Anna Baluch

My husband and I are big fans of Valentine’s Day. Some people consider it a “Hallmark holiday,” but we love it because it gives us an excuse to treat one another and make some great memories. Last Valentine’s Day we booked a relaxing couples spa day, complete with champagne, chocolate, and massages. It was a…

In our increasingly busy world, business owners and entrepreneurs have jam-packed schedules. This doesn’t leave much time for tasks like answering phones, booking travel, or managing social media. That’s where you, as a virtual assistant (VA), come in. VAs can take care of these types of administrative and marketing tasks so business owners don’t have…

Chris Mamula and his wife grew their household income from about $50,000 to nearly $180,000 between 2000 and 2012. Despite this increase, they didn’t move to a larger home, upgrade their vehicles, or go on regular shopping sprees. Instead, they put their extra cash toward their mortgage payment, which they paid off in 7 years,…

A few years ago, I got an invitation to attend a research study hosted by a local skincare company. They were launching a new line of products and wanted feedback from 20 to 25 year-old-women with dry skin. Since I was a new college grad who needed extra cash, I decided to go. They asked…

Imagine what life would be like if you spent less money on bills every month. You’d have more cash to put toward savings, retirement, and luxuries like travel or dining out. You’d find it easier to meet your short- and long-term financial goals. Fortunately, you can find ways to save money on your bills. While…

Every day, search engines, social media platforms, and blogs collect and store your data. When you spend time on these websites, e-commerce stores and other businesses learn about your browsing habits, buying behavior, and interests. This data helps them improve their marketing campaigns, launch new products, and ultimately make more money. Most of these websites…

Like most college students, I was always looking for easy ways to make money. I had rent, books, sorority dues, and plenty of other things to pay for. A few months into my freshman year, a girl who lived in my dorm told me she made extra cash by surfing the web. I thought she…

I’ve been lucky enough to land dozens of job interviews in my lifetime. Through my interview experience, I’ve learned that preparation is the key to success. By preparing for every interview I’ve had, I’ve secured internships, full-time jobs, and freelance gigs. One of the best ways to prepare for a job interview is to bring…

Unless you live in a city or somewhere with good public transit, you probably spend a lot of time in your car. With all that driving — to and from work, running errands, visiting friends, going to the gym — the cost of gas and car maintenance can start to add up. But what if…

If you own a car, you know that car payments, gas, maintenance, and repairs can add up quickly. In fact, according to AAA, it costs an average of $706 per month to own a car.[1] But there are ways you can offset the costs by turning your car into a passive income earning tool. 10…