Sarah Graves

If you’re trying to make ends meet on a teacher’s income, I know firsthand the struggle is real. Not only are we among the lowest paid professionals, but our jobs demand advanced education we likely had to take out student loans to pay for — meaning…

Finding a well-paying job as a teen that fits into your demanding schedule is much easier today than when I was growing up in the 1990s. Back then, a lack of technology limited us to a few traditional part-time jobs like flipping burgers at a fast…

While balancing a job with classes can be difficult, there are definite benefits to working while in college. It means more cash for necessities like books, clothes, and personal items; more fun money for social activities and entertainment; and…

Working while in school is the norm for today’s college students. According to a 2018 report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), more than 70% of students between 1990 and 2015 worked while enrolled. And that…

For many college-bound students, graduating with a degree equates with getting a high-paying job. In fact, a 2015 study from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) found that college graduates make an average of $1…

If you’re looking for a way to bring in some extra income and have a passion you’d enjoy sharing with others, blogging could be a great side gig or even potential full-time job for you. From travel to fashion, cooking to pilates, budgeting to home…

Student loan debt can be overwhelming. Yet it’s become an unavoidable reality for many college graduates. According to a 2018 report from the Institute for College Access & Success, two-thirds of students borrow money for college. The average amount…

Are you looking for a side gig with the potential to bring in several thousand extra dollars per year? Do you have a spare room in your home you aren’t using, or are you frequently out of town and paying a mortgage on a space you rarely use? If so,…

You may have heard the stories of bloggers who are able to work remotely from anywhere in the world while earning six figures or more putting in part-time hours. All it takes is a computer, a passion for writing about a particular topic, and a few…

When it comes to productivity, most people think of systems or practices that help them do more, especially when it comes to fitting even more tasks into the limited time we all have each day. Read just about any article on productivity, and you’ll…

Your desk job might literally be killing you. According to the American Heart Association, sitting for long periods has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Even worse, a 2015 study found that the more time you…

When I was a little girl, growing up in the 1980s, I just knew I was a writer. It wasn’t even a question of, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I was a writer. Right then. Right there. Writing, for me, wasn’t a job; it was (is) who I am. I’ve…