3 questions to ask before selling your Smartphone
January 02, 2018 By Biz Tech
The trend of selling and buying used smartphones is on the rise. In 2016, studies estimate that consumers sold or traded in over 120 million devices, a marked increase from 80 million devices in 2015. If you’re thinking of selling your phone to either make some cash or upgrade to a new device, there are a few important things to keep in mind before you make the decision. Consider these factors to ensure your… Read more...
Do You Truly Need To Work Overtime?
January 02, 2018 By Biz Tech
Work overtime and you quickly discover it’s a mixed emotional feeling: You earn time-and-a-half or more, but it usually means you’re putting in more time or otherwise inconveniencing yourself, which puts you at risk of burning out. Whether it makes sense to say “yes” to overtime really depends on whether you need more money for a one-time thing or on an ongoing basis. If you’re trying to save up for a down payment… Read more...
How to Remain Hopeful in Tough Economic Times
January 02, 2018 By Biz Tech
One of the common, recurring stressors in life is money. Sometimes expenses and circumstances come out of nowhere and knock us down. Almost everyone goes through difficult financial times at one point or another. In times of rising rents and debt levels, it can feel like an impossible feat to get ahead financially. Remaining optimistic is tough. Constantly seeing stories of people paying off massive amounts of debt in short time spans or having… Read more...
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5 Steps First Time Investors Should Take in 2018
December 25, 2017 By Biz Tech
Peer-to-Peer lending is an amazing way to make your money work hard for you, by lending money to others in exchange for interests. However, if you want to get started in Peer-to-Peer lending, many questions can come to your mind. What exactly can I expect from it? How to actually start investing? Will I need to manage my investments every day? I wrote this article to answer those questions and help you get started in… Read more...
Investing versus Gambling: the reasons they are completely different
December 25, 2017 By Biz Tech
Think investing is the same as gambling or scratching off a lottery ticket?Many people who are nervous about putting their money in the market hesitate because they believe that investing comes down to the luck of the draw.In other words, they believe their ability to make money investing comes down to pure chance, like the flip of a card or roll of the dice.Investors and gamblers have one thing in common. They both want to… Read more...