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19 Fun Summer Jobs for Teens and College Students
Do you (or your teen) have a job for summer yet? It being graduation season, I thought I'd share some common summer job opportunities for teenagers and college students to make extra money. Some of these I've done myself. Others are just some of the more common jobs you hear about. Be sure to share your past job experiences in the comments below. I loved most of my summer jobs. Each brought me a different experience and helped to teach me about myself. Here are 5 jobs I had during the summers and what I liked about them. 5 Summer Jobs for Teens That I've Had Lawn Care - I earned the most money during my high school years mowing lawns. This was a great summer job. It's hard, and requires an initial investment (which my Dad was … [Read More...]
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How to Get Started Freelancing
Making money online isn’t easy but it can pay off big if you apply the right strategy and stick with it — much like anything else in life. As someone who recently quit my day job to freelance full-time, I understand how to get started freelancing for extra money. This type of work — creating [...]
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying for Yet Another Job
When I graduated from college back in 2001, I started my post-college job search with incredible optimism. That lasted about a week. I quickly realized that, while there were untold numbers of potential positions available out there, very few of them fit with my education and qualifications and my own career goals. In desperation, I [...]
Kids Bowl Free and Other Deals of the Week
It’s almost summer! If the kids aren’t out of school yet, they will be soon. There are some great deals right now that will help kick off your summer right. $10,000 Amazon Sweepstakes - If you have some textbooks from last year that you’re looking to sell, try Amazon. If you sell them by July 1st [...]
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10 People Using Vine That Are Making That Money
Looking to make a quick buck or earn extra money on the side? Here are 10 Vine* videos (each 6 seconds or less) with ways you can make some extra cash. *Vine is the new wildly popular video app from the folks at Twitter. 1. Clean out the garage and invite the neighborhood to your [...]
10 Hardcore Money Tattoos to Express Your Financial Self
Think you’re dedicated to earning more, spending less, and getting out of debt? How about getting a money tattoo to prove it? Here are 10 money tattoos from those who are (maybe a too little) passionate about debt, savings, and more. 1. He’s done with credit card debt and a mortgage. Forever. Image by BMEzine.com [...]
10 People Who Can’t Afford It Right Now
With so many people living beyond their means, being able to admit you can’t afford it is a good thing. But don’t use it as a crutch and don’t use it when you’re simply choosing to spend your money elsewhere. It’s more empowering and positive to say “I’m choosing to spend my money on something [...]
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PTM 019 – Event Marketing: How Applying for a Craigslist Job Led to Traveling the World and a Nice Paycheck
I’ve got a double feature for you today. First I’ve got a guest post from Phillip Hines, promotional model and event marketing freelancer. I follow that up with a podcast interview with Phillip where he tells me all about event marketing and how to get part-time jobs in the industry. Enter Phillip Hines… You never [...]
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PTM 032 – How to Use Kickstarter to Launch a Business with Max Valverde of Morninghead
Today’s podcast features Max Valverde, founder and inventor of Morninghead, the revolutionary cure for bed head. Max launched Morninghead on Kickstarter.com, the online crowd-funding platform and achieved his goal times six. In this episode, Max shares how he came up with the idea, how he got the product made, and how to use Kickstarter to [...]
The Four Items You Really Need to Include in Your Estate Planning Checklist
Do you have a will? No? You are not alone. In fact, a RocketLawyer.com survey last year found that over 50% of Americans do not have a last will and testament. Even more troubling is the survey found that over 40% of Baby Boomers age 55 to 64 years-old do not have a will. This [...]
10 Ways to Meet Minimum Spending Requirements For Credit Card Bonuses
So you applied for that new credit card with the huge upfront spending bonus. Now you’re left wondering “how the heck am I going to spend $xxxx.xx in x months.” You might not have even made it that far. You may look at those upfront spending requirements (e.g. spend $5,000 in 3 months and receive [...]
19 Fun Summer Jobs for Teens and College Students
Do you (or your teen) have a job for summer yet? It being graduation season, I thought I’d share some common summer job opportunities for teenagers and college students to make extra money. Some of these I’ve done myself. Others are just some of the more common jobs you hear about. Be sure to share [...]
How to Sell Your House Fast By Focusing On These 3 Key Factors
Houses are selling fast here in North Texas. I hear stories just about every day of houses that are on the market less than seven days. Across the nation, home sales are up from last year, according to the National Association of Realtors. With Spring here, interest rates still low, and all the buzz about [...]
Deals of the Week: Graduation Gifts
Mailboxes overflow with graduation invitations and announcements this month. If it’s a big year for graduates in your circle of family and friends, it can be a bit of a financial strain. Luckily, there are some great gifts out there that won’t break your budget. Target’s Top Registry Items - While this list is obviously for [...]
Quick Money Tips: Life After Retirement
In today’s edition, we take a look at life after retirement. Many people look forward to retirement as a time to relax, travel, and be your own boss. It is a goal you work toward your entire adult life and something to enjoy. However, for many retirees, coming home from work and never going back [...]
What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?
True or false: You assume your spouse’s credit card debt after they die? FALSE! Many spouses are living in fear and worry that they will be saddled with the burden of additional debt when their loved one dies. Adult children are also finding themselves concerned about their parents’ finances as well. The good news is [...]
Mutual of Omaha Bank Review – A Full Suite of Online Banking Options
The city of Omaha sure has it’s name on a lot of products doesn’t it? Never having been to Nebraska myself, I would imagine the whole state is made up of banks, corn, burgers and steaks but there’s a lot of history in this city, and one of the most prominent American companies around happens [...]
The Gerber Grow Up Plan: Sound Investment or a Scheme for Suckers?
We can all recognize the adorable half-smile of the Gerber baby. It has been around long enough that today’s parents and grandparents who are feeding pureed carrots to their little ones once smeared that same Gerber brand baby food in their own hair. That longevity makes it one of the most well-known and trusted baby [...]
Deals of the Week: Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is Sunday. If you haven’t gotten Mom anything yet, don’t despair; you still have time. And we’ve found some great deals for any budget and any Mom. Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista Espresso Maker - This is a great gift for moms who enjoy a cup of joe every morning. Amazon has it for only $199. [...]
Virtual Assistant: A Job Worth Your Time?
If you’re a good fit for the work style, and know where to find the best jobs, being a virtual assistant has plenty of benefits, including great pay. There are now more than 4 million administrative assistants in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many of those are now virtual assistants. The [...]
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