It’s been an interesting couple of weeks. I’m thankful to those who helped my post become the last one standing in Free Money Finance’s annual March Madness blogging bonanza. I also enjoyed speaking with my friend Murray Newlands in an interview about my writing.
Some of what I talked to Murray about off the record has me thinking: At some point, you need to make plans for what’s coming. At some point, the Federal Reserve will raise rates, and it’s expected that the Bank of Canada will raise them much sooner. Even if you aren’t sure about what will happen next with the economy, you do need to have a plan for your life, your business, your — whatever. The following posts can help you do just that:
- Start Planning Your Rising Interest Rate Escape Plan at Globe and Mail: There’s no avoiding the rise in interest rates but if you have a plan in place, you’ll be better prepared if you’re looking at buying a house or refinancing your mortgage.
- Claiming A Business Loss- Losing Money Never Felt So Good at My University Money: An honest post at the true cost of running your own business.
- 12 Real Actions To Make Money From Your Blog at The Financial Blogger: A few simple steps can ramp up your blog and bring in more money from your writing.
- Why You Should Lose Money On Your Investments at Wealth Pilgrim: A unusual post that explains why you need to be comfortable with losing money occasionally.
- Job Hunting: Your Facebook Page Is Your New Reference at Canadian Personal Finance Blog: Great tips for how job hunters can use social media to increase their chances.
- Dividend Investing Misconceptions at Dividend Growth Investor: Sharing and explaining all the misconceptions surrounding dividend investing.
- How to Manage Your Cash Flow at Boomer and Echo: A great list-making process that can help you not only see where you are spending your money but where you are overspending.
- My Ideal Work Life: Striking a Balance Between Family and Work at The Digerati Life: Some tips for finding a balance in your life between your freelancing and your family.
Thanks for the mention, Miranda. Congrats on winning FMF’s March Money Madness this year!
Thanks for the inclusion as well Miranda, remember the power of Facebook, and it’s possible impact on your job hunting!