Amanda GarlandinFinancial Strategy6 Cringe-Worthy Credit MistakesCommon credit questions and comments range from sensible to absolutely ludicrous. Here are six that make me want to rip my hair out.Apr 22Apr 22
Amanda GarlandinReaders HopeJob Board ScamsLessons Learned the Hard Way During My Freelance Job HuntFeb 13Feb 13
Amanda GarlandinILLUMINATIONWhere to Find Work as a Freelance Writer.Content mills, marketplaces, and talent networks — which one is best?Jan 27Jan 27
Amanda GarlandinFinancial StrategyPlease Stop Co-Signing LoansYou are not simply “vouching” for your buddy, cousin, or brother; you are putting your financial future on the line.Dec 2, 2023Dec 2, 2023
Amanda GarlandThe Christmas With the Talking ParrotsDear Mom, I’m sorry for being a shithead that Christmas.Jun 22, 2023Jun 22, 2023
Amanda GarlandinAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)Is Jury Duty a Scam?I was forced to pay for parking, tolls, and lunch for a measly $6 in jury pay. I feel like maybe I was scammed…Jan 14, 2023Jan 14, 2023
Amanda GarlandinMaking of a MillionaireVacationing With a Dog is ExpensiveI naively thought taking the dog with us on vacation would be much cheaper than boarding her for a week. I was wrong…Dec 8, 20221Dec 8, 20221
Amanda GarlandinBetter MarketingHow to Spot a Content Mill Job PostingWriters beware, content mills are getting sneakier about how they advertise their low-paying jobs.Aug 22, 20221Aug 22, 20221
Amanda GarlandinThe MotherloadThe 1st Week With My New Boss Was Very DemandingHe’s aggressive towards his coworkers, forces me to work overtime, and constantly interrupts lunch breaks…in his defense, he’s 2.Aug 13, 20222Aug 13, 20222
Amanda GarlandHow Many Articles Have You Written?It may seem a silly task, but counting the number of articles you’ve written can be motivational and help highlight which future actions…Jul 5, 20221Jul 5, 20221
