November 2015 - Page 2 of 3 - The Outlier Model

How to Be Happy on Any Income

being happy, being satisfied, on a budget

Chonce Maddox / November 12th, 2015 / No Comments

Whether money can actually buy happiness or not has been debated quite a bit. Money can certainly help you become financially stable and secure, which can contribute to happiness, but do you believe simply having money will make you a happier person long-term? I’d like to argue that you can feel happy on any income. You may not always feel content if you have a lower income, but you can always feel...

Posted in: Philosophy Tagged with: be happy on any income, find fulfillment, set goals

Save Money on Heating Costs this Winter with These Simple Tricks

saving money, heating costs, winterizing

Chonce Maddox / November 10th, 2015 / No Comments

Winter weather is no joke when it comes to your heating bill. Depending on where you live, harsh winters can cause you to run your heat every day and that increase on your bill each month can cause your budget to become tight in some other areas. Trying to save on heating costs can be discouraging because you have to run your heat in the winter to stay warm. On the contrary, these helpful tricks will...

Posted in: Life Hacks, Saving Money Tagged with: life hacks, lower your heating bill, save money on heating

3 Unique Ways to Save Money on Food and Groceries

groceries shopping, saving money on food, saving on groceries

Chonce Maddox / November 6th, 2015 / No Comments

Grocery shopping is an essential necessity and a major part of our budgets and monthly spending. This is why it’s a common goal to try to increase or limit and control your grocery and food spending so you can have money for other areas of your budget. Food gets more and more expensive each year which causes us to come up with more creative ways to save. If you don’t live in an environment where...

Posted in: Food and Grocery Tagged with: creative ways to save, cut food costs, cut grocery bill, save money on food

5 Ways to Earn Extra Money When You Already Have a Job

extra income, side hustle, part time job

Chonce Maddox / November 4th, 2015 / 1 Comment

Do you have a job that pays a sustainable wage but could pay more? If you can’t get a raise right now, there are plenty of ways to earn extra money outside of your day job. While your time might be limited, I’m sure you could use some extra money in your bank account in addition to your steady paychecks. Here are 5 ways to start earning extra money today even though you already have a main job. 1....

Posted in: Career and Work, Money Tagged with: earn extra money, freelance, increase your income, side hustle