As an avid shopper and self confessed eBay addict I spend far too much of my free time browsing internet shops and searching for bargains on eBay. But it isn’t all about frivolous shopping, as a freelance writer there are a number of important lessons eBay has taught me that can be applied to writing….
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5 Ways to Make Extra Money in Your 20s
Courtesy: Amanda Abella at GradMeetsWorld.com The Bad News Whether we like it or not, we have to come to terms with the fact that our generation is being faced with multi-faceted financial problems. We are being forced to tackle a horrible job market, non-paying internships have replaced entry level jobs, entry level jobs don’t pay…
The College Grad Gap
The College Grad Gap is an event that thousands of graduates find themselves in. It is something that no one warns them about. In fact, this black hole is almost completely invisible. College grads are an under-served, ignored, forgotten, under-reached, population; and if you are a recent grad you know what I mean. This abyss…
What to Avoid when Renting
1. A run down, crappy apartment. Now this one my same like a ‘Duh’ moment, but let me explain further. So many people do not take the time to go through all the different aspects of searching for a place to rent. Make sure you look at the place before you rent it. And make…
What did you think of “The Ultimate Guide to Your 20s?”
I want to know the good, the bad, and the ugly truth about the ebook. So? What did you think? What did you learn from it? How has it helped you? Let me know by leaving a comment below.
How Much Should I Pay for Rent
You don’t want to put yourself into a financial bind so it’s very important to ask yourself the question how much should I pay for rent? This is critical when it comes to learning what to avoid when renting. If you want rent to be easier on your pay check and less stressful you can…
How Much Rent Can I Afford
You don’t want to put yourself into a financial bind so it’s very important to ask yourself the question how much rent can I afford? If you want rent to be easier on your pay check and less stressful you can follow a simple rule. Rent should be no more than your first week’s paycheck….
My Greatest Fear After College
My greatest fear after college is a fear that I think haunts many recent college grads. It was something that gnawed at me constantly. Before I even walked across that stage and accepted my diploma, there it was, looming in the back of my head. Would my greatest fear be realized as I headed into…
College Graduate Dichotomy
If you’ve been searching for a job after college for a little while now you may be running into what happened to me when I first graduated from college. I ran head first into what I call the ‘college graduate dichotomy.’ Let me explain. College consumes your time when you are in it. Papers, research,…
After College Graduation
You finally made it! Four years, maybe even more and you’ve finally graduated college. After college graduation many decisions will come before you. Life after all the papers, professors, and pencils can be tons of fun and very exciting. But, many a college grad has had a hard time figuring out the next step. I…