Budget Snob

Can You Guess the 7 Highest Paying Jobs?

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The job market has been incredibly scary the last few years. When I read the news headlines, it’s hard to find any good news about a job recovery. I suppose it’s a combination of news outlets competing for eyeballs and the growing sense that things are much different this time.

In that sense, I try to highlight positive aspects about earning and spending for individuals as I cull the interwebs for interesting, entertaining, and enlightening stories.

Known for it’s annual “Best Places to Live” comparison, in conjunction with Money Magazine, the researchers at CNN.com put together other “Top” stories throughout the year.… Read the rest

Need More Money? Why Not Start a Business?

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Talk surrounding the “I don’t make enought money” phrase is usually about getting a part-time job. Though many people do start a side gig to make more money, make ends meet, or start a new career, most people typically shy away from small business ownership.

When I’ve suggested the same idea to friends, I’m quickly brushed aside. They stare downward while tapping their foot. Why is part-time work noble but the thought of starting a side hustle…taboo?

The Financial Blogger thinks it’s a matter of overcoming your money fears. Having a job is…easy. I work. I get paid. That doesn’t translate too well into the self-employment world.… Read the rest

5 Ways to Generate a Second Income

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No matter how much you earn, a little more wouldn’t get turned away would it? Of course not, and as a result, you may be looking for ways to generate a second income. A quick internet search will reveal a myriad of ways you can earn money from home, many of which promise you’ll be able to work just an hour a day and earn more than your regular full time wage.

While this sounds enticing, the truth is there are just as many scams out there as there are legitimate opportunities. Following are five popular ways of supplementing your income and advice on making that supplement a success.… Read the rest

Make Money or Be Happy?

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Most of us (I think) would agree we don’t have to choose between money and happiness. But money consumes nearly our entire awake lives. When we have it, we’re trying to protect and maximize it. When we don’t have it, we’re figuring out how to make more of it. Or make the best of what we do have.

Stop and think about a normal day. We are absolutely overwhelmed with money thoughts—spending it, saving it, investing it, and earning it.

And everything is measured in monetary terms. Gas went up 10 cents in 2 days. I saved $50 on groceries. I will get a 3% raise.… Read the rest