If you’ve checked your 401K or IRA balance lately I am sure you will be witness to what many are witnessing- you are losing money at a rapid rate. Now if you are young this isn’t as much of a problem as someone who is in the fifties, but nonetheless if you are like me you hate to see your money vanish.
Historically speaking any year with a Presidential election generally equates to a rocky stock market. Add on top of that a shaky real estate market driven by the sub-prime mess and top it all off with higher than normal gas prices and it looks to be a year filled with extremes that we have not seen in our lifetime.
What does this all mean to you? It certainly has an immediate impact on your budget given higher gas prices and higher costs of goods. If you’ve been to the grocery lately you certainly will have noticed that prices are on the rise.
However there are three good strategies to practice during these chaotic times to help provide you with a bit of financial security, regardless of the economy.
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Hello Everyone. I’m Lauren Berger, also known as “The Intern Queen” and I’m also a blogger on WomenEntrepreneur.com. I wanted to come blog here today to inform you about the Quarterlife Internship Program that I just launched on Quarterlife.com/intern. As business owners, we all know the value of a few good interns. I’ve found that so many people (including myself) spend so much time finding an intern, posting for interns – they don’t get enough work done. They end up spending all of their time interviewing/posting and making “Intern-related” decisions that they have no time to really run their business. My goal is to make that process easier for companies by offering my Internship services for FREE.
How It Works:
- Visit www.quarterlife.com/intern to understand the layout of our site. You will understand the concept and how the postings work. We are like a “Craigslist” of Internships.
- Employers email me at internqueen@quarterlife.com stating their interest in the FREE service
- I email the employer right back with the Internship Posting Form. The form requests a company bio (this is basically for employer’s bragging rights), a list of intern duties, the amount of hours you would like the intern to work, if the internship is paid or unpaid, and if you will give the student school credit for participating in the internship. Employers can also state if they want resumes, cover letters, or any additional materials.
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It’s almost time to dig deep into the back of your closet and dust off your fall wardrobe. It’s the time when you get to rediscover the sweaters, jackets, and pants from last year that you swore you would never wear again, but upon second glance aren’t too bad. I am always sad to see the summer go by because I love wearing my summer dresses. However the fall beckons some of my favorite fashion accessories including tall black boots and long trench coats….all which can take a heavy toll on my fashion budget!
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Yesterday I had the opportunity to submit my thoughts on how one avoids paying fees and interest while building a great credit score and a solid arsenal of major credit cards for an online institution. I love the challenge of coming up with new ideas regarding credit cards because, although they can create financial problems for many, they also can create financial achievements for others.
“Did she use the words financial achievements?” Yes, I did. Credit cards used properly can help you build a solid credit score; can help you leverage your money in relation to surprise expenses, and so much more.
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