For most families, student loans are a big part of college education financing. While student loans are easy to get, they aren’t as easy to understand. There are so many payment plans, variable interest rates, consolidation, and other options that muddy the waters. One common source of confusion is the difference between private and federal… Continue reading What Are The Differences Between Federal and Private Student Loans?
Author: Ed Barton
11 Reasons You Can’t Find Success
Most of us aren’t experiencing the level of success we desire. It’s easy to see what successful people do. However, it can be challenging to notice the things successful people avoid. Avoiding common success mistakes improves your odds of attaining higher levels of achievement. Avoid these common mistakes on the road to success: Using socially… Continue reading 11 Reasons You Can’t Find Success
Money Tips For Parents
The importance of money becomes apparent when we have kids. We could have squeaked by living paycheck to paycheck when it was just ourselves, but now that there are others to think about, we have to start saving our pennies. Here are some money management tips for single and two-parent households. Use generic brands as… Continue reading Money Tips For Parents
When Should You Hire A Professional To Do Your Taxes?
If you’re not sure whether you have a simple tax return you can do yourself, or you wonder about missing significant tax advantages or are concerned that you might be making mistakes, use the checklist below from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants to help you decide whether you should hire a certified public… Continue reading When Should You Hire A Professional To Do Your Taxes?
10 Ways To Avoid Student Loans
Student loan debt is growing at a rapid rate. Too many students borrow as much as possible, which can be a grave mistake. There are many ways to minimize your student debt and take control of your future. Avoid mortgaging the next 10+ years to earn a college degree. You have options! Use these tips… Continue reading 10 Ways To Avoid Student Loans
7 Tips to Get Stuff Done
We often hear that success is the result of hard work. Hard work does pay off, but not everyone has the right work ethic to put in a full day of work. It’s common to daydream, avoid work, and procrastinate. A strong work ethic is both practical and admired. Many of the most successful people… Continue reading 7 Tips to Get Stuff Done
Do You Have An Overspending Problem?
Have you ever written a check for something you knew you didn’t have the money for? People do that more than you think. They play the game of “robbing Peter to pay Paul.” This common practice can lead to debt and bad money management. When you take a job, you are given a salary. The… Continue reading Do You Have An Overspending Problem?
Accounting Career Tips
In any business, an accountant is needed. You have to consider that accounting is the language of business, and having enough knowledge about accountancy is essential for businessmen and women to know how their business is doing. This is why accounting professionals are very much in demand today. And many certified accountants have become quite… Continue reading Accounting Career Tips
8 Strategies To Save on Auto Insurance
When you’relooking for ways to reduce expenses, consider the money you spend on car insurance. Reduce what you pay to insure your vehicle with these strategies: 1. Avoid getting traffic tickets. 2. Understand each separate charge on your insurance statement. 3. Ask for explanations for fees and coverage you don’t understand. 4. Check insurance rates for… Continue reading 8 Strategies To Save on Auto Insurance
Tips To Finding Your Career Calling
To have a career that fits you, you must first understand your strengths. We’re not talking about knowledge or skills; those are things you’ve learned and developed. Think of strengths as natural attributes that give you a significant advantage over the average person. Your immediate response might be, “I’m not particularly good at anything.” Nothing… Continue reading Tips To Finding Your Career Calling