Just Start Investing

We Make Investing Easy

General Personal Finance Blog

Garage Sale Tips: How to Increase Your Sales

By

Having a garage sale is simple. You open your garage, throw some signs up, and wait for people to come and give you money for your stuff. Like most things in life, though, if you put a little effort into your garage sale, you will get rid of your items quicker and make more money. Stay tuned to get the best garage sale tips to help you increase your sales!

If you’re going through the trouble of having a garage sale, you might as well do the necessary things to ensure it’s a success. With a few tips, you can go above and beyond an average garage sale and make it one to remember!

But first, you should ask yourself if you should even have a garage sale.

[Read more…] about Garage Sale Tips: How to Increase Your Sales

Morning Brew Review: The Modern Newspaper

By

What if instead of receiving spam emails and lame 25% off deals in your inbox every morning, you received relevant (and entertaining) news that made you smarter in 5 minutes? That’s what Morning Brew is striving to do, and we’ve got a comprehensive review of their free service below.

[Read more…] about Morning Brew Review: The Modern Newspaper

High Earner Not Rich Yet: How to Avoid Becoming a HENRY

By

I recently heard a term pop up in a podcast ad, “High Earner Not Rich Yet,” or, HENRY for short.

The term caught my attention and I was curious to learn more about these mysterious HENRYs, so I did some research.

[Read more…] about High Earner Not Rich Yet: How to Avoid Becoming a HENRY

Traditional vs Roth 401(k): What You Need to Know

By

With access to a Roth 401(k) becoming more and more common, I wanted to break down the differences between a Traditional vs Roth 401(k). Including the advantages of each and how to decide which 401(k) plan to choose.

I’m currently considering a Roth 401(k) myself and was surprised by how much nuance there is in making the decision between the common two 401(k) options.

Yes, a lot of things are the same (such as contribution limits). Though, there are some major differences (like when your money is taxed) and minor ones as well (for example, the withdrawal rules).

We’ll get into all of that below to help you easily make an informed decision on which 401(k) type is right for you.

[Read more…] about Traditional vs Roth 401(k): What You Need to Know

Including Side Hustles on Your Resume: The Ultimate Guide

By

It seems like everyone has side hustles these days. Whether it’s to make extra money, pursue an interest or passion, or to learn a new skill, it’s work that we choose to do on the “side” of our day jobs. Yet few people think to include their side hustles on their resume.

Working on your own doesn’t make it any less relevant than your other work experience because side hustles are still work! Sometimes a lot of work (and time and energy).

[Read more…] about Including Side Hustles on Your Resume: The Ultimate Guide

The Latest Blog Posts:

As Featured In:

Just Start Investing Press Strip 2020 B&W

Follow Us: