Archive for June, 2009

Treasure Hunting at Garage Sales »

One of the things that my girlfriends and I like to do on Saturdays in summer is to go to garage sales.  There are just so many treasures to be found amidst the junk, and usually we can find a good deal.  It is also very cheap entertainment and lets us catch up.
Today when we [...]

Mixing Business and Pleasure »

As freelance writers, there are a lot of business expenses that we can deduct from our gross income at tax time.  This reduces the amount of taxes we have to pay, which is a good thing since the self-employment tax is so darn high!
A lot of freelance writers and other sole proprietors I know are [...]

Expanding Beyond a Seasonal Home Business »

There are a lot of people who have a seasonal online business. This is great because it allows you to work part-time from home for only a portion of the year. However, you may be discovering that the economic issues caused by the recession are creating a strain on your finances. If so, you may [...]

Being ignorant about cash advance tools »

How many times have you heard Hollywood success stories where the main character has financed his movie with the use of his credit cards? More than a few times, I assure you. What you never hear, however is the countless stories of those that tried taking this pathway to success and ended up without a [...]

Taking My Role as Team Captain Seriously »

For the last two years in high school, I have been dreaming of becoming the team captain for the football team.  I have dedicated my time during school to focus on becoming the best player that I could be.  This meant that I missed a lot of other activities since I spent so much time [...]

Take a train trip in Canada, says the travel agent »

Having worked as an independent travel agent over the past decade, I’ve seen a few changes in how our business operates. Clearly, the Internet has changed the way things are done both for professionals as well as everyday lay persons. One of the most frequent questions I’m still asked is what I recommend in the [...]