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9 Money-Savvy Things to Do with Your Bonus

April 10, 2017

9 Money-Savvy Things to Do with Your Bonus

You’ve got yourself a mini windfall!

Yep, it’s that time of the year again.  The corporate wheels from last year have finally finished turning.  And, at long last, you’ve been handed you annual bonus, your profit sharing payout, or the information on your raise.

Plus, maybe you’ve got a nice chunk of change in the form of a tax bonus.

You’re in the money . . . so what now?

If you want to maximize the benefit of your new cash — without feeling like you’re on a strict money diet — here are some smart steps you can take:   [Read more…]

Tagged With: Budget, Career, Saving

5 Awesome, Free Ways Your Library Can Supercharge Your Career

April 3, 2017

5 Awesome Free Ways Your Library Can Supercharge Your Career

Landing your dream job doesn’t come cheap.

You can spend a fortune buying books from respected gurus, taking classes, subscribing to industry magazines, nabbing training software, and getting access to specialized databases.

And think how much time it takes to craft an effective résumé, find valuable job listings, and research the requirements (and pay) for your chosen field.

Getting from where you are to where you want to be in your career can cost you a ton of time and money.  But your library – yes, your library – can help you with all of these areas.

Here are five incredible and often overlooked resources that your unassuming, local library offers you absolutely free: [Read more…]

Tagged With: Career, Products & Tools

9 Valuable Tips for Negotiating Down to a Part-Time Schedule

June 23, 2016

9 Valuable Tips for Negotiating Down to a Part-Time Schedule

Before our son was born, my husband and I took a hard look at our schedules.

We thrived as a couple holding down full-time jobs, but we wanted to carve out more time together as a family of three.  We wanted to find more balance than our busy schedules allowed while still enjoying the personal and financial benefits of employment in our chosen fields.

After weighing our options, my husband and I made the decision for me to seek a part-time schedule.

According to an article on WorkOptions.com, the quickest (and arguably the most reliable) way to get that coveted part-time, professional schedule is to get that arrangement in your current place of employment.  Making that dream a reality means convincing your company of the merits of your part-time plan.

Here are some tips for navigating that corporate road: [Read more…]

Tagged With: Budget, Career, Guest Posts, Parenting, Work-Life Balance

Hi, I’m Megan!

Megan Nye I'm a personal finance writer, wife, and mom. And I know we’re all looking for the secrets, the systems, and the hacks that will make our lives easier and better.

We want to stretch our resources to get more for less . . . so we can spend our time, money, and energy on what really matters to us and our families.

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