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What I Learned about Money by Playing Drums for the Stones

Yes. I actually do play drums for the Stones sometimes. No. Not the Rolling Stones. Once in a while I play for one of the best Rolling Stones tribute bands in the United States – the Hollywood Stones.  It’s a great hobby and side job, and I learned a lot about money by playing with [...]

Landing a Great Job during a Recession Made Easy

Despite the slow economy, you can land a job you’ll love. While I personally think this is just about the best time ever to start a small business, you may not be of the same mind. So be it. Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone. So if you’re interested in landing a great job, here’s how to do [...]

Should You Move to Find a Better Job?

When should you move if you’re in need of work?  This is usually the follow up question once you answer, “Which job is right for me?” This is a question I had to deal with when I was much younger. Just married and blessed with the birth of our first child, my wife and I [...]

Laid Off? How People Survive

Ever wondered what you’d do if you got laid off?  What advice would you give me if I told you I got fired? I just finished watching a film about a handful of people who were let go. The film interviewed a number of creative writers who had all been laid off. Each one had a different [...]

Private Career Colleges – Calculate the Value

Private career colleges are expensive. Is there a better/cheaper alternative? Yes and no. These private schools teach you the skills you need to perform a specific job or launch a small business. You can usually get the same vocational skills training for free at a community college…but it will take you longer to get your diploma [...]

Find a High-Paying 2nd Job Fast

If you’re looking for a high-paying 2nd job, look no further than your computer screen. You can create your own second job using Craigslist. And the good news is that you can get these jobs without a college degree.     I wish this idea had come to me through my own genius brain power, [...]

“I Got Fired” – Now What?

“I got fired” is something I had to say once in my life, when I was 16. I never wanted to have to say it again, which is one reason I love being self-employed. Have you ever been fired? It sucks, doesn’t it? No…wait…it doesn’t just suck. It hurts. It’s excruciating.  Man…it hurts. Forget about [...]

How to Get Great Financial Planner Jobs

If you’re interested in finding great financial planner jobs, I think I can help. Remember, its one thing to become a financial planner.  It’s another to find a job.  I’ve been in the business for over 25 years and I’ve seen scores of people try to get into this business. I have some experience with what [...]

19 Great Jobs Without A College Degree – And How To Get Them Fast

  You can get a great job without a college degree.   That’s right. Great jobs without a degree are not impossible to find.  And if you’re willing to settle for “just”  good jobs without college, you won’t find it hard to find one. If you (or someone you know) is interested in finding a [...]

How to Find Financial Planning Jobs – Ideas from a 25-Year Veteran

A fair number of readers are interested in finding financial planning jobs.     I thought I’d share a story that will help you if you are one of those folks. Scott, a friend of mine, called a few days ago and asked me about an opportunity in financial services. He’s currently out of work [...]