What is a Side Hustle and Why Should I Care?

The first time I heard about a “side hustle” was probably four years ago.

Prior to that I was deep into my graduate studies.

I mean DEEEEEEEP.

Like I had no life or any awareness of life outside of my dingy, basement lab.

Anyways, when I graduated and re-entered the world as a normally functioning human being I kept hearing the term “side hustle,” “side hustle this, side hustle that.”

As a new grad I was lucky to have no debt. That’s right people, I graduate after 10 years of post-secondary with no debt (find out how here).

So, I had no debt but, I also had no money. Continue reading “What is a Side Hustle and Why Should I Care?”

What is Networking and Why Should I Care?

What is Networking?

There are few words that instill as much fear and anxiety in me as NETWORKING.

Agh, I hate networking and networking hates me.

I am bad at it.

I love meeting new people but I don’t enjoy the process that you have to go through to get there. The awkwardness, the forced small talk, the anxiety, the sweat.

I’m an introvert and I like to stay within my sphere of comfort. And let me tell you, it’s a small sphere. Continue reading “What is Networking and Why Should I Care?”

9 Simple Tips to Improve Your Financial Future in Your Teens and Early Twenties

Most of us dream of one day living the high life.

For me this means no worrying about money, nice family vacations and the freedom to do as I please.

If you have a vision of your future life and it requires some moola then here are some simple tips you can implement today to improve your financial future. Continue reading “9 Simple Tips to Improve Your Financial Future in Your Teens and Early Twenties”