Retirement accounts are powerful financial tools that allow you to save for the future and cut your taxes at the same time. They’re brilliant. But if you work for yourself, or don’t have a traditional day job with a 401k, you ... Continue Reading
Career & Business

Get clear about what you want out of your career or personal business. Consider not only the income you want, but also who you want to work with and what motivates you every day.
5 Financial Tips for a Successful Career Transition
An important aspect of changing careers is how to prepare your finances so the transition is as smooth as possible. Taking the leap from one company to another, or from employee to entrepreneur, can be scary. Instead of ... Continue Reading
How to Make Money Using Skills and Resources You Already Have
When you think about making more money, you might believe that it takes getting more education or training. Or landing more customers to buy your products. That's not always the case because there are many ways to make ... Continue Reading
Start Your Own Home Business (AUDIO)
If you want to start your own home business to follow a passion, create more flexibility in your life, or supplement income from your day job, there are more options now than ever. Saving more of your current income is ... Continue Reading
How to Find Multiple Sources of Income
Fellow personal finance writer Kimberly Palmer took the reins for Money Girl episode 218 and wrote a great post called "How to Find a Second Source of Income" where she offers some great ideas and tips to get you thinking ... Continue Reading

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