Lately, it seems like a lot of my friends and family have been looking for ways to downsize and simplify their lives. Even my husband and I have been thinking more about what things we actually need and what items we have been sitting around collecting dust that we haven’t used or looked at in […]
How to Identify Work-at-Home Opportunities That Aren’t Scams
If this is your first foray into exploring work-at-home opportunities, it can be a little bit daunting. How do you decipher between what’s legit and what’s a scam? Where do you even start to look for jobs? (Hint: you’ve come to the right place.) Today’s post is focused on sharing some answers to these questions as […]
5 Tips For Negotiating a Raise
Has it been awhile since you’ve gotten a raise? You’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by Bankrate in 2017, 52% of American workers surveyed did not receive a raise in the last 12 months. And of the 48% who did make more money, 18% did so by getting a new job that paid […]
Six Ways to Fund Your Summer Vacation
By Christy Schutz Now that Spring has officially sprung, and as the school year winds down to a close, I can’t stop daydreaming about taking a summer vacation. Vacations are few and far between in our family. With all the commitments my husband and I have professionally, coupled with the school activities my daughter has […]
Four Productivity Hacks For Remote Workers
By Christy Schutz Though we are all blessed with the same 24 hours a day, most of us are interested in getting MORE out of our time. The premise of “work smarter, not harder” is an attractive one, but what are some concrete ways to be more productive as a work-at-home professional? This question was […]