A picture is worth a thousand words and maybe just as many dollars. What can make graphic design an even more lucrative career choice is the flexibility to do freelance work. Whats the Day-to-Day Work Like for a Graphic Designer? This stylized image of the late actress Judy Garland was created by Myers. It appeared in a portrait series in Indianapolis Monthly magazine. He also keeps an ongoing dialogue within his organization regarding branding (fonts, colors, etc....

Start kids on the three piggy bank system one for spending, one for saving, one for sharing. Frazier uses simple clear jars so they can see their money grow. Children also learn about money by watching their parents. For those who dont regularly carry around cash, this is easier said than done. Frazier recommends starting off with smaller purchases like coffee or lunch at a restaurant. Probably not as good as youd like....

If you have credit card debt,you know. The high interest rates, the constant anxiety, the feeling youll never escape… But todays the day thats all going to change. Its just getting rich by ripping you off with high interest rates some up to 36%. But a website calledAmOnewants to help. Youll be left with one bill to pay each month. Plus: No credit card payment this month. Which of your credit cards has a balance?...

Heres one that comes to mind: line of credit. What Is a Line of Credit, and How Does It Work? Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire. More on that later. Lines of credit fall into two main categories: secured and unsecured. Secured Line of Credit This simply means your loan is collateralized....

Chances are youve daydreamed of what it would be like to run a business of your own. Perhaps youve thought of an idea that could be a real moneymaker. Weve paired each day with a strategy to help you chisel away at your goals. Dreams, youre back. That business youve always wanted to start: Its happening. Day 1: Brainstorm Ideas Business ideas dont have to be glamorous. They just need to be realistic....

Two thousand eight hundred dollars. Thats the average income tax refund these days. How would $2,800 feel in your pocket? The question is, what are you going to do with your financial windfall? Its so tempting to spend, isnt it? After all, life is short! OR you could resist the urge to splurge. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed....

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges My boyfriend and mother dont tip for call-in-order carside meals. Theyre just walking it out to our car. It always ends with a tension-filled meal. I know if someone else is footing my bill I should keep my mouth shut, but still. I offer to leave the tip but they shoot me down. Should I let it go? Whats the proper protocol on tipping the waitress in carside service?...

Good advice is hard to come by. TheIndependent Contractors & Freelancers Online Summitruns Feb. 21 and 22, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m each day. The two-day summit concludes National Entrepreneurship Week, a congressionally chartered initiative to spur entrepreneurial education. The event is free and does not require full attendance to participate. To register, visit thelanding pageand put in your name and email address. Including Heath, 14 speakers are slated to present....

Nothing says romance like an intimate discussion about personal finance. That doesnt mean you ought to grill a first date about their salary history. Here are a few tips to tackle money management for couples in various relationship stages. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire....

We get it there are kids to drop off to school, errands to run and dinner to cook. So the idea of getting a full-time job without any flexibility just doesnt work for a lot of people. But thats not something most employers offer. But have you considered bookkeeping? 1 most profitable business, according to an article in Inc Magazine and they earn up to $64/hour. You dont have to be an accountant or good at calculus to be successful at bookkeeping....

Its all on you. Here are 11 financial tips for singles to heed. Build an Emergency Fund An emergency fund is your safety net when something goes wrong. This guide onhow to start an emergency fundcan help. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you could easily return later....

When it comes to your kids college savings fund, you probably feel like youre not doing enough. Thats why its important to save early. The sooner you start, the more youll save, especially if you use a tax-advantaged savings plan. Photo courtesy of Unest It can grow your money a whole lot faster than a regular ol savings account. Luckily,an app called UNestcan help you start saving right now. But with UNest, you canopen a custodial account in five minutes from your phone....

When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look? Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill? Were not judging we dont roll like that. Were here to help. Those pants are sweet. Its there for people like you....