Investing in YourselfWant some surefire investment tips? No fees, no commissions, no down-side risk? Here are ten ways that will benefit you and your quality of life no matter what the economy does. Help yourself!1. Always look for ways to increase your skills. This is true for your job and when you are not at work. Whenever I find myself in a … [Read more...]
Getting Ahead at Work: "Never Eat Alone"
Never Eat Alone by Keith Farrazzi has a lot of good ideas on how to improve your people skills for success on and off the job. It's not an easy read, in my humble opinion, but the title alone gives me great ideas for networking! Many times personal finance bloggers suggest reading Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People as the … [Read more...]
Repost: Consider Going to Church or Your House of Worship
In times like these we can all use a little help. If you develop your spiritual life you might have more resilience to the winds of change. It's good to reflect on things and a house of worship is a good way to make yourself do it. Also, a church (etc.) is a social organization that can help you through some tough times. Not only do they provide … [Read more...]
Ways Renters Can Save with Neighbors
Here are some things people have been doing to share expenses with their neighbors in their apartment buildings. Some of this can be done with neighbors even if you have a house.As posted before, it's good if you can have a good relationship with neighbors for many reasons, including help in emergency situations. You can also borrow tools from … [Read more...]
The 5 Most Desired Job Skills Now
Whether you have a job now or not, it's always good to improve your skills. What are employers looking for now? It varies by industry, but these skills are almost always valued: Verbal Communication Skills Strong Work Ethic Teamwork Skills Analytical Skills InitiativeTeamwork skills, "people skills," or interpersonal skills are pretty much … [Read more...]
Just Saving More Isn’t the Answer
This is an excellent article about saving IMHO. It's geared towards retirement savings, but most of it applies to any kind of savings. Key points include:1. If you are in your 30's or 40s and your retirement savings isn't in the 5 figures range, you need to change what you are doing.2. Have a real plan, not just an attitude of "save as much as … [Read more...]
Funny: Gym Etiquette Flowchart
This is pretty funny. Basically you don't want to talk to people that much at the gym. You can say hello when you leave the workout room, but big conversations seem to be verboten. So if no one seems to want to talk to you there, it's not you, it's the situation. I have heard that some women make friends with people in exercise classes, … [Read more...]