How to quickly establish yourself as a top freelancer — How do you make it as a freelance writer? The answer is simple enough: land enough high paying clients who help you cover living expenses plus a little extra. Lowering your cost of living will help anyone. It’s easier to pursue a flexible lifestyle when you have fewer expenses. However…

Practical strategies to build your net worth — Money gives us more choices. We get more flexibility during retirement years and can afford more vacations. Some people nervously think about their retirement years. They wonder how they will continue affording their lifestyles. Strengthening your financial health gives you extra money. It also makes you smarter with your current…

Higher prices and declining economic performance — Let’s talk about the current situation. We have 7% inflation with no signs of it slowing down. It can get worse before it gets better. During their meeting, the Fed said they would start raising rates and soon stop QE. These measures would slow down the economy. Higher rates increases…

We have to be smart about this — It’s time I clarify a few things. People make money doing things they love. I enjoy writing and make money from it. It’s entirely possible to make money doing what you love. However, some people interpret “follow your passion” as “forget about the money.” We’ve heard fairytale stories about founders…

I have lost all hope in the Fed, and who can blame me? — I haven’t lost hope in myself and how I can respond to rising inflation. I’m in a fortunate position and refuse to squander it. However, I have lost hope in the Fed, the government, or any entity saving us from inflation. …

The stock market is not always your friend — You can make a ton of money in the stock market. Over time, your investments will grow. Continuing to invest each month will help you reap the benefits of the compound effect. However, you can also lose money in the stock market. A few days of losses can lead to…

Are the Fed, inflation, and other worries keeping you up at night? — Many growth stocks nosedived in the first few days of 2022. Inflation, high valuations, and Fed rate hikes are the primary concerns. At around this time, investors often get jittery about their investments. They happily take on high risk, high rewards when things go their way. …

Check out this epiphany — Here’s something I recently realized when browsing through Medium: by the time I read Article #5, I had forgotten almost everything I got from Article #1. Some articles leave a stronger impression on others. That’s why I’ve encouraged people to write as many articles as possible. …

Get the New Year started right — Monumental leaps are deceiving. They look like herculean efforts where a person suddenly transforms themselves. Significant progress comes from a series of smaller steps. It’s the little stuff that will either stop you in your paths or lead to great success. A few small changes can make a profound difference…