Managing Your Finances

November 18, 2009 by Chris
Filed under: Lessons Learned

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I saw some sobering news when I was surfing. Consumer prices went up again last month. It wasn’t surprising, but disconcerting, nevertheless. However, if anything good has come out of the recession, I’ve become serious about money.

I’m taking more time to learn about online trading. I’ve always been a cautious person, so stock trading wasn’t something in which I’d engage. My wake-up call came when I figured my expenses and taxes for next year. Working the day job, I just went to work each day, collected my paycheck, and was as happy as can be. Once I realized how much I’m going to be paying next year, I knew that I had to look in more ways to diversify and make money.

I have to admit being a bit nervous. I plan on some funds staying in the old, oak chest, but certainly I’m willing seek the advice of an online broker, which leads me to another good thing about the recession. I’m not just trying to build one safety net, rather I’m constructing several. As a writer and freelancer, I believe it to be a good strategy. Hell, I’m even building up a stock of canned goods and household products.

Writing is stressful enough, especially when you’re trying to make a living off of it. Managing your finances early in your career should be high priority.

Manage Your Writing, Manage Your Finances

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