When you think of freelancers, big cities like New York and LA likely come to mind. Therefore, a recently released study ranking the best cities for freelancers might surprise you. The study by Neighborhoods.com analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data from more than 150 cities and compared those cities across five metrics. The metrics analyzed…
How to Hack Dorm Life for Your Best School Year Ever
The following post is sponsored by OCM Quick Tricks to Save Time and Energy All Semester Long Life hacking as a genre of internet conversation is nothing new to the average college student. However, different situations and ways of life demand different solutions and attention. Life hacks for general living don’t always cater perfectly to…
10 Financial Basics for College Students and Recent Grads
Money is a great source of stress for many people, particularly those just starting out. How can you afford to save for emergencies or retirement on an entry-level salary? How do you go about building credit without going into debt? And what about the intimidating world of investing? If you want to create a…
New Overtime Pay Ruling: What You Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent decision on overtime pay extends to 1.3 million U.S. workers. Previously workers were automatically entitled to overtime pay only if they earned $23,660 or less a year, says Employco USA president and compensation expert Rob Wilson. But, starting on Jan. 1, 2020, that salary ceiling will be raised…
Don’t Be Pressured to Compromise Your Values
Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels I recently was presented with an opportunity to make money on a “sponsored” post. However, the company did not want me to disclose the sponsorship. If you are a blogger or content creator online, you know that FTC guidelines dictate that sponsorships must be clearly disclosed. This company pressured me to compromise. …