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Why An Attempt At Salary Negotiation Might Fail

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We've been told to always negotiate our salaries but it doesn't always work. Here is why a salary negotiation might fail.     Your Don't Meet The Criteria for a Successful Negotiation Consider the following: How much does the employer want you? (HIGH is good) How much do you need the job? (LOW is good) How qualified are you for the job? (HIGH is good) How much more are you … [Read more...] about Why An Attempt At Salary Negotiation Might Fail

Questions Job Hopping Millennials Should Ask Themselves

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  Millennials are thought to be the least loyal generation when it comes to job-hopping. No one wants to be just another job-hopping millennial, but there are benefits to job hopping, such as: Diverse experiences that add to your skill set and knowledge Potential for increased compensation in the long term If you're considering job hopping, you might be scared about the opportunity cost of leaving … [Read more...] about Questions Job Hopping Millennials Should Ask Themselves

Save Money By Renting Out A Room In Your Home

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My fiancé and I turn 27 and 30 in the next two months. Sometimes I ask myself, "Are we too old for roommates?" Then I remember the check that comes in each month and I move on with my day. Thinking back on my twenties, I've always had roommates. I lived with friends in college. I lived with my parents when I first graduated college. I lived with friends after moving to a new state. I lived with my … [Read more...] about Save Money By Renting Out A Room In Your Home

The Importance of Your Network in Achieving Goals

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Who Are The 5 People Closest to You? Inspirational speaker Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you are closest to.” So, ask yourself. Who are your top 5 people? Do they share your same drive and optimism about life? And what if they don't? Many of us in the personal development world may have wonderful friends and family but they aren't always as passionate as we are about our … [Read more...] about The Importance of Your Network in Achieving Goals

Hacking My Engagement Ring with Moissanite

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“There is something different about your engagement ring,” says my best friend as she stares intensely at my hand. “It just looks a bit off.” Panic floods my brain. She knows! She knows! “That can’t be a diamond, right?” she asks. My face turns beat red. “You’re right. It’s not a diamond.” I confess. Gasp! A look of shock and horror crosses her face as judgment fills her mind. Cue the … [Read more...] about Hacking My Engagement Ring with Moissanite

Review of Chautauqua 2015 in Ecuador

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This article is a review of Chautauqua 2015, a gathering of personal finance/early retirement enthusiasts that occurred in Ecuador this past October. On the plane from Miami to Ecuador, it hit me. I was heading to South America to meet strangers that I had only read about online. Crazy thoughts started spinning in my brain. “What if we can’t find the group when we arrive?” “Even worse, what if this is a … [Read more...] about Review of Chautauqua 2015 in Ecuador