10 Unconventional Perks Companies are Offering Remote Workers

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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of employees working remotely has increased across the U.S. According to Ladders, only 4% of jobs with North America’s largest employers were remote before the pandemic. This increased to 9% by the end of 2020 and more than 15% by 2021. The 2021 Business Response Survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed similar findings: Approximately 1 in 3 employers increased remote work during the pandemic. Nearly 13% of jobs reported were fully remote, and almost 22% involved some remote work. Many employees have embraced the flexibility and benefits that come with working remotely. People working outside traditional office settings report increased motivation, flexibility, less stress, and higher job satisfaction.  Employers are also providing unique new perks to entice potential new employees and retain existing employees. Firmspace compiled a list of these unconventional perks, focusing on those benefiting remote […]

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How We Tripled Our Blog Traffic in 3 Months

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Yes, I know, this is a bit of a clickbaity title, but it’s true. We did triple our blog traffic in 3 months, and while there was a lot of work and different things that went into tripling our traffic, there is one common thread. The Money Mix Insiders blogging group. We joined the Insiders blogging group after being offered a 3-month free trial, and we saw so much progress that we had to join once our trial period was up. In fact, we saw more progress in 3 months of working with the group than we had over the previous 2 years. And this progress was despite hours of self-education on blogging and building a blog. The thing is, it takes much more than excellent and consistent writing to be successful with a blog. There are a lot of tricks and techniques that most bloggers won’t share that are […]

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Here’s What to Do After you Crush it and Retire Early

Way to go!! You buckled down and are able to retire early! Now what? Here - we paint 2 great pictures of the best possible outcomes - then leave it to you! #retireearly #finance #travel #homestead #snarky

Well, congratulations… You did it! You called on all the great frugal tips, created the perfect family budget, and took advantage of all the best tax credits. And because of all your hard work, you achieved the dream – you earned the right to retire early! Congrats!! …But now what? If you’re one of the prominent FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) bloggers/proponents, you’ll then go on to travel the world, live in either a sailboat or an RV, and blog about all the highs and lows of “living the dream!” Or maybe you won’t… You could go the other route of being “debt free including the mortgage”, plant some routes, and set up a co-op workspace for all the local entrepreneurs in your activity-rich town of choice. But – you’ve worked so hard to reach FIRE and now have to completely evaluate all the pros and cons of life on […]

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4 Ways Buying a Home is a Good Investment

4 Ways Buying a Home is a Good Investment

Most people think that buying a home is an investment that you have to make when you are older and ready to settle down. But you can buy a home anytime, at any age. In fact, buying a home can actually be a great investment. While some people dream of traveling the world, others dream of finally buying their dream home. Both are great options, it just depends on the type of person you are and how you want to spend your money. Or, if you’re stuck between the two, you can buy a house in your favorite vacation spot and get the best of both worlds! If buying a home is something you see in your near future, here are 4 reasons why it is a good investment:   You will save money in the long run When you pay rent, that money just goes to the landlord every […]

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4 Budgeting Basics for Your Business

4 Budgeting Basics for Your Business

You’ve cut back on Thai takeout, stuck with public transportation, and opted for DIY home improvement projects. You’re a personal budgeting wiz. But for businesses? Budgeting requires a little more preparation and finesse. When starting a new company (or even revising your current one), you need a plan that fosters profit and growth.  To get started, let’s dive into a few budgeting basics for all businesses. #1: Review Your Spending To create a budget for the future, you must first investigate the past. Alright, enough guru-talk. If you want to tighten up the balance sheet, you need to determine what’s draining your profits. Once you start probing your records, you’ll probably find a decent amount of wasteful spending. Start by listing all fixed costs for your business, such as: Rent and necessary utilities Subscriptions Software services Payroll Insurance Next, determine any variable expenses, like:  Usage-based utilities Shipping Salary bonuses or […]

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3 Ways Mortgage Lenders Can Minimize Risk

3 Ways Mortgage Lenders Can Minimize Risk

As a finance lender, a certain amount of risk is inherent. After all, the nature of the business is to give money upfront. And while there are a number of different actions one can take to recoup money in the event that a borrower doesn’t follow the terms they’ve agreed to, it can be a tricky and arduous process. The seizure of assets can be quite complex, and if your borrower doesn’t have enough to recoup the loss, you can find yourself in an extremely difficult situation. That’s why, as a lender, it’s important to take on as little risk as possible. By minimizing risk, you as a lender can maximize profitability, which in turn helps grow your business. But how? Read on for our top tips for minimizing your risk! Tip #1: Don’t forget to pre-screen borrowers Lenders field requests from all types of borrowers. And while many are […]

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7 Personal Finance Lessons from the Coronavirus

7 Personal Finance Lessons from the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak took a concept many investors love, compound growth, and turned it against us. What started as a distant problem overseas is now scaring nearly every person in the United States. Personal finance lessons aren’t the only things we learn from this humbling virus… Primarily the impact it is having on the health of ourselves, loved ones, and neighbors. Though the pandemic is also impacting in many other ways, including everyone’s social life, ability to move around, and the economy. Local businesses are struggling, the S&P 500 is highly volatile, and everyone’s financial situation changes daily. Given all the uncertainty, I thought it would be helpful to share seven things for sure. That are seven known personal finance lessons from the Coronavirus that we can learn from and act upon. 7 Personal Finance Lessons from the 2020 Coronavirus (Covid-19) 1- You Need an Emergency Fund An emergency […]

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Founder and CEO Anthony Zhang is Someone you Need to Know

Founder and CEO Anthony Zhang is Someone you Need to Know

  “Can you tell me what was going through your head when once you finished your pitch, [Mark] Cuban looked at you blank in the face and said, ‘You didn’t tell me shit…’?” After all the research I had done for this interview with Anthony Zhang, this was the question I most wanted to ask. Without skipping a beat Anthony replied, “I was shitting my pants… Excuse the curse word.”      Anthony Zhang has co-founded 3 companies, two of which have already been acquired and the third is his current project that I detailed at length in this post   (BTW – I can’t wait to invest in his current project Vinovest – click here to check out the company yourself). He’s held the titles of CEO, Board Member, Director of Growth, Head of Marketing and Business Development, and now Angel Investor… And he’s only 25 years old. In […]

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How Vinovest Pours a New Opportunity for Everyday People

How Vinovest Pours a New Opportunity of investing in fine wine for Everyday People

  When we talk about historical investment options for the average American, we discuss stocks, bonds, precious metals, and if we’re fortunate enough to have saved up enough capital maybe we dive into real estate or a business investment as well. One thing I hadn’t considered as a realistic investment option, though, is fine wine. Well, thanks to Vinovest, a new LA-based startup run by a proven set of co-founders, investing in fine wine is no longer reserved for the ultra-wealthy. Everyday people – you and I – can do it, too.    (Sponsored content)   I had the great opportunity to sit down with Vinovest co-founder, Anthony Zhang, just a couple of weeks ago   During our conversation, I had the chance to:     Learn more about how the company, and more importantly how an investment in fine wine through Vinovest works, Determine if these investments are safe […]

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Have Fun and Convert Sales?!? How to Best Answer your Business’ Phone

Have Fun and Convert Sales?!? How to Best Answer your Business' Phone

  “Thank you for calling the Hard Rock, Maui! This is Mike – how can I rock your world?!” I remember like it was yesterday. Hands down the second-best job I’ve ever had (running this dental practice is pretty great). Young twenties, summer breaks, Maui Hawaii, … There must be a lesson we can take from that experience to apply and dramatically improve our businesses, am I right? In fact, there were many lessons I learned that I carry with me today, but the one I want to focus on here is how we were trained to answer the phone at ‘The Rock’ (as we called it).    What my managers in Maui understood that I think many of us in the business world forget is that customers may come because of your brand or marketing, but they’ll stay because of the experience you provide for them. My question to […]

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