Nobody likes to think about recessions and their economic impacts on lives and finances. Nevertheless, many people have lived through and experienced the plights of recessions. Although they take a toll on virtually everyone, members of society who are most vulnerable and least prepared tend to suffer on considerably higher levels.

This is what makes financial preparation absolutely paramount. Failure to plan is ultimately a plan to fail. However, the …

When we think about a job, it’s main purpose is usually just to make us some money and pay the bills kind of deal.

However, when we think about a career, there is so much more that goes into it.

Our choice of career can affect our potential income, opportunities and lifestyle. While some people fall into their dream career straight after school, many take a lot longer. It …

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 …

Countless individuals dream of enjoying lucrative YouTube careers which rake in thousands (if not tens of thousands) of dollars each month. However, this is often easier said than done. Creating a career as a YouTube star requires more work than most people might think. First and foremost, the content creator must get their channel monetized, which then permits companies to run ads on their videos. However, as stated by The …

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Many individuals dream of earning thousands of dollars each month on Instagram. While this can happen, lucrative Instagram careers generally take time and require die-hard, and a lot of followers. Some even get easy payday loans to get going.

Also if you are just going in for the money, then good luck. People who are doing great on Instagram are following …

As the business world evolves, more and more individuals are deciding to become small business owners. Of course, there are various reasons for this. Some people like the idea of owning an enterprise so they can spend more time with their loves ones.

Others, may be in search of just higher pay and more lucrative, financial opportunities. So they can enjoy life more and even send their kids to better …

As people get older, some may believe that their acquired money habits will continue to serve them. While decades of money experience does have it's pros, most seniors still struggle to save enough for retirement. Even the ones who are strong enough to continue working. The last thing you need when you are old is some young person harassing you because you are late on your bills.

Senior …

Financial freedom, financial security, and financial prowess are feats which some people spend decades working to achieve. Like most things in life, the earlier one begins to practice, the better off they will be. In the case of financial independence, teenagers who learn advantageous skills before becoming adults are more likely to be able to handle events later in life like planning a wedding or having funds available to pay …

The ability to support oneself is a paramount life skill for any adult. However, despite the gravity of this skill, many young adults still struggle with it. Habits have a tendency to stick, especially in one's formative years of adulthood. A lack of preparation and necessary skills usually breeds bad habits which in turn engender downward spirals.

Moreover, individuals who lack the ability to financially support themselves often fall into …

At some point and time in most people's lives, they will be ready to pack up and move. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, they may have received a job promotion or relocation. In other cases, a family may be ready for a new beginning or simply want to be closer to relatives. Nevertheless, there are countless motivators which can cause people to move across the state, …