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A Job Hopper’s Guide To Staying Solvent

File Studies show that an average worker doesn’t stay in a position longer than three years. If you’re savvy, it’s possible to earn more money and secure a better balance between life and work. At least, that’s what the boffins at www.forbes.com seem to think. There is one problem, however, and it’s the gap between your last paycheck and getting paid. It can take awhile before the coffers are full

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The Best Way To Deal With Debts

Image Source Debts are a fact of life in the 21st century. Everyone has them, it’s unavoidable and inevitable as they are part of every aspect of life, whether it’s getting a mortgage or using your credit card, you have to pay everything back that you’ve borrowed. This can really beat your finances down, so you’re going to have to learn the best ways to deal with it! But what

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An Financial Umbrella For Rainy Days

(Image Link) A lot of people live in a constant state of dread for the unknown, worried that big bills or unexpected fees could cost them everything they’ve saved. It’s very hard to plan for something when you don’t know it’s coming. But, of course, you can’t risk ignoring this area, as it could cause a lot of trouble for you in the future. So, to help you out, this

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Worried That Your Garden Will Feel Redundant This Winter? Here’s How To Fix it

Source: Pxhere Sadly, there’s no denying the fact that summer is coming to an end. Winter is fast approaching and, like millions of homeowners, you’re probably resigned to the fact that your garden will become off limits. It doesn’t need to be that way, though. With the right precautions, you can inject an evergreen charm into those outdoor spaces. Here are five simple tricks that will completely transform the space

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10 Ways to Cut Your Air Conditioning Costs

As the days get hotter, homeowners are looking to keep their homes as cool as possible. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, three-quarters of all homes own an air conditioner and these devices use up to 6% of all the electricity in the U.S. The annual cost of using the AC system piles up to $29 billion. This results in a lot of energy waste and carbon pollution, 117

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Five Minute Financial Fixes

No one has enough time anymore.   We’re all busy. Too busy to see our friends; too busy to do all the things we want around the house. The busy phenomenon has become so pervasive, there’s now a thousand and one oped pieces discussing why we’re all so busy. The snake is beginning to eat its own tail because, of course, we’re all far too busy to read them.  

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5 Effective Options For Getting Yourself Out Of Short-Term Financial Difficulty

  When you find yourself in financial difficulty, it’s easy to panic. But when you do panic, you can find yourself getting further into trouble. On the other hand, you may be more likely to ignore the problem and pretend that it doesn’t exist. Either way, both solutions will not fix the problem. In fact, they can often make it work. So, instead, you need to take action. But at

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Is Your Budget Ruining Your Life?

For the vast majority of people, there’s a pretty good chance that living on a budget is becoming a more and more significant part of everyday life. The sad fact is that the cost of living is constantly going up and very few people are in the position where their income is increasing to match it. Because of this we are all being forced to make our money go much

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Before Taking Your Company to the Next Level, Be Aware of These Dangers

Before you go ahead with those expansion plans that you have, you need to be aware of some of the dangers associated with taking your company to the next level. When you know the problems that you’re going to have to contend with, it puts you in a much stronger position going forward. So, read on now to learn about some of the dangers that could spell disaster for your

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9 Ways to Drastically Cut the Costs of Living

Living costs can be incredibly costly, especially if you’ve been used to living a life that you can’t afford. Fancy dinners with your friends, expensive clothing and wild entertainment are common in the lifestyle of the rich and famous, and far too many people try to emulate that because they want to experience what it’s like to be wealthy. Sadly, living beyond your means has some serious financial implications and

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