Welcome to my first monthly reading report! MY goal is to highlight the best content I've read of all time. Rather than try to find the hottest and latest articles, my hope is to point you to some of the most timeless and in-depth articles I’ve ever read. My goal with these monthly posts is to share with you some of the articles that have changed the way I handle my … [Read more...] about The Best Articles on Improving your Career: Monthly Reading (Vol 1)
Archives for October 2018
The Definitive Guide: How to Start & Build an Emergency Fund
Creating a fully funded emergency fund should be the first step for people trying to get their finances in order. These days the average American only has about $400 of emergency cash on hand. That’s hardly enough to pay for a month’s worth of food, let alone other basic needs such as housing and utilities. If you don’t already have an emergency fund then follow this … [Read more...] about The Definitive Guide: How to Start & Build an Emergency Fund
The 50/30/20 Rule: Is it the Best Budget for you?
Today I want to start with a question. What is one of the most universally advised practices that so few people actually do? Think for a minute. Budgeting. Nearly every living person recognizes the value in creating a budget. Everyone knows how important they are to saving money. Retirement experts, financial advisors, and money bloggers all hype up the value in … [Read more...] about The 50/30/20 Rule: Is it the Best Budget for you?
The 5 Burners of Personal Finance & Chasing Financial Goals
There’s an old approach to handling work-life balance called the “Four Burners Theory.” The idea is simple. We all have four burners that we can devote our time, energy, and resources into: Family Friends Work Health But here’s the problem… We all have limited time available to pursue these important aspects of life. We’re stretched thin trying to do … [Read more...] about The 5 Burners of Personal Finance & Chasing Financial Goals
Relaunch | Finding Purpose, Direction, and Focus in Blogging
If there is one lesson I’ve learned since graduating from college four years ago it’s that consistency is the key to success. Consistency is the Key to Success This is true for nearly anything. Whether you’re trying to save money, lose 20 lbs, read more books, or have a great relationship with your spouse, these things are dependent on your ability and discipline to be … [Read more...] about Relaunch | Finding Purpose, Direction, and Focus in Blogging