70 Shares I turn down jobs on a fairly regular basis. I’ve been successfully self-employed for the past four years so I’m used to being my own boss, working on my own terms and being able to control – to a certain extent – the amount of money I bring in. So I have an extremely low tolerance when it comes to the type of work environments people want me to commit to. There are perfectly wise, legitimate reasons for turning down a job, even in a tough economy. Sometimes any job is not... More »
78 Shares School loans can seem like a good idea on the surface – they allow you to go to school without working a job, focus on your studies, and usually have a low interest rate which often doesn’t kick in till after you’ve graduated. But frequently the math just doesn’t add up. Sometimes, students take out loans without thinking about the fact that they will, eventually, have to pay them back! College loans are bad in the same way living on credit is bad: it may seem like a good idea at the... More »
38 Shares I don’t think too much about the clothes I wear (and don’t wear) until I have to move. And then it’s just embarrassing to see the number of boxes that my stuffed closet and dresser translates into. If you have a similar affliction, the good news is you’ll probably be able to put together a fresh fall wardrobe with very little expenditure. If you don’t have an extensive clothing collection, there are also a few things you can do to stay up-to-date without succumbing to designer prices. Shop Your Closet If you... More »
