America loves sports and professional athletes are some of our biggest cultural heroes – earning millions of dollars and the adoration of millions of fans. However, despite their massive salaries, many pro athletes are vulnerable to going bankrupt. What are some of the lessons to be learned and mistakes to avoid?
Archive for April, 2011
Money Lessons from Bankrupt Pro Athletes
April 29, 2011Free Help for the Unemployed
April 28, 2011The recent drop in the unemployment rate is a reason to celebrate, but the job market is still tougher than it’s been in years. This likely means a lengthy – and possibly expensive – job search at a time when you can ill afford to be bleeding more money from your bank account. Thankfully, there are lots of ways you can get free job search help – some obvious, others not.
3 Ways to Break Free from Debt
April 27, 2011While it is typically not the American dream to get into debt, it can be a dream come true to finally dig yourself out of debt. Learn three ways that Americans may be able to beat the debt monster once and for all. The three areas include a mortgage refinance, credit card balance transfers and paying off federal student loans.
How to Make Money with Hubpages
April 26, 2011Are you interested in making a supplemental income online? Then writing for Hubpages may be just what you need! Without question, a corporate lawyer makes more money on his coffee break than a writer makes in eight days of keyboard-pounding, head-scratching, caffeine-brimming labor. And the suit-and-tie lawyer will always boast a higher salary than the pajamas-and-socks writer, but there is still money to be made penning punctuation. Websites like Hubpages assist aspiring writers in achieving their authorship and financial goals.
4 Ways to Get an Inexpensive Workout
April 25, 2011We all have our excuses: “I just don’t have time.” Or, “I can’t afford a gym membership.” Well, now you can cross at least one excuse off your list. There are tons of inexpensive, sometimes even FREE, exercise options on the market today that will give you a great workout. Check out some of our favorites.
9 Things to Consider When Planning for Retirement
April 21, 2011To achieve your own retirement dreams later in life, it helps to have an idea of what your situation might ideally look like in retirement so you can plan ahead and make sure your retirement years are secure. Certified Financial Planner Heidi Davis explains.
Crafting: From Costly Hobby to Fun Money Maker
April 21, 2011Crafting is fun, but the cost of supplies can add up and there are only so many scarves you can give away as gifts. If you still want to keep crafting, you may want to consider transforming that hobby into a small business. You may not make a living off of it, but it can be a fun way to make some spending money!
