Does your spouse seem to be running out of money his or her bills every month? Your partner's financial literacy may need some improvement. The good news is that there are straightforward, accessible ways to enhance it. Before doing so, your loved one will need an introduction to what it is, and why it is essential. What is financial literacy? Simply put, this…
If going to work seems like an endless chore, you might need to consider a career change and moving on with your life. Having a career change at any point in your life can seem like a very stressful experience and most people will avoid doing it, just so they don’t lose that sense of security that their stable job offers. There are…
Money is a complicated thing these days. Fortunately, there are some useful strategies to help you manage your money effectively. Debt piles up quickly, especially if you took out loans to fund your education. Credit cards are easy to get and hard to get out from under. For this reason, it is important to learn basic money management skills. We are thrown out…
Here are some basic financial planning strategies which will help you get ready for any unexpected expenses. Life is interesting. But sometimes it tends to throw some hard moments that are really hard to predict. It’s true that the punch you don’t see coming puts you down, but you don’t have to land on a hard merciless surface. In the economic time we…
From a young age, society has conditioned us to believe that we must live our lives at work. We must start the cycle by learning the skills we need in order to get a job and start a career, in order to earn money which in turn allows us to live as well as feed the growth of the economy. But what many…
If you are planning to travel, make sure to keep in mind these travel safety tips. The following travel safety tips that have been outlining below can make your travel adventurous, eventful, and memorable and at the same time very safe. While traveling, these are the essentials that should always be followed to avoid getting yourself in an embarrassing or an awkward situation.…
Many probably won't have heard of Auroville in Pondicherry, India, but it currently houses over 10,000 people from all over the world. It is the world’s largest spiritual utopia. Auroville means “the City of Dawn”. The promise of a money-free existence, surrounded by people who believe in the energy, who wouldn’t want to live there. It was founded in 1968 by a French…
What is the meaning of sacrifice in terms of finances and personal development? Is there a reward in the end? One of the best tidbits of advice I’ve received came from a friend who had been living very minimally, for months, to the point that I was concerned for his well-being. He had reached a point where he only kept up with the…
More and more people are living alone in their adult lives, with career-driven individuals choosing to spend longer as a singleton before settling down. Many may choose to live with roommates, but when you strike out on your own, it’s an entirely different feeling. Being on your own for the first time can be daunting, but it has plenty of benefits. Here’s how you…
In order to make money online, you just have to be decisive, patient and spend time to build your reputation. This arbitrary and rather abstract term that we use on a daily basis, known as the Internet, could actually help us increase our monthly and annual income for a buck or two. Having been a member of this community for a long time,…