I can’t tolerate dishonest and greedy persons. And I have even less patience for companies who prey on the misfortune of others.
(warning—I may get a little carried away with this rant)
Let’s back track thirteen years. About six months after graduating high school I responded to a job ad looking for temporary workers. As a full-time [...]

Transitioning from employee to telecommuter has it’s share of ups and downs. On one hand, the flexibility of making your own hours and avoiding morning commutes is appealing. But on the other hand, telecommuters often encounter periods of loneliness, and they deal with distractions that can slow progress.
Knowing what to expect as a telecommuter is [...]

Thinking back, I’ve probably burned about two bridges in my career as a freelance writer. In both instances I was contracted to complete projects for difficult individuals who didn’t understand the meaning of “personal life.” This was in the past, and I don’t regret my decision to bail on the projects. I’ve said this before…my [...]

Not everyone’s cut out to work from home. And even if you telecommute for a company, you’re responsible for getting up at a reasonable time each morning and fighting distractions that can impede your progress. And importantly, you’ll must be able to work alone.
If you feel you can handle this type of arrangement, then perhaps [...]

Recently I received an e-mail from an old client. I worked with this particular individual for a year back in 2005. And it was this gig that uncovered my interest in personal finance topics. Since then, I’ve earned the bulk of my income writing on this subject matter, and I’ll forever be grateful to this [...]