Welcome to Spending Notes, where we do a weekly deep dive into how our readers spend their cash. Today: an executive assistant who makes $50,000 a year Occupation: executive assistant Age: 28 Location: Chicago, IL Salary: $50,000 (approx. $1,600 per pay period) Day One I do administrative support for a PR firm in Chicago. It’s […]
What Do You Need When Buying a House?
Buying a home is an exciting time for those who are new and experienced in the real estate market alike. The purchase of a home is a promise of a uniquely positive and brighter future. As you finalize the terms of a sale in the real estate market, you are promising to pay the settled […]
Checklist for Relocating Your Bar
The food and drink industry has changed significantly post-COVID-19. Patrons are interested in resuming their social lives, but social restrictions make going out for a night on the town challenging. It’s not uncommon for a business owner to relocate to a different location after establishing their presence. Relocating your bar can be a smart way […]
How Every Business Needs to Rely on Modern Technology To Succeed
Many business experts agree that companies of all sizes must integrate modern technologies into their operations to remain profitable and competitive. As such, it’s imperative to invest in the best new technology to boost your enterprise’s chances of success. However, there’re numerous innovations available to every modern company, so selecting the right technology can be […]
5 Things to Update When Giving Your Home a Big Makeover
With the real estate market booming and more people than ever upgrading or selling and buying homes, many homeowners have turned to home makeovers as a way of making the best use of their space. For displaced and remote workers, how a home is set up and its overall functionality and feel is even more […]
3 Ways to Help You Pay Off Your Debt
Consumer debt reached 14.6 billion in the United States last year. People have been struggling with student loans, home loans, auto loans, and credit card debt for some time. However, the COVID-19 pandemic left many people out of work and out of resources. If you are dealing with a debt that has been too challenging […]
A Week in Oregon on a $46,000 Salary
Welcome to Spending Notes, where we do a weekly deep dive into how our readers spend their cash. Today: a contractor who makes $46,000 Occupation: contractor Age: 37 Location: Gresham, OR Salary: $46,000 (approx. $1,769 per pay period) Day One Have you ever seen one of those TV shows where they rebuild a whole new […]
Buying Your First Home? Here’s What You Should Know
Becoming a homeowner is something every young adult dreams about. Homeownership isn’t merely part of adulting, but it’s also a rite of passage and a milestone. However, the home buying experience can be confusing and tumultuous for first-time homebuyers. So much goes into buying a new home, from finding the real estate company to actually […]
How to Choose the Attorney You Need
While no one likes to get tied up in the legal system, the odds are overwhelming that you’ll need to work with a law firm at some point in your life. Realizing that you need an attorney can certainly be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time, and you may be at a loss as […]
What to Do If You’re Put on the MATCH List
For any type of business that wants to accept credit cards and debit cards as forms of payment, they have to create a new merchant account with either a financial institution like a bank or with an independent sales organization (ISO). A merchant account is simply a bank account that allows businesses to accept riskier […]