The following is a guest post by Kelly Kehoe. If you'd like to submit a guest post to Money Q&A, check out our guest posting guidelines. Credit and debit card fraud happens all the time, but if you’re traveling abroad like I did recently, it can be a nightmare to deal with. After withdrawing money from an ATM just once in Barcelona, I received an email two days later about a withdrawal that had posted to my account amounting to $540. Another transaction from the same vendor with the odd name (it was Russian, according to my frantic … [Read more...] about
The Quick ROI Calculation for College Education
The following is a guest post from Douglas Boneparth and Heather Boneparth, the authors of The Millennial Money Fix. If you'd like to guest post on Money Q&A, be sure to check out our guest post guidelines. Ultimately, understanding the return on your college investment isn’t as easy as plugging numbers into an equation. After all, the college experience is much more than just what you learn in the classroom and what job you land after school. Yet, some basic math can actually teach us if choosing a certain school is a good or bad … [Read more...] about
4 Persuasive Tactics to Help You Ask for a Pay Raise
Although unemployment rates are currently at their lowest levels since before 9/11, a major problem for many people in the workforce is stagnant wage growth. Some local and state governments have increased their minimum wages in an attempt to keep up with the ever-increasing cost of living, but even so, workers appear to be getting the short end of the stick even in this booming period of economic growth. How to Ask for a Pay Raise If it’s been a while since you got a pay raise or you’ve been with a new company for 6-18 months and haven’t … [Read more...] about 4 Persuasive Tactics to Help You Ask for a Pay Raise
How a Business Mentor Can Improve the Financial Health of a Business
Are you a business owner who is looking for a way to improve the financial health of your business? If so, hiring a business mentor has the potential to help you achieve this important financial goal. Below are some of the ways a business mentor can improve the financial health of a business. You Will Avoid Common Financial Mistakes Avoiding mistakes that are costly for your business is just as important as making good decisions that make money for your business. Once again, an accomplished business mentor like Tai Lopez will show you how … [Read more...] about
Combine Vulnerability and Credibility for a Powerful Marketing Message
The following is a guest post by Sage Lavine, author of "Women Rocking Business". If you'd like to guest post on Money Q&A, check out our Guest Post Guidelines. A Note from Hank: Sage’s experience coaching over 100,000 women entrepreneurs shows in her new book that explains why the ability to express vulnerability is a key strength for women in business. In particular, women seeking to build businesses can leverage this gift to win faithful followers, and attract loyal, paying clients. Ladies, have you ever felt like you … [Read more...] about Combine Vulnerability and Credibility for a Powerful Marketing Message
How to Invest in a Movie and Make a Great Return on Investment
I’ve talked about investing in things like a rock and roll band through Kickstarter before. I’m a huge fan of the platform and of crowdfunding projects in general. But, recently, I had the opportunity to invest in a full length motion picture set to begin shooting this Christmas for release in 2018. It’s never been done in the United States until now. And, unlike Kickstarter, this investment in I'll Be Next Door For Christmas lets investors share in the movie’s profits where you can potentially earn a great return on your investment. I’m … [Read more...] about How to Invest in a Movie and Make a Great Return on Investment
How To Prepare Your Finances And Home For Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November. August and September see the worst of hurricane season. According to the Weather Channel, August sees more than three times the number of storms as July, and it keeps building in September. September is the peak time of the year for hurricane season in the United States. And, most insurance companies require you to have homeowner’s, renter’s, or flood insurance for at least 30 days before your coverage kicks in and you can make a claim. So, now is the time to look at your home … [Read more...] about
Why Facebook And Social Media May Be Ruining Your Career
Some estimates say that almost half of all Facebook users age 18 to 34 check their Facebook accounts right when they wake up in the morning. Over a quarter even check their friends’ statuses before they get out of bed. Twitter addiction isn’t much better. One study says that over 20% of Twitter users use their accounts as their only means to find out the morning news. Why Social Media May Be Ruining Your Career While there is a growing explosion of the use of social media and its addictive properties, there is a danger to its overuse as well. … [Read more...] about Why Facebook And Social Media May Be Ruining Your Career
Is AAA Membership Worth the Cost?
There are millions of American Automobile Association (AAA) members across the U.S., but over the past several years, new competitors have arisen to challenge AAA’s dominance over the marketplace of car-owning consumers. If you’re trying to save money on car maintenance and repairs, AAA might be the most obvious option, but it isn’t the only option. Affordable Alternatives to AAA Membership To offer a quick overview, the cost to join AAA varies depending on your region, but you can expect to pay approximately $20 for a “one-time-admission … [Read more...] about
5 Actionable Steps for Recovering from Impulse Spending
What do you do when you blow your budget? If you’re like many of us, feelings of dread give way to anxiety or even panic as you wonder how you’ll cover your credit card payments next statement period or mentally kick yourself for spending that money on a comparatively frivolous shopping spree when you could have saved that money and/or invested it instead. How to Recover from Impulse Spending It’s okay to feel this way at first, but the best way to recover from a spending hangover is to be proactive and immediately look for ways to tighten … [Read more...] about 5 Actionable Steps for Recovering from Impulse Spending