While everyone has to handle money, not everyone can say they know what they’re doing when it comes to finances. Sure, you can just hire someone to manage your money and forget about it, but the best solution is to get control of things yourself. Fortunately, there are people like Bruce Sellery around to give you a helpful push. He has developed a new way to teach people about money, and has written a non-preachy book called “Moolala: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things with Their Money (And What You Can Do About It)” to educate and empower the masses. WatchMojo was lucky enough to ask him a few questions so we can get started on organizing our money matters:
WM - The book is called, “Moolala: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things with Their Money (And What You Can Do About It):” So, why do smart people do dumb things with their money? continue reading...
With people being fired left and right due to the economy, more and more people are beginning to take advantage of their new-found free time. They accept the fact they may not find work right away after their dismissal. And this time in between jobs is now being called “Funemployment.” Granted, the people who are most able to indulge in this practice have some savings in the bank. But funemployment basically involves sleeping in, reading, and doing whatever you want.
The practice of funemployment has helped to give the generation of newly-unemployed twenty- and thirtysomethings a better outlook on things, and has even helped paint an upbeat picture. Instead of this generation being a lost one, these young people are now being given the opportunity to reconsider the profession they entered to see if it’s what they actually want to do. Read more… continue reading...
The job market’s tight. We know this. It was a matter of time before someone turned it into a contest. Careereoki asks contestants to film themselves singing about their dream career. The grand prize includes tuition for a certificate program at an Orange County technical school. Read more… continue reading...
At one time, members of Generation Y would apply for a job and ask, “what can you do for me?” However, employers claim that the downturn in the economy has led this group to be much more humble, instead saying, “here’s what I can do for you.” They say the lack of jobs has changed this generation’s attitudes. Read more… continue reading...
Schools and students alike are concerned the failed economy will force dropouts. With college already costing around $50,000 for room, board, books, tuition, etc, some student have had to make tough decisions to leave school, take out bigger loans, or get part-time jobs. Some may even switch to schools with cheaper tuition rates. Read more… continue reading...
We all thought our financial troubles would end when we landed that fabulous job once we graduated, but now people are hoping to find a job let alone a fabulous one. continue reading...
