If you’ve landed that new job or found that new apartment, chances are, you’re looking for a roommate. It can be tough to find a good roommate, especially one whose tastes, lifestyle, and budget are all similar to yours. Since I just went through that process myself, I thought I’d share a bit about what I learned.
Without a doubt, the two most popular services for finding a roommate online are Craigslist and Roommates.com. Both sites are popular, but which one is actually the best at connecting potential roommates?
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The Internet is full of people promising to make you rich, and let’s face it: most of those promises are scams. Those writers who aren’t trying to con you out of your hard-earned cash usually offer the same old obvious, tedious advice—save money each month, avoid unnecessary expenses, and keep your savings in the bank. But for those of us who want to move beyond the Puritanical, a-penny-saved mindset, a more effective method is necessary. Let’s face it: saving is for retirement, not for getting rich. There are a few simple things you can do, however, that will put you well on your way to living more prosperously without adopting the kind of frugal habits that resemble Thoreau’s life at Walden Pond.
1. Act Like You’re Already Rich - In Steve Pavlina’s article, 5 Wealth Lessons from 20 Percent of a Millionaire, Steve discusses the significant shift in identity that it takes to become a millionaire. He argues that it’s impossible to become rich without first becoming comfortable with the lifestyle that accompanies wealth. This doesn’t mean acting like a snob, but it does mean learning to live as if you already had a million bucks. If you think about your wealthy friends and acquaintances, you’ll realize that most of them do most or all of the following: Continue reading “5-Plus Habits That Will Make You Rich”
If you’ve read or seen the news lately, you’ve probably already heard of virtual assistants. Bestselling book The 4-Hour Workweek
(#1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal) and countless articles in the business sections of most major newspapers and magazines have popularized the concept of low-cost, outsourced assistants. Despite the media attention, however, the concept hasn’t caught on quite as quickly as many thought it would. Unsure of the benefits, afraid of the risks, or concerned about the difficulty of communicating with a remote, possibly foreign assistant, most professionals haven’t taken the plunge. If you’ve thought about using a virtual assistant and just haven’t taken the risk, or if you’ve tried a virtual assistant and want to work even more efficiently and effectively, this article is for you.
This article will provide a brief overview of virtual assistants, explain how to effectively use them to save time and money, and offer some free tools for improving your VA experience. Read more to learn how you can save thousands of dollars per year, free up your time, and have fun in the process!
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Welcome to The Upwardly Mobile! This blog is dedicated to bringing young professionals news, tools, and tips to help them live, work, and prosper more efficiently! This blog isn’t about flashiness or elitism, but it is about the art and science of creating your own success. I’ll be sharing the tools and ideas I’ve found that work, analyzing the habits that don’t, and helping you realize your own potential. I invite you to join me in learning, growing, and living entrepreneurially.
