Professional Networking: How to Network Effectively
"It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Cliche, yes. True? Absolutely when it comes to networking. Networking can unlock opportunities, stimulate new ideas, help you get closer to your dream job, or even skyrocket your business to success. For many of us, networking does not come naturally, especially for those who are shy or timid. So, ...
I hate my job, now what?
One of the most amazing things about being alive is that we’re seeing the rise of different job models that adapt to your life, your schedule, your needs, and *cough* dare we even say … your desires. If you are sitting cross-eyed at a cubicle (or in your home office because ... pandemic) miserable with that dreaded phrase, "I hate my ...
Can I nail the dreaded “tell me about yourself” interview question? Yes, you can.
“Tell me about yourself,” the interviewer asks as he makes notes, pauses, and looks up. “I uhhh…” (and your mind goes blank) While seemingly easy, this question is ambiguous at best. And with reason. You see, the interviewer wants to get into the very reason you’re sitting in that chair in the first place. But before they get ...
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How to Close a Credit Card
If you believe that the first step to managing your credit is to simply close one or more credit cards, think again. Unlike the advice offered by Alec Baldwin and Ben Affleck to young salespeople, you should most certainly not always be closing! (Millennials: Baldwin reference is to Glengarry Glen Ross; Gen X: Affleck reference is to Boiler Room) ...
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Negotiate Your Credit Line Increase Like a Boss
A credit line increase is a terrific tool to improve your financial standing and experience life in HD. But there are rules. Not the kind of rules that will force you to walk across burning coals or recite the constitution. Rules that will allow you to apply for limit increases at the best possible time for the best possible rewards. ...
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[Video] 80/20 Rule: Making Your Dream Job a Reality
Imagine landing your dream job with all the unnecessary doubt, indecision, and effort removed from the process. Imagine making it happen in just one-fifth of the time it might normally take. Nope, we’re not suggesting a miracle cognition drug, cybernetic brain implants, or an aggressive juice cleanse. Instead, we want to draw your attention to a simple idea ...
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How to Choose a Credit Card
Credit cards can be a great tool for improving your finances. Knowing how to choose a credit card will set you up for financial success for years to come. Table of Contents: The 4 rules for choosing a credit card How to choose between different types of cards Travel vs. Cash Back 4 rules for choosing a credit card: With ...
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Conscious Spending Plan: How to Budget by Looking Into the Future
So, you’ve been thinking of drawing up a brand new budget to reign in your spending. But there's a problem. You start a new budget with the best of intentions only to forget to follow through or you simply get annoyed with it. Maybe you’ll try again next month, right? The cycle goes on and ...
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Build Financial Health With Your Own Money Rules
Traditional budgets are for the birds. The word alone (budget) often harbors fear, laziness, and confusion. No one should have anxiety about ordering an appetizer at a special dinner or investing in a gym membership. Of course you need a spending plan, but we've come to realize it's never one-size-fits-all. The key to building financial health is yes, to give ...
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How to Stop Worrying About Money
If you want to stop worrying about money, the first step is very simple. You need to get your finances in order. I'm talking about paying off your debt, saving for emergencies, and investing (even if it's only $50 per month). If you have an automated system you can trust, most of your financial worries will go away. But what ...
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