Like many others right now, I’m facing financial difficulties partially because my employer doesn’t give raises because most of the employees get incentives except for me then with the cost of living being high, I’m scared of my financial future. On top of that, my next escrow analysis next year, will likely put my houseContinue reading “One Step Forward & Two Steps Back”
Author Archives: Leslie Elizabeth David
Second Job
Never I thought that I would’ve considered getting a second job but I am now. At a time of the idea of being able to do things I love on the weekend, I have to consider my financial future. Why now? You ask might thinking. My employer doesn’t give raises because most of the employeesContinue reading “Second Job”
Stress
Stress is defined in this context as physical, mental, emotional strain or tension that is caused by a situation, occurrence or factor per Dictionary.com. For the past month or so, a business has been put charges on my credit card although i have canceled the service multiple times plus my financial institution has finally blockedContinue reading “Stress”
Decisions
Decisions. Decisions. Toughest thing to do when it comes to relationship, money and retirement sometimes. My decisions are mainly based on my intuition or feeling like it’s the best to do. Such as, “If it doesn’t feel right, then it isn’t,” with logic and critical thinking. A friend of mine who doesn’t like her jobContinue reading “Decisions”
Reverse Psychology
For the past few weeks, someone who I’ve known for many years didn’t appreciate her new job with weekends off which her daughter helped her get. It was difficult for her from working retail in well known national supermarket chain to working by herself in closed quarters. It got to the point that she wasContinue reading “Reverse Psychology”
Humility
Humility generally means state of humbleness. Am admitting that I was wrong about my coworker taking my keys out of my purse for they were found from the bottom of my purse under the lining of it. Found both sets of them. Apologized to everyone who spent time looking and told them my fix toContinue reading “Humility”
Purpose
Purpose defined by Oxford Dictionary is to (noun) “the reason which something is done or created or for which something exists.” “A person’s one resolve or determination.” Verb of “having one ‘s intention or objective.” Purpose in life gives meaning to our lives by serving others in one capacity or another. Our purpose is bestContinue reading “Purpose”
Side Hustle
“Side Hustle” defined as a secondary source of income in addition to a primary job. In recent years, side hustles for seniors have become popular to supplement social security and pensions. As with anything, please consider due diligence before committing to it especially ones that expect you to invest to get in on something whichContinue reading “Side Hustle”
Tuesday
My life has been complicated by some people at work who have nothing better to do. The saga continues from my last post. My house keys were taken out of my purse likely when I had to go to the main floor to process which I thought I had noticed but figured they had droppedContinue reading “Tuesday”
Finances
Hello Friends, Finances refers to one’s monetary affairs that includes assets, debts, income and expenses that’s a broad term for describing financial matters both personally and professionally. Growing up, there were formulas on how to designate income received from working that included housing (rent or mortgage), utilities, transportation, groceries, leisure, donations and savings. Truthfully, mostContinue reading “Finances”