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5 Lessons from Failing the CFP® Exam
This isn’t a post I wanted to write. I was planning on the opposite — a how-to guide on nailing the exam on my first try as a career changer. I visualized the “preliminary pass” notification on my computer screen. I imagined texting friends and family the good news. However, passing the CFP® exam didn’t […]
Quitting Your Job? Start Preparing Your Finances Now
If you’re anything like me, the end of the year typically brings a lot of reflection. Many times this period comfortably wedges itself between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, just as you are able to take a breath from holiday parties. But by this point, it can be difficult to make major life changes quickly—especially […]
Why I Left the Big City to Become a Tarot Reader
Here’s an update from my sister, Jessica Dore. I still think what she’s doing is really inspiring, especially for those of us whose lives and careers don’t move in a straight line. At the end of last year, I quit my full-time job in publishing and moved to the Caribbean for six months to launch my […]
Why You Can’t Afford Low Paying Freelance Gigs
Taking on new clients is both exciting and nerve-wracking. It’s an opportunity to start fresh, create something new, and build relationships. This week, I traveled to San Diego for XYPN Conference and FinCon. Like many of my fellow bloggers, I left with a stack of business cards. I can’t believe how much freelance work is out there. After […]
How To Survive a Job Layoff
I’ll never forget how devastating it was to lose my first job. At 22, it felt like my entire world was falling apart. With limited experience and savings, I was terrified to start looking for more work. When I was laid off again last week, I felt a lot less panicked. Ten years after my first job loss, I’m […]
The Cost of Being an Artist in Nashville
A few weeks ago, a headline from my neighborhood magazine caught my eye: Nashville Artists Collaborate About Money Sounds interesting, right? “Everything is For Sale, a Music and Art Show” features four visual artists, three bands, and a poet. The goal is to have a different kind of conversation about money. “Many of us are […]
How I Launched My Freelance Career From the Caribbean
Hey, look: Cashville Skyline’s very first guest post! It’s from my sister, Jessica Dore. I think what she’s doing is really inspiring, especially for those of us whose careers follow a non-linear path. For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamt of a life in which I could work from anywhere in the world. I’ve never […]
Why Setting Intentions Matters (#FinCon15 Recap)
I think I finally understand why people try to measure their lives by the year. A lot can happen in twelve short months. An entire lifetime’s worth of events, really. And cutting these mini lifetimes into one-year chunks makes everything feel more manageable. So, after this past weekend, I’m declaring FinCon the start of my New Year. […]
Social Media Productivity Tools for #FinCon15
Social media shouldn’t be a massive time suck. Especially at a conference where you’re trying to build relationships face-to-face. So, how do you strike an efficient balance? Productivity tools. Here’s what I’m relying on to keep me on top of my social media game at FinCon. Essential Pre-Conference Preparation Is your branding consistent across all channels? […]
How Much Do We Really Owe Our Employers?
It’s been nearly one year since I quit my career as a concert promoter. Many family members, friends, and colleagues never saw it coming. But I didn’t leave without a plan. I saved 40-50% of my income for several months, invested in other skill sets, and planned to take some time off before transitioning into […]
