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In the wake of the worst economic depression since the 1930’s, countless people are looking for opportunities to make some additional money, or even to help replace income from a job lost to the Great Recession. There are a number of different simple and inexpensive to start up businesses that individuals can pursue with a little effort and enthusiasm. Five of them are outlined below to help get you thinking.
Freelance Writing
There are so many online venues for getting paid to write these days. Two different models of entry level type i |
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| Welcome to the 238th Festival of Frugality!
It’s easy to spend more money watering your garden during these hot summer months, but Family Balance Sheet suggests these 6 ways to conserve water and save money can help you save both gallons and dollars.
As the heat of summer sets in, our utility bills can heat up when we use our air conditioners to keep cool. Here are 9 tips on staying cool without an air conditioner from Realm of Prosperity.
Summertime often means home improvement projects. Everyone needs tools, but you don’t have t |
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Millions of homeowners are facing the reality of a house that is worth far less than they owe. This leads to a very tough situation where they must decide whether they should stick it out or walk away. In most cases, the homeowner should consider more than just the cost of the home or the amount of deficiency on their mortgage. Here are 5 things to consider when facing this decision.
1. Does your state have anti-deficiency laws? This is possibly the most important question to ask. Find out from an attorney that specializes in real estate |
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| Conferences and trade shows are great opportunities to learn about your industry, network, and connect with like minded individuals in your field. I have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to attend quite a few events over the past four years. Here are some tips and suggestions to get the most out of your next event.
1. Register early. You can usually attend conferences and other events for a fraction of the price if you register in advance. Many events offer lower priced “early bird” pricing and then increase 2-4x if |
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| Wealth Junkies was included one carnival this week:
The Festival of Frugality features our article Want A Lower Bill? Ask For It. The article can be found under the heading “Saving Money is at the Heart.”
Stop by the carnival to read some great posts.
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Blog Carnivals For The Week Of June 8th
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| One of the simplest methods to reduce your bills is to call your service provider and ask for a lower rate. It doesn’t always work, but there’s no harm in asking — and if you can convince the rep you speak with that you’re considering canceling, there’s a pretty good chance that they’ll be able to offer you some kind of promotional rate or retention offer just so that they can keep your business.
Are You Bluffing?
One of the key factors in getting a discounted rate is that your service provider, whether we’ |
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| The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2009 passed in the Senate last week and it’s just waiting on the President’s signature to become law. Because it’s a bill that has significant support, that signature will not be long in coming. When the bill becomes law, there will be some pretty major changes in just what credit card companies can do.
Retroactive rate changes on existing balances will be prohibited, unless the account is 60 day past due.
An account holder’s payments beyond the minimum automatically a |
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| Over the last month, I’ve gotten a stack of graduation announcements in the mail — and I’ve even attended a graduation or two. Some are high school graduations, some are from college and some are from graduate school. But no matter what level a person graduates from, there’s a certain sense of wondering what comes next. Even for those grads with a job lined up, there’s a transition process. It doesn’t help that quite a few people are getting degrees but aren’t so sure that they’ll be able to find a jo |
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| It’s a rare situation that you can afford to be without home insurance. Most mortgage lenders require home insurance as part of the terms of a mortgage, and even if you own your home free and clear, insurance can be the easiest way to safeguard your investment. But home insurance isn’t exactly cheap — especially when you realize that the costs can vary by hundreds of dollars, depending on which insurance company you purchase your policy through. There are a few steps you can take to make sure your home insurance costs are low:
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| I opened up a can of worms with a friend a while back: every month, rain or shine, she puts away money for her daughter’s college education. It’s the first place she puts any portion of her pay check. It’s great that she’s really devoted to a savings goal — but lately there have been more than a few rainy months. That aggressive savings plans is making it very difficult for this friend to actually make progress on her other financial goals, like paying down debt and saving for her retirement.
The Can Of Worms
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