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Coping With A Change In Financial Circumstances

More often than not, when a change in circumstances with your finances occurs, it can have a huge impact on your lifestyle, especially when you have a family. Whether you or your partner has been made redundant, for one reason or another you’ve taken a pay cut, or you’ve separated from your partner and no longer have two income streams coming in, it doesn’t matter, all that matters is that

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Occasional Spending: Tips for Buying the Perfect Gift

I personally love buying gifts; whether it’s for Christmas, Mother’s day or even birthdays, I really enjoy the process of choosing a gift that is perfect for who ever I’m buying it for. Some people struggle with gift buying, whether it’s the financial side or just getting the perfect gift, so I thought it would be handy to make a list of a few tips I use in order to

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What To Do If You Sell Your House For More Than The Appraisal

In today’s competitive house market, it’s not unusual for people to sell their homes for more than they expect. Two or more groups of buyers might bid for your home in consecutive rounds, each trying to price the other out of the market. But is getting a higher price for your home always a good thing?   The problem comes when the selling price of the home exceeds the value

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Helpful Tips When Going To College

Making the transition from high school to college can be tricky for some, how you performed at school does not automatically apply during your college years. Good grades may have come to you naturally at school, with college you must earn them. However there are more tips to getting the most out of your college time. Learn handy tips so you can still have the best experience, easing the stress

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Why Waste Your (And The Planet’s) Energy? The 5 Biggest Causes Of Energy Waste In Your Home

There are all sorts of waste. Wasted words, wasted food and possibly the most concerning at the moment, wasted energy. Energy waste is not only expensive for you and your household, but it causes problems for the planet too. If you want to be more ‘green’ and less wasteful, you might need to take a look at your habits. Here are five of the biggest energy wasters that you can

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The Stability And Assurance Routes For First Time Investors

Investing your hard earned money for the first time is an incredibly daunting yet exciting task. You’re entering into a field whereby, your money, will make more money. However, you have to establish a formula to invest your money wisely and mitigate any chance of waste. First and foremost, before you move any money or look for an avenue, you must have a clear goal set in your mind. What

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Bridging The Employment Gap

When you’ve been stuck in a job for a while that you hate, you often come to realise that you’re only there for the money. While the salary may be keeping you afloat, it certainly won’t be keeping you happy and the employment market is volatile at the best of times! The idea of having to interview for a new position while trying to keep heading to work every day can

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Helpful Tips When Going To College

College can be a trying time for some, not everyone has the financial support of parents.However there are more tips to getting the most out of your college time, you will learn how to be independent setting yourself up for your future and how you deal with situations. Learning handy tips so you can still have the best experience which won’t require you to have lots of money, easing the

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Can You Actually Make Money On The Internet?

The Internet is such a minefield that it can be tricky to locate the opportunities that it offers. Many of us still treat it with caution, but in 2017 there are a number of actual ways to make money on the web. This can be done by selling your services remotely, without the need for an office. There are also chances for investment online that could prove fruitful. Freelance Writing

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A Lucrative Guide to Earning Cash on the Side

Flickr   Earning money is pretty cool, there’s no doubt about that. It’s probably safe to assume that you’re interested in making more money, especially if you’re visiting a blog with the word “dollars” in the title! The chances are high that you already have a job, and you may even be earning a nice amount from that job. But if you’ve found yourself earning essentially the same amount year

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