7 Smart Saving Strategies for New Grads
Graduation is a time of exciting possibilities, high expectations … and new financial realities. Get off on the right foot and build a brighter future with these seven saving strategies.
Author Archives: Kentin Waits
Kentin Waits
After 15 years as an online marketer and digital media strategist, I hung up my advertising hat and began writing in earnest five years ago. With a focus on debt-free living, self-reliance, and the reduce/reuse movement, I can usually be found hitting thrift stores and estate sales (coffee firmly in hand) when I'm not writing from my home in rural Iowa.
7 Tips for Writing a Winning Cover Letter
Few things we write have as much potential value as a well-crafted cover letter. If you’re in the job market now or plan to be, here are seven tips to take your cover letter from tired to hired.
6 Tips to Expertly Explain Gaps in Your Resume
A hiccup in your employment history doesn’t have to signal slackerdom. Take control of how you present the highs — and the lows — of your professional experience.
8 Creative Ways to Kick Clutter in 2014
Does it ever seem like you’re swimming against a never-ending tide of stuff? Here’s how to make 2014 your year of living happily clutter-free.
Is Your Financial Adviser Really Working for You?
Did you know that your financial adviser may not be legally required to act in your financial best interest? Here’s how a fiduciary pledge can change that.
What’s the Big Deal About Tiny Houses?
There’s no place like home, even if it’s only 200 square feet. Find out why tiny houses are gaining in popularity and what makes these small spaces so special.
Saving and Sex Appeal: 6 Reasons Why Savers Are More Attractive
They may not be as flashy or stylish as their high-spending friends, but savers have a sex appeal that’s all their own. Here are six reasons to give savers a second look (and maybe a wink).