Hey Under30CEO, Two weeks ago I sent an email talked about some honest truths about looking at your financial picture…. and guess what happened? It was the lowest response rate to an email I’ve had in months. Why? Not because you all have it all under control… No– it’s because of what everyone told me who did respond to the email. It sucks to look at this stuff. …
Top Business Books and Must Reads for Entrepreneurs
by / ⠀Entrepreneurship• Personal Finance / July 22, 2014Hey Under30CEO, This is our list of all time top reads and business books for entrepreneurs and small business owners. It includes some new releases and best-sellers you should be reading now. These are our top entrepreneur books . Here’s our list of must reads! We are big fans of anything that gives us the edge in our personal and professional development or business. We’ve authored over 4,000 articles…
Does a Bitcoin Weigh More Than a Gold Coin? Alternative Assets in Retirement Plans
by / ⠀Personal Finance / May 9, 2014The problem with being young and successful is that right now you’re, well, young and successful. However, that’s a situation which eventually takes care of itself. At some point most intelligent people come to that realization, and they start thinking about saving for retirement. The problem is that they start thinking about it a little too late. Most Americans never save enough of a nest egg to adequately…
7 Unconventional Ways To Save Serious Money
by / ⠀Career Advice• Entrepreneurship• Personal Finance / May 8, 2014Bootstrapping. The very word conjures visions of Ramen noodles, re-worn shirts, and sleeping on the floor. But it doesn’t have to be torturous. I’ve personally saved over $2,550 a month while living like a king using the tactics below. That makes a big difference for a fledgling business (and fledgling business owner). These tactics are battle tested and non-obvious for many. Yes, you need to cut back on…
#EntrepreneurProblems: 6 Ways to Stay Healthy on the Road
by / ⠀Entrepreneurship• Health & Fitness• Personal Finance / April 22, 2014When I was younger, I always thought it would be so cool to be one of those career women who are always traveling from state to state for meetings, conferences, shows or any professional gatherings. Now that I’ve become one of those traveling career ladies, I still think it’s “cool” to see a lot of places, but I’ve also realized it’s hard to stay healthy when you’re…
4 Reasons Why Getting Insured Might Not Be In Your Best Interest
by / ⠀Personal Finance / April 11, 2014With the Obama administration pushing for young people to “get covered” and the high cost of medical care otherwise, getting health insurance may seem like a no-brainer. However, if you’re young and healthy, getting insured might not pay off. Here’s why: 1. You may not be legally required to obtain insurance The Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, includes a requirement to have health insurance by March…
Investment is studying the market trends carefully and yet not depending too much on past records of a particular stock that is showing up returns too good to last long. Investors make mistakes in not analyzing one’s risks properly, overdoing investment amount and showing impatience. As a newbie investor contemplating on making the best use of your savings by making an investment through opening up a brokerage account…
Travel Hacks: How to Save Money and Find Cheap Airfare
by / ⠀Personal Finance• Travel / March 10, 2014Finding cheap flights is a science. As the co-founder of a travel company, we bring our team all over the world, and try to do it as wisely as possible. We take travel hacking very seriously. The more money we save on flights, the more money left to spend on incredible experiences. Here are ten awesome travel hacks to help you find cheap airfare: First off: Expedia has…
Nobody wants to waste money unnecessarily. That means everyone loves saving money, right? Not necessarily. I’m sure everyone knows that saving money is hard work. We often spend less by sacrificing on certain things, i.e. eating home-cooked food most of the time, buying fewer clothes, skipping vacation days and many more. While effective, these methods are often painful as it sacrifices your lifestyle. What if I told you…
The best time to start saving is while you’re still young. You still have plenty of time to make mistakes and the luxury of time to fix them, along with some bad spending habits you might’ve developed over the years. You also have more opportunity to consider a ton of options involving money early on in life. However, just as there are opportunities, so are there plenty of…