September 2017 - Page 2 of 4 - Dollars From Sense

by Danielle
September 25, 2017
in Work

The Curious Problem With Our Devices And Why They’ll Disappear One Day

by Danielle
September 25, 2017
in Work

When the first iteration of Google Glass launched in 2011, it was a complete flop. It turned out that nobody really wanted to walk around looking like something from the Borg collective. Though technologically feasible, face-mounted computers just weren’t socially appropriate, except for the ubergeeks out there. The main problem was how they jarred with normal, human interactions. Smartphones don’t get in the way of our conversations –

by Danielle
September 22, 2017
in Personal Finance

How to beat rising household bills

by Danielle
September 22, 2017
in Personal Finance

One of the main areas that all homeowners spend money on is household bills. This is especially true in the current climate, where people’s bills seem to be constantly rising. Increased inflation within the US economy and rising initial costs to energy providers mean that major bills such as water and electricity are higher than ever. Moreover, as realtor firms like MGP Property will tell you, where you live and

by Danielle
September 21, 2017
in Uncategorized

Little-Known Methods For Travelling On The Cheap

by Danielle
September 21, 2017
in Uncategorized

No matter where you like to travel, or how often you manage to do so, there’s no argument against wanting to save a little money in the process. Travel is one of life’s genuinely outstanding experiences, the kind of event that opens you up as an individual – but it always comes at a price. If you are wondering how you might be able to save a little money next

by Danielle
September 21, 2017
in Work

Problems With the Law? How to Get the Right Support

by Danielle
September 21, 2017
in Work

No one wants to find themselves in a tangle with the law, but these things happen. There are so many different areas of the law, whether they’re civil or criminal. When you do find yourself in a situation like this, you need to make sure that you have the right kind of legal support by your side. If you don’t, the whole process will be a lot harder for you.

by Danielle
September 21, 2017
in Personal Finance

Save Up While Running Your New Business

by Danielle
September 21, 2017
in Personal Finance

Pixabay Starting up a business isn’t free unfortunately. You will have to spend money on what will feel like endless investments just to be able to say “I own a business”. While this can be a tough time, it should also be enjoyed because this is only the beginning. You are about to venture into a world that is growing and changing every day, while always managing to remain

by Danielle
September 20, 2017
in Personal Finance, Work

Risk Free Entrepreneur: How To Run A Business When You Already Have a Job

by Danielle
September 20, 2017
in Personal Finance, Work

Having a job is all good and well, but if you want to reach the top dollar – and the financial security that goes along with it – then it’s no substitute for starting your own business. The problem isn’t that people don’t have ideas for a business. They have plenty of those. The issue is that they’re already working full time and don’t think they have the time to

by Danielle
September 20, 2017
in Personal Finance

Should We Be Sell Outs? Damn Right!

by Danielle
September 20, 2017
in Personal Finance

Link The majority of us view being a sell out as a bad thing. It means you have no morals and will do anything to save your skin. In this culture, no one likes to admit that they would sell their soul. But, why not? Contrary to popular belief, surrendering to the man has many advantages from a business and personal point of view. In fact, the more you

by Danielle
September 20, 2017
in Personal Finance

The Money Talk: Young Adults and Overspending

by Danielle
September 20, 2017
in Personal Finance

When your children grow up to be financially reckless young adults, it can sometimes be difficult to hold your tongue. Speaking up may cause more harm than good – especially if you happen to touch a sensitive topic or give a particularly patronizing advice. When it’s done right, however, you may be able to help your children avoid the basic financial mistakes and even be in a better position than

by Danielle
September 20, 2017
in Personal Finance

Automate To Build Wealth

by Danielle
September 20, 2017
in Personal Finance

For a lot of people, managing money takes up a significant amount of time and effort. But thanks to automation, that need no longer be the case. There are now more options than ever before to put the whole process on autopilot, allowing you to get on with your life without having to constantly worry about transferring money from one account to another. Here’s how. Automate Bill Payments, But Be

by Danielle
September 20, 2017
in Personal Finance

Saving For A Downpayment Has Never Been Easier

by Danielle
September 20, 2017
in Personal Finance

Flickr When it comes to saving for a down payment, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that down payments are still incredibly low. Some mortgage companies are offering incredible 3 percent downs, including Fannie and Freddie – the lowest we’ve seen since the financial crisis of 2009. That’s down from the usual 5 percent minimum up until now. But there’s a problem. Even a 3