Financial Insights for the Real World
As I prepare for a second maternity leave I’ve debated whether or not I should continue to do some freelance work while I’m at home with a new baby and toddler…you know, in all my FREE time!
Ha.
I’m just starting to get into a rhythm with my freelance writing and I don’t want to lose this momentum while I’m off of work for a year.
I’ve always dreamed of being my own boss.
When I was a little kid I was all about the lemonade stands. I would set up my stand at the end of our driveway and hustle for hours.
When I was a teenager I had grand ideas of opening my own Baby-Sitters Club.
For those of you who are too young to know what I’m talking about, the Baby-Sitters Club was a series of books about a bunch of junior high girlfriends who got together to open a day camp for little kids…of course fun and shenanigans ensued.
In 1995 there was even a Baby-Sitters Club movie. I was in grade 5 and this was THE movie to see in theater! Continue reading “What is Freelance Writing and Why Should I Care?”
I have always been good with my money.
I’m not trying to brag, it’s just the truth.
While some people get a high off of shopping, I get my kicks watching my investment accounts grow.
I’ve always had an interest in personal finance however, it’s only been over the last year and a half that I have completely buried myself in financial books, podcasts and blog posts trying to absorb as much financial advice as possible. Continue reading “3 Pieces of Financial Advice for Beginners”
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?”
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”
My little brother told me that he “doesn’t believe in the stock market.”
I was a bit confused by his comment, “Huh…you don’t believe it the stock market? What do you mean? It’s not like Santa Clause or the Moon landing.
The stock market exists, there isn’t much room for debate.”
Continue reading “What is the Stock Market and Why Should I Care?”
The year was 1996. I was 11 and I wanted a job. So, I picked up the phone book and started flipping through the yellow pages to find a suitable employer.
What’s that you say….a phone book???
Yes, this was back in the old days.
Anyway, after hours of searching and cold calling restaurants and cafes I hadn’t found anyone willing to hire me. This was largely due to the fact that the legal working age in Alberta is 12 (I was 11), but that was a minor detail I had failed to consider. Continue reading “How to Make Money as a Teenager”