Entering the workforce can feel daunting at first. Everyone else seems to have more experience, more training, and more references. But there are plenty of ways you can improve your chance of landing your dream job. Just stay patient, stay committed, and follow some of the suggestions below, and before you know it you will be a proud member of the workforce. [Read more…]
Cheap Activities to Do This Summer
When you are living on financial assistance, finding ways to have fun can feel overwhelming. Most people have the mindset that if you do not have money to spend, you cannot have fun. This simply is not true. There are many ways you can have fun this summer without spending much (or any) money. Low Income Financial Help has provided a great list of proven fun activities that everyone can enjoy without a hefty price tag. [Read more…]
High Interest Loan Alternatives
Payday loans are the most expensive personal loans you can get, some companies charging as much as 400% APR (annual percentage rate) on their loans. Even in jurisdictions where payday loans are not allowed, some micro-lenders get around the regulations with “admin fees” or other nefarious hidden charges. Ensure you know the entire cost of the loan before you agree to them, consider these alternative loans and benefits, and avoid payday loans where you can. [Read more…]
Your Mechanic Promo Code and Review
Just want the code? Use ‘RSG20‘ and you’ll save $20 off your first appointment, book here.
Even though I’m a man and I’m supposed to know a lot about cars, I’ll be honest, I don’t know that much. Every time I take my SUV in for an oil change I always leave with a list of 10 things that are wrong with my car and I have no idea if they’re real problems or if I’m just getting taken for a ride.
I know most shops don’t make much off oil changes so they have to try and sell you on a lot of ancillary services. Well, that model might work for the auto shops but it really sucks for consumers. Just look at the Yelp ratings of places like Firestone, Jiffy Lube and Valvoline. They’re usually sub 4.0 for a reason and if they were an Uber driver, they would have gotten deactivated a long time ago 🙂
Finding A Convenient Mechanic
That doesn’t mean there aren’t a ton of honest hard working mechanics out there though. In my experience, there are a lot of great ones but they’re not always that easy to find. I have two big-chain shops right next to my house but they both try to sell me a ton of crap I don’t need whenever I go in for an oil change.
The guy that I like to use is about 25 minutes away from my house and while he does great work, it’s a huge hassle for me to go and see him. Luckily, I won’t have that problem anymore. [Read more…]
4 Tips For Becoming Your Own Boss
So you want to be your own boss. It sounds like every employee’s dream: no more trying desperately to please your superiors, you’ll have the freedom to work to your own standards and you’ll gain a greater sense of independence. Being in charge of your career certainly has its benefits, but making the transition to self-employment can be an unpredictable and sometimes challenging process. Below are four tips for becoming your own boss.
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How To Drive For Uber And Lyft At The Same Time
This post orginally appeared on The Rideshare Guy Blog and Podcast but I thought I’d post it here since there are a lot of drivers that don’t realize you can actually increase your income by driving for Lyft and Uber at the same time. Here’s how to do it!
Driving For Lyft
- Sign up to drive for Lyft and get up to $750 depending on the city! (referral link)
- Get up to $20 off your first ride as a passenger
Driving For Uber
- Sign up to drive with Uber and get up to $500 depending on the city! (referral link)
- Get $20 off your first Uber ride when you sign up as a passenger.
If you currently only drive for one TNC, you may be wondering why you would ever want to complicate your life by running two services at once. Well, running two apps at the same time actually increases your chances of getting a request and in turn will increase your earnings.
It’s also a good idea in case there’s a big Uber-like rate drop or one service’s system goes down. Driving for multiple TNC’s diversifies your income streams and spreads out the risk.
I am not beholden to any of the services and I actually drive for the big three: Uber, Lyft and Sidecar. I prefer driving for the one that puts the most money in my pocket and that varies week to week and sometimes, hour to hour.
So, now that you’re convinced, it’s important to have a process and plan in place when you’re out on the road. If you don’t, you will waste time, hurt your acceptance rate and basically, driver yourself crazy. [Read more…]
5 Risks That Are Most Often Overlooked In Business
Business is risk, and can sometimes seem entirely like a process of risk-management. But without risk, there is no reward, and so it’s worth taking an objective look at the risks involved in your business. Many are obvious, but it’s the ones not thought of which can sneak up and strangle your efficiency…or worse, end your business entirely.
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Cost-Effective Marketing Ideas for Summer
If you run your own business, chances are you have already gone through a lot of work to make sure you are running robust and thorough marketing campaigns. However, with the summer coming up, it’s a great time to start thinking about how you will make your business stand out in the coming months.
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6 Ways Certification Benefits Your Career
When you have been working for several years, it is easy to feel stuck in neutral. You like your chosen career field, but you feel like there is not anywhere for you to go at this point. Perhaps in a few years, you might be able to move up a few rungs, but you want to get there faster.
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