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5 Ways to Earn Extra Money When You Already Have a Job

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Chonce Maddox / November 4th, 2015 / 1 Comment

Do you have a job that pays a sustainable wage but could pay more? If you can’t get a raise right now, there are plenty of ways to earn extra money outside of your day job. While your time might be limited, I’m sure you could use some extra money in your bank account in addition to your steady paychecks. Here are 5 ways to start earning extra money today even though you already have a main job. 1....

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New Overtime Laws: What They Could Mean for You

Jill / July 10th, 2015 / 1 Comment

I remember thinking how awesome my first salaried job was. I was right out of college, working as a Communications Specialist for a non-profit. I didn’t mind the long hours to hit deadlines or the entire weekends I spent working 12-hour days at events. Looking back, I realize that I probably worked more than 60 hours each week, sometimes more. That means I was making an hourly rate that was a little...

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How to Negotiate Like a Pro

Jill / June 22nd, 2015 / No Comments

I recently relocated to a large city. One of the first things I learned while touring apartments, high rises, mid-rises, condos, and everything in between was this: Everything is negotiable. I never considered myself a savvy negotiator until I was signing my lease papers. As stated in my lease, I was paying $100 less each month than the advertised price, waiving $150 in “application” fees,...

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Side Hustles You Can Start Today

Jill / April 29th, 2015 / No Comments

I’m a firm believer that everyone has a skill, talent, or service they can offer that benefits others. So why not find that skill and make a little extra money from it? If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I need a side hustle,” here are some tips and ideas to get you started. Side Hustle Ideas These are tried and true side hustles you can start today for little to nothing. Pet services....

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