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50+ Free & Fun Things to do with Friends at Home
One of the first things that get cut from every budget is expensive activities, right? Out the door goes all the lattes and visits to the movie theater. But finding fun things to do with friends at home turns out to be a lot easier than expected. It’s important to find free things to do…
How much is $40,000 a year per hour?
$40,000 a year is an excellent starting salary – but how much is $40,000 a year per hour, week, or month? To figure out your hourly pay rate at any salary, let’s start with the basics. There are 52 weeks in a year and each is a 40 hour work week (on average). (Let’s not…
Financial Literacy for Kids: Lesson Ideas by Age Group
Being a parent means having a lot of complicated conversations, from religious beliefs to money and everything in between. Thankfully, there are some excellent resources for financial literacy for kids to help keep things age-appropriate and easy to understand. What is basic financial literacy? Basic financial literacy is the understanding of various economic ideas. The basics of…
10 Tips to Network Online Using Social Media
Networking is essential whether you’re looking for a new job, finding a mentor, or looking for potential new hires. Since COVID hit, networking online is even more crucial than before. What are the benefits of online networking? Networking online is more than just kickstarting your net job search. It can be a great way to…
How to Navigate Negotiating a Job Counteroffer
You’re finally ready to jump from your current position to a new job offer and have made it through the process of dusting off your resume and sitting through hours of tough interviews. You’ve landed a sweet gig that’ll give you a new challenge and that extra time off for that trip to Hawaii you’ve…
Grocery on a Budget: Easily Cut Your Bill by Half
We’d been struggling with keeping our grocery on a budget for the past…well, since we started budgeting. So I sat down to make a game plan that I know you can probably use as well. Staying on track with your food budget starts with finding cheaper options and easier ones that you’ll be able to use…