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Kristy Anderson spent most of her childhood on the move. She and her mother, Bridget, would often change apartments. She would rearrange some pillows. Or maybe shed take some bedsheets and turn them into curtains. My mom always welcomed it, said Anderson, a South Tampa resident. She was very encouraging. She now employs a staff of 11. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Never in a million years did I ever imagine this, Anderson said....
In fall 2014, I was stuck in a career rut. The limited creative freedom and lack of social interactions in the field pushed me to consider other options. A few soul-searching conversations later, I realized there was one thing I really care about: storytelling. Photo courtesy of Shelcy Joseph In fact, writing was always the activity that made me lose a sense of time. But I was wrong and Ive developed those interests into a paying gig as a social media influencer....
Trying to maintain a social life while still paying the bills? Thats easier said than done. If youre not a careful budgeter, your social spending can even put you behind on rent. Photo courtesy of Derek Peth But that doesnt mean you have to isolate yourself. Your finances are a part of who you are, he said. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....
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The U.S. freelance industry is booming. The survey found that they prefer the terms independent worker or self-employed. Its a career choice. Getty Images 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. How to Cash In on the Freelance Economy Want a piece of that $1 trillion pie?...
To get a loan, you better prove you might pay for it. That might seem a bit counterintuitive. If I could pay for it, why would I be borrowing in the first place? Lenders arent in the business of giving away money to just anyone. They want proof youre a responsible person who has the ability topay back your debts. One way to do that is by checking your debt-to-income ratio, or DTI....
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Renting forever probably isnt your dream, but buying your first home is really intimidating. Its only one of the biggest purchases of your life, right? Way bigger than a car. The main problem is saving for your first home is a huge barrier to overcome. Rising home prices make it tough for people like you to save enough money for that crucial down payment. Luckily, now theres an app for that....
With paying that much off, it would seem my score should be higher. So what are we doing wrong? -T. Dear T., Youve improved your credit score by 72 points. Youve paid off $22,000 worth of debt. You asked me what youre doing wrong. Id counter that youre obviously doing something right. Your credit score isnt the GPA of your finances. Its not a measure of your overall fiscal health....
