As soon as we had kids, I started to realize that our financial situation would be a little different. Instead of spending money on myself, I realized that we would need to focus on paying off medical bills, buying groceries, and footing the bill for diapers. However, budgeting was a little trickier than I anticipated. We ran out of money a lot at first, which was really frustrating. I decided that it might be smart to learn a little more about money, so that we weren't poor forever. It took a lot of self-discipline, but after a few months our situation drastically improved. Check out this blog for ideas on how to make budgeting easier.
Posted on: 15 October 2015
Going on a luxurious dream vacation may not seem like it's in your budget, but there are several things you can do to save up money for the vacation you've always wanted. Use these tips to help raise the money you need for the trip.
Shop At Yard Sales
Sometimes you need to spend money to make money. During the spring and summer months, visit yard and garage sales in your neighborhood.
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Posted on: 14 October 2015
A side hustle is an excellent way to bring in some extra income outside of your day job. It can be something as simple as babysitting on the weekends, to an online-only craft business. One thing all side hustles have in common is that there are tax implications on the extra money. The following tips can help you prepare for tax day so that your side hustle brings in money, instead of results in a loss due to tax penalties.
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Posted on: 12 October 2015
If you want to truly take your finances to the next level, it is vitally important that you get the help of companies that offer a variety of banking models and investment options. One option that some people tend to overlook is an international or offshore banking. Chances are great that even if you have never used one of these accounts, you have at least heard of them. If you want to learn more about these offshore banking accounts and why they can be beneficial to you, read on and learn more.
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Posted on: 12 October 2015
One of the best ways for a company to get you to sign up for a credit card is to offer you a rewards program where you get offers, miles, or money back for each dollar that you spend. Unfortunately, every credit card company has their own rewards points system and it can be incredibly difficult for you to keep track of how many points you have on each card and how you can turn them into a reward that you actually want.
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