It may sound old-fashioned in an age of online investing, but everybody needs to have uninvested cash – at least a little. But the problem is interest rates. They’re still at historically low levels in all the usual places, like local banks. That’s why we need to take a close look at the two best […]
When you’re self-employed, increasing business is a constant effort. Normally, you’ll do this by growing your main business. But you can also do it by adding income streams, from sources not directly related to your main business. Usually those income streams will mostly provide additional revenue. But sometimes they can even be used to increase […]
It’s possible to reach financial independence either with your own business or a job. But there are five reasons why it’s more likely to happen if you own your own business. 1. There’s No Limit on Your Income When you hold a job – any job – there’s usually an income range that determines how […]
Freelancers in any industry can find themselves in a precarious situation when it comes to buying certain types of insurance. Without an employer to help negotiate plans or foot part of the bill, they may be stuck paying for pricey, unsubsidized health insurance coverage, for example. Insurance options for freelancer can be a difficult area […]
If you like your existing employer and work situation, switching careers – or positions – may cause some growing pains. And if you’re a new college graduate just starting out, you’re right to worry how the first job of your career might impact your goals in the long run. Then there are the numerous factors […]