10 Investments That Let You Make Money by Helping Others

10 Investments That Let You Make Money by Helping Others

What's better than making money? Making money by helping others! The following 10 investments let you make money by helping others, the environment, and great causes around the globe. From real estate, to cryptocurrency, to solar panels, there's a wide range of...
Can You Get Ahead Working in Food Service?

Can You Get Ahead Working in Food Service?

Recently I wrote a post detailing my “career” working in restaurants. It was great to reflect on some of the choices I made coming out of college, especially with a less-than-marketable degree and entering a still rough economy. A couple of things stuck...
2 Savings Challenges for Financial Discipline

2 Savings Challenges for Financial Discipline

I know, “challenges” are a frustrating cultural phenomenon. But hear me out. Take these as personal tests – something to keep quiet about and brag about to yourself. Think of this as a financial exercise. Again, nothing revolutionary here – but if you're...
Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions With These 7 Tips

Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions With These 7 Tips

Welcome to 2018! While you can set a goal any day of the year, many of us use New Year's to start over. From working out, to writing books, to making new friends, January is an ambitious time of year. Unfortunately, only about 8% of people keep their New Year's...
Should I Invest in Bitcoin? Why Warren Buffett is Wrong

Should I Invest in Bitcoin? Why Warren Buffett is Wrong

Over the last three months, my Bitcoin investment has tripped – as the value of Bitcoin has shot up from $5,000 to over $15,000. With Bitcoin up almost 2000% this year, I know many people are wondering if now is a good time to buy, or if the ship has sailed. So today,...
Why Your Frugality Isn’t Enough

Why Your Frugality Isn’t Enough

If you're reading this, chances are good that you're looking to gain an edge financially. Chances are also pretty good that you've opened your eyes to the unfortunate reality of American lives – it's driven by financial pressures. It's overwhelming. So we pick up...