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

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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.

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Including Side Hustles on Your Resume: The Ultimate Guide

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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).

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How to Overcome Having a Horrible Boss

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A bad boss. At some point in our lives, we will all have at least one, and we need to know how to overcome a horrible boss when we have one.

In my seemingly never-ending struggle to find a good, permanent, full-time role, horrible bosses have been a big factor.

After having a boss that was physically abusive towards 2 of my colleagues, and extremely verbally and emotionally abusive to us all, I thought that there was no possible way I could ever have a boss more horrible than that.

But last year, I was proven wrong.

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How Does Poshmark Work: A Full Review

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Who wouldn’t like to have a little extra cash these days? Whether through your favorite side hustle, a part-time job, passive income via investments or any other means. One way I’ve found to make some extra money is with Poshmark. In today’s post, How Does Poshmark Work, I’ll show you how I use Poshmark to buy and sell used brand named items online.

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