The U.S. unemployment rate for December 2014 was 5.6 percent, the lowest since June of 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hiring has also been strong for the past several months, and gas prices remain at their lowest levels since 2009. Current economic conditions are helping Americans recover from the damage suffered during…
As financially savvy adults, we generally are careful with our spending. By taking care to shop around to make sure we are getting the best deals, or negotiating our expenses so that we are getting the absolute lowest price available, we can ensure that we are not spending our money foolishly. But there are times…
Unlike a traditional job, many freelance professionals don’t have a solid plan for retirement. In many organizations, the company will automatically deposit funds for you. As a freelancer, this process is laid squarely upon your shoulders. If you are one of these individuals, it’s in your best interest to start thinking about a plan for…
The National Retail Federation reports that, in 2014, the average American spent a whopping $133.91 on Valentine’s Day cards, dinners out, candy and flowers. While you might want to treat your sweetheart to a fancy meal or bouquet of long-stem roses, you’re not made of money. You have a significant other, but you also have…
Most of the time you will have to work in exchange for money. After all you still have to pay the bills. But there are times where your services are just what someone needs; and their services are just what you need. Instead of making a monetary exchange, you can swap services. There are some…
Planning to hit the road for an extended period of time for vacation, business or to visit family and friends? This means you need a reliable set of wheels to get around. You have a few options: borrow a ride from a relative or friend, enter into a short-term lease agreement or reserve a long-term…
Buying insurance is a very serious matter. You hope that you will never need it. However, if an emergency arises that requires you to use your insurance, you need to be certain that you are properly covered. Buying the right insurance for your car by comparing auto insurance quotes can save you a lot of…