Part of the wealth building process may include getting more education. More education usually means more money earned in the long term. A college graduate earns more than a high school graduate. The higher the degree level the more money you can make.
So what can an adult going back to school expect? What are the costs? Can you get your mind in study mode? What should you study? These are all valid questions that can be answered with the help of a college advisor or someone who has been down that path.
The first step through this process is to decide what you want to be when you grow up. What has always been your passion? What are your interests? What have you always dreamed of becoming? The answers to these questions will give you the first clues to deciding on a major and minor. From there you can evaluate the college websites that are in your neighborhood or online. With many college programs going virtual you don’t have to worry about leaving your home to get the education you need. This fits in well with the responsibilities that single moms have. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: back-to-school, college, financial aid, return to college
AJ, my, darling son, almost lost his “son” privileges this morning. He was fussing about having to wipe up some juice. He didn’t spill it (I think I did accidentally) and he shouldn’t have to get it up. He was the one who discovered it.
I told him to get it up because we all live here and have to help out. He got made and said he didn’t want to live here (at my house) any more. I told him that was fine and that he should find someone to go home with today because I wouldn’t be picking him up (hehe).
He looked a bit confused and nervous then he went to get some juice. I made him put it back because since he was no longer living here he couldn’t have any of my food. This was upsetting for him. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: humor, kids, motherhood, Parenting, parenting tactics
If you are the type of person that either has all the answers or you just love answering questions you can make a few dollars. Earlier this week I was on Yahoo Answers doing what else? Answering questions. The thought popped into my head, “There must be a way to make money to answer questions”. So I did a search and found five such websites and now I am sharing them with you.
Justanswer.com - Earn 25-50% of the fee
ChaCha.com - .50-.80 cents per transaction (it adds up quickly)
Expertbee.com - It pays .60 + 20% commission
Knowbrainers.com - Payment varies based on expertise
Askagent.com - Payment varies
Check them out, sign up, and start earning money just and answer questions!
With the holiday season ramping it now is the time to use your baking skills to earn some extra Christmas money. If you make exceptional cakes, cookies, and/or pies you are one of the few people that will be in demand. Not everyone can bake and the thousands of people around you with a sweet tooth will beat down your door once they find out that you can bake.
How do you get started? Make some samples and place them in the employee, teacher, or nurses’ lounge. Put your baked goods where people gather and leave a note letting people know how to get more. You could give out samples as an early holiday gift, sort of a holiday kickoff things. Attach your business card (make some up), brochure, or mini-flier to the package.
You will have to come up with a system to take orders and deliver your product. Another option is to bake up a batch of cookies, brownies, or other easy to bake and take item and sell them from you office desk or locker.
If you are daring place a classified ad on Craigslist.org, Backpage.com, or Kijiji.com. You can also sell your goodies (the baked ones) on eBay. They have a classified ad option for $10 that will remain on the site and searchable for 30 days. That’s not a bad value at all!
So there you have it. Another side hustle idea that you can run away with. Tweak it and make it yours. Let me know how it works out for you.
Tags: extra money, make money, side hustle
During this time of year in the US most people focus on the holidays and eating. Everything is very festive and the spirit of giving is at an all time high. Unfortunately there are many who do not have the extra money to have a nice spread of food. Fortunately there are organizations that help ease the burden by providing free or low-cost food baskets to those in need.
Food Pantries Blog - this website lists food banks across America. It is updated manually so be sure to check back often. The food banks are listed by state and cities. You will likely find something near you.
Angel Food Ministries – Angel food ministries runs a monthly program. Read the rest of this entry »
