I’ve been drawn to the topics of career and personal finance since graduating from college and entering “the real world” in 2009. Suddenly the choices I was making with my career and with my money became incredibly important. To make sure I limited the number of mistakes I made in both areas of my life, I sought expert advice online and applied it whenever possible.
In 2010, I began blogging on both topics for fun. In 2013, I began blogging on these topics as a full time freelancer.
Between then and now, I launched Life After Teaching, a career transition eBook and blog for teachers, and I continue to field questions about the job hunt from around the world. And in 2014, I became a volunteer Financial Peace University coordinator at my church in Richmond, VA. Each of these experiences have had a powerful impact on the way I guide my career and financial choices, and each provides an endless supply of fresh ideas, insights, and blog posts to help others make good decisions, too.
In my business life, I live by strict deadlines, SEO best practices, and the organizational powerhouse Google Docs. In my writing life, I work hard to present career and finance best practices in an understanding and relatable way. Read on for a selection of writing on the topics of career and personal finance:
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CAREER
- Job Interview Dos and Don’ts for the Modern Day Job Hopper, Simply Hired
- 4 Reasons to Consider Hiring Veteran Candidates, Simply Hired
- How to Bomb a Sure Thing Interview, AOL Jobs
- How to Resign from Your Job Without Burning Any Bridges, Business Insider
- 4 Relationship Rules That Will Help You Fall In Love with Your Job, Chicago Tribune Business
- How a Job Can Be Like a Dysfunctional Relationship, AOL Jobs
- 5 Signs Your Office Is a Toxic Workplace (And What to Do About It), Career Attraction
- 4 Resume Tips for Teachers Transitioning Out of Teaching, YAHOO! Small Business
- Is Your Nonverbal Communication Sabotaging Your Career?, Career Meh
- How to Confidently Set and Raise Your Freelance Writing Rates, The Write Life
PERSONAL FINANCE
- How I Saved More by Saving Less, Huffington Post
- Keep Your Friends Close, and Your Budget Closer: 12 Ways to Save Money on the Sly, The Penny Hoarder
- Surviving Student Loans, Get Rich Slowly
- Protecting Your Wallet from #YOLO, #FOMO, and #FONSY, Budgets Are Sexy
- Why Pet Owners Are Better With Money, Credit Donkey
- Does Homemade Food Cost Less?, MSN Money
- How to Be Kind to Your Finances, BudgetTracker
- Best Personal Finance Podcasts, Credit Donkey
- Budget Ideas for Common Latte Factors, When Life Gives You Lemons… Add Vodka
- “The Lucky Ones” Interview Series, Witty Title Here
STAFF WRITING & CONTRIBUTING
I also staff write, and am proud to contribute to the sites noted below.
- Simply Hired (Career)
- Brazen Careerist (Career)
- Career Attraction (Career)
- The Write Life (Career)
- Huffington Post (Finance)
- Credit Donkey (Finance)
- The Penny Hoarder (Finance)
- Suburban Finance (Finance)