Being formally retired does not mean you have to be completely retired. You may still be restless or in need of extra income after your first career ends, and there are plenty of ways to occupy your time while getting paid. Of course, not every job is fit for the typical retiree. You probably don’t […]
Sometimes college isn’t a fit. Long classes, followed by strenuous exams and a couple of years of little sleep accompanied by blaring music during study hours, weans people away from the whole university idea. The routine of waking up, going to school, eating, then repeating had its grasp for 18 years. Now, it’s time to […]
With companies conducting multiple rounds of interviews nowadays, getting through those first impressions can be a nerve-wracking experience. However, there are some easy steps you can take to nail down the best chance you’ll get at your potential dream job. We all make mistakes, but if there’s one place you want to avoid them as […]
Bored in retirement? In retirement, bored? Overwhelmed by newfound endless freedom? Searching for a low-key job to fill your time with to lessen the ample free time populating your life? We become so accustomed to a work schedule that once we move away from the routine, we grow flustered, unaware of what to do on […]
In today’s climate, finding a job at any age isn’t easy, despite the reports of strong hiring growth. It’s even more challenging for baby boomers to find work, even though they want gainful employment. Why is it so much harder for baby boomers to find jobs despite bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience? The […]
The typical backroom accountant probably wouldn’t do well as a fundraiser, and vice versa. Our personalities and proclivities lend themselves to different professional roles, and knowing your strengths and limitations can be the first step in finding a fruitful career—or side hustle. Do you have a distaste for dinner parties? A shortcoming for socializing? An […]
There’s a long-standing belief that the best path to a six-figure salary is attending college and earning a bachelor’s degree or higher. While this may be the path for some high earners, it’s not necessarily true for everyone. Blue-collar careers don’t require a four-year college degree yet pay over $100,000 a year. Some of these […]
A penny found is better than a penny earned, as you don’t have to pay taxes on the penny found (until you spend it, at least). Even better than seeing a penny, why don’t you try to find something lying around your attic or closet and flip it for a few thousand bucks? This isn’t […]
Many of us roll our eyes when someone tells us to make a living doing what we love. Money is the end, even if we don’t always enjoy the means to that end. What if you could do something fun and make a significant income doing it? While $1,000 per week may not be the […]
How do you spell love? M-O-N-E-Y. Actually, The Fabulous Thunderbirds lied about that, but “M-O-N-E-Y” does spell financial security. With most people struggling to make their income outpace their expenditures, an extra $500 a month could go a long way. The following avenues to extra income are hustles that virtually anyone can do, though some […]
