My least favorite part of any job interview is the dreaded “what are your strengths and weaknesses?” question. I’ve practiced and am confident with the interview process as a whole, but there’s something about analyzing myself that is difficult. I suspect that may be the case for many of you as well. Shifting how you…
As covered in our guide to investing, the surest path to wealth is slow and steady accumulation of low-fee, diversified index funds. It’s boring and simple, but it works. This article explains how Robinhood’s approach of quick and constant trading, complex options bets, and always-on access through your smartphone, is the opposite of sound, long-term…
Over the last two years I’ve spent much of my free time working as a freelancer. As a full-time student, freelancing has been perfect for me because of its flexibility. As I’ve written about before, I’ve earned over $20,000 while retaining the freedom to choose my hours and jobs. (Read more about my freelancing journey…
The notion credit cards and young adults shouldn’t mix is misguided. Unlike many of the other opportunities adulthood brings—e.g. cigarettes and lottery tickets—credits cards can be a powerful resource in your personal finance tool belt. They’re the easiest way to build credit, enhance security against fraud, and can even provide a discount on every single…
About two years ago, I started working as a freelance writer. I saw it as an opportunity to improve my writing and build my savings at the same time. Since then, I have earned around $20,000 and worked over 1000 hours for multiple clients. It has been a long and complex journey to get here….
Debit cards are often considered the financially stable alternative to credit cards, but they’re directly tied to your bank account. Debit card stolen = bank account drained. Despite their reputation, credit cards provide many protections and benefits that debit cards don’t. Fraud liability: In the United States there are specific laws that dictate your liability…
Everyone has their reason to be afraid of credit cards. You can go into debt. You may face high interest payments. You may get charged fees you didn’t know existed. Fortunately, credit cards don’t have to be complex. By following these three rules, these concerns won’t even apply to you! You’ll never have any credit…
Why networking is more important than sending out job applications Searching for a job can be exhausting. Here’s a familiar story: You send out a bunch of applications and don’t hear back from a single one. Sometimes you wonder if anyone is even reading your submissions. Maybe you even get rejected from positions you’re fully…
If there is one document people have trouble writing, it’s the resume. No one is born ready to explain all of their skills and accomplishments in one perfectly formatted page. Advocating for yourself can be anxiety inducing. And it can be difficult to know precisely what a potential employer is looking for. While there is…
Like many people in the last few years, my first introduction to “investing” was on the stock trading app Robinhood (learn what investing really is here). A friend of mine showed me how the app worked and I was off to the races. At first, I bought a few shares of companies I was interested…
