want to...

With the holiday season closing in, it’s safe to assume that you have a lot on your plate. For many, shopping for gifts is at the top of their priority list. While this can be one of the biggest joys of the holiday season, it can soon turn to pain if you don’t take the right approach. In other words, you must have a plan in place that allows you to avoid overspending. Here are three...

Your finances can spiral out of control before you even realize it’s happening. Dealing with out of control finances can be stressful, but with time, effort, and patience, you can regain control of your finances. Learn to say no – even to yourself. It’s easy to lose control of your finances when your money is allocated to too many different things. Take back control by cutting out unnecessary expenses, even some things that you enjoy. Be...

When you’re job searching, you expect for it to take up a large portion of your time. However, you might not expect it to cost a lot of money. Sure, you’re looking for a job so you can make money, but you may have to spend a little money in the process. Here are a few job search expenses, you might have to pay as you seek new employment. Professional clothing. You may have to spend...

More than 7 million Americans work multiple jobs according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some people work a second or third job to make ends meet, to reach financial goals, gain more experience in an industry, or fulfill a passion. One thing is for sure, managing multiple jobs can be mentally, physically, and emotionally taxing. Paying more attention to organization and time management can help relieve the stress that comes with...

Do you cringe when you receive a medical bill in the mail? Like most, you hope for the best but expect the worst. If you find that your bill is higher than expected, there are a couple of things you can do: •    Pay it in full and move on.•    Contact the billing department to dispute the balance. It’s important to remember that medical billing departments can and will make mistakes every now and again. In...

When you look at your budget, it’s important to ask and answer a variety of questions. Here is one of the most important: are there any items you can do without? At first glance, you may not find any items you can comfortably cut from your budget. However, as you dig around, you may soon realize that there are a few opportunities to save. Taking this one step further, there are big one-time purchases that can...

In a perfect world, our cash would flow smoothly from year to year with no major incidents. Unfortunately, life can’t always be perfect. Sometimes we cause our own money problems through overspending or other bad decisions. Other times, money problems are unexpected, caused by situations outside our control. Here are some of the worst money problems to have and tips for dealing with them. Not having enough money for a major expense. Emergency expenses, like a...

If you’re looking for a way to earn extra money, consider turning your hobby into an income stream. Whether your goal is to generate a little extra income or turn your hobby into a full-fledged business or somewhere in between, these tips will help you make a profit from your hobby. Make sure it’s something you enjoy doing. When you choose a hobby you enjoy – rather than one you think will make money –you’re more...

You might overlook the fees you pay because it doesn’t seem like a lot of money, but multiple fees can add up. Avoiding fees is easier than you may think. Late fees Late fees are the penalty imposed when you pay after the due date. Some late fees are more expensive than others. Your landlord, for example, may charge a hefty percentage of your rent as a late fee. Late fees can be avoided by simply...