How to Make Money as a Stay-At-Home Parent

More and more parents are turning their backs on the traditional nine-to-five work routine in the digital age. Parents want to spend less time commuting to a job and more time with their families. But making money is still a necessity, and there are ways to bring in some much needed cash without leaving home.

Ways to Repair Bad Credit

Bad credit doesn’t necessarily come just from shopping too much with credit cards or even excess spending. Medical bills or falling home values can lead to bankruptcies and foreclosures that can also tank your credit scores.

What You Need to Have in Your Will

Don’t put off writing a will ­– it’s a critical part of every family’s financial planning and it allows you to determine what happens to your estate when you die. You can also specify a trusted person to handle your estate through the court probate process, and even name a preferred guardian for your minor children. Here is a short list of what you should include.

Estate Planning Tips for People Under 40

But I’m too young to worry about a will or life insurance!” Every attorney who works in has heard these words more than once from clients still in the first half of their lives. But the future is unpredictable and younger couples — especially those who are starting families — have the same need to set up a basic estate plan as older people. Here’s what you need to think about to get your personal affairs in order.

5 Things Holding You Back From a Promotion

You thought that this time you’ll surely get tapped to move up the ladder, but once again, the promotion went to somebody else. You want to know who got in your way, but the fact is, your own work behavior is likely the reason you were skipped over. Here are five things you may be doing to trip yourself up.

Money Market Accounts vs. CDs

If you have a few thousand dollars that need a safe home, either a certificate of deposit (CD) or a money market account (MMA) could work well for you. Which one to choose depends on your financial goals and requirements, as well as your investment time frame.

The Top Unexpected Expenses of Blogging

Starting a blog is one of the best ways to draw attention to your business. It’s usually a relatively inexpensive way to get the word out, but the cost depends on the deals you can get with Web hosting sites and design firms. It also may depend on how computer savvy you are and what type of website you want to build.

Tips for Writing a Business Plan

A business plan describes your company’s future. This essential document usually looks ahead for three to five years and sets out the methods the company plans to use to grow and increase revenues. It’s important to use the right data when creating it. Exactly what information you must include depends on who your target audience is. Here are some tips for putting together a business plan to be proud of.