As you grow older and gain financial clarity, there may come a time you feel the need to establish your own personal brand. However, setting up a personal brand can be daunting. This is why most people give up halfway. This article walks you through the things you need to keep in mind when you set out to establish a personal brand.

What Is a Personal Brand?

A personal brand …

There are countless reasons you may be considering leaving your current job, from relocating, to a career pivot, to simply wanting to take a break! Whatever the reason is, it is both an exciting and daunting prospect to soon be without the financial security that comes with a regular paycheque.

Job resignations are a part of building a career across multiple companies. However, they require considerable financial preparation and a …

Purchasing a car, especially for the first time, marks a monumental and significant (Sometimes stressful) milestone in any person's life. In many regards, a new car represents freedom and the ability to go wherever one pleases without having to rely on public transportation, rides from friends/family, or rideshare services such as Lyft or Uber.

Nevertheless, the freedom associated with car ownership simultaneously comes with responsibility. Before one can get to …

Purchasing a home can be an exciting and monumental event in any person's life, especially if it’s the first time. The anticipation of owning a house and enjoying all the associated benefits is understandably exhilarating. However, buying a home requires extensive preparation. As a result, purchasing a home is one of the most costly and time-consuming events.

Let's say you want to buy a home in Toronto. This requires a …

As entrepreneurship and self-employment continue to rise, more and more people are looking for ways to go into business for themselves.

Sometimes this is done via freelancing, entering the gig economy, starting a business, or even purchasing a business.

With the proper execution, buying an already existing enterprise can be beneficial; however, without the required steps and precautions, such a purchase can be financially devastating. Thankfully, the following steps will …

Most people enjoy traveling and would love an opportunity to pack a bag and go on a trip. However, one of the biggest barriers obstructing this desire is the lack of money.

Many individuals do not have the funds to travel consistently and simultaneously cover the extensive costs. It is a stretch to pay for airfare, accommodation, etc., while still paying their monthly rent and utility bills at home. Money …

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The ability to advance one's career is a critically paramount factor of success. However, furthering a career is often easier said than executed, depending on the given occupation. That is largely attributed to the fact that the natures of different careers maintain considerable variations. Moreover, each person has certain responsibilities, brands, and tasks that contribute to their current occupations. Despite the …

Hiring the right employees is one of the most important factors for any entrepreneur or business owner. Many individuals who are responsible for running an enterprise often find themselves wondering about the best ways to hire the most qualified candidates. Granted, there are some age-old tips: perform background checks on potential prospects, require references, and determine whether or not the candidate will add value to the company. Still, merely following …

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Virtually everyone has heard of passive income at one point or another. Wikipedia defines passive income as "income resulting from cash flow received on a regular basis, requiring minimal to no effort by the recipient to maintain it." Having a passive income can save you from financial distress. For example, if a person loses their main source of income, passive …

In many cases, when people choose certain career paths, they stick with these paths for the rest of their work life. However, this is not always how matters play out. There are various situations and circumstances which may prompt people to switch their current careers. If done properly, this transition can be relatively smooth; if not, the transition can be an absolute nightmare. Thankfully, there are a variety of …