Maybe you've been thinking about a home based business for a while. If you’ve been running the rat race for too long, it may seem like a good call. But if you’ve been a stay-at-home parent, adding a business may be too much of a good thing. There’s only one way to know: Do your [...]
Increasingly, men are opting to become the stay at home parent for their children. If you’re one of these guys, congrats! You want to put your family first and be present for the formative years of your kids. However, making the transition to stay at home dad isn’t always easy. What are some of the [...]
Have you been asking yourself, “When can I retire?” If you are thinking about transitioning into semi-retirement but are holding back, take heart. It may be possible to achieve your goal and begin a new life in retirement sooner than you realize. But, what matters do you need to consider first? Take a Hard Look [...]
The novel notion of working remotely is etched in the minds of many people thanks to the internet. Especially those who feel stuck in a soul-sucking 9-5 job. After all, isn’t it the ultimate dream to be able to work in your pajamas while sitting on your comfy couch at 10:00 AM and sipping a [...]
Our world is changing. We’ve swapped newspapers for the Internet, handwritten letters for Facebook messages, and photo albums for Instagram accounts. It only makes sense that in this day and age we can also swap a classroom for a virtual education. In fact, there are approximately three million students who are completely enrolled for an [...]
Can you comfortably retire on your Social Security benefits? Probably not. Many retirees rely primarily on Social Security for income, but that doesn’t mean it’s enough. To prevent a retirement crisis, ask yourself a few pointed questions. How Much Income Will You Need in Retirement? Retirement experts agree that you should assume you’ll need 70-80% [...]
The ability to work remotely is possibly the most empowering opportunity the digital age has to offer. Not only is remote work great for jet setters, but moms are taking advantage of opportunities as well. Stay at home jobs for moms are becoming increasingly popular and it’s easy to see why. Moms get to be [...]
Quitting your day job isn’t a topic that’s thrown around lightly, or taken with a grain of salt. But life is too short to spend every day from nine to five doing something you hate. Quitting your job and pursuing other avenues is definitely something to consider if you’re experiencing any of the following: Negative [...]
If you’re like most people embarking on the epic entrepreneurial adventure of working from home, you’ve probably got the internal goods covered. You’re dedicated, driven, and self-disciplined. It’s in the nitty-gritty details of external logistics that tends to muddle up your know-how. In short, the back end of your business can get really confusing. In [...]
Are you nearing the age of retirement but still have questions? Knowing what to do in retirement can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. But it can also be an empowering pivot in life, a chance for new opportunities. If this sounds like you consider these questions below. 1. When can I retire? The typical starting question [...]