“Happiness” is a powerful word in the marketing industry because it can be one’s motivation to spending money. However, buying new things is not really…
The popular concept is that a budget works for individuals with a fixed income. But that is a misconception because a budget works for both…
After the pandemic in 2020, many Americans have discovered that side hustle is the new job security. In this post, I’ll break down the income…
Unlike traditional 9-5 jobs, freelancers (including myself) don’t have a set salary and employer-paid benefits. Self-employed need to manage their money very attentively. In this…
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average cost of groceries NOT including takeout and restaurant meals are: 1 person $251 a month 2…
Happy blogiversary! This blog, Happier Freelancing is officially 1 year old. Woohoo! I started this site on January 1st, 2020 in order to create an…
You’ve probably heard of stock market sectors before. Do you know what they are? In this article, you’ll learn basic business cycles and 11 stock…
I wrote How to Sign Up for a Fidelity Brokerage Account around July. Now, it’s time to buy a stock! In this article, you’ll learn…
A couple of weeks ago, I’ve created a massive list of gig economy jobs for extra income that include 94 gig jobs. I’ve tried 8…
Companies are turning to freelancers to do jobs that are not directly related to their industry such as marketing, design, or content creation. As a…