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The 5 Traits of the Wealthy Anyone Can Adopt

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Traits of the Wealthy Anyone Can Adopt

There are a million and one ways to become rich. You can build a company. You can enter the real estate game. You can become an employee, and work your way all the way to the top. Most people’s stories are unique. They can be in the same industry, but they’ve done things there own way. Yet, there are some common threads that flow between wealthy people. They seem to share specific traits, which, when combined together, make it much more likely to become wealthy. We take a look at some of these traits below – make them your own, and you might be on your way to financial success, too. Focus on Excellence If you’re going to do something, … Read more

Staying Safe When You’re New to the Life of a Student

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There are loads of posts around the web which cover student finances, study techniques, and the other parts of life which come when you start going to college or university, making it easy to settle into your new life. A lot of these resources ignore a very important part of this sort of transition, though. Having been living with parents for a long time, it can be hard to know what lengths you should be taking to stay safe once you become a student. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring some of the key risks which people in this sort of position can face, along with some tools to help you along the way. On … Read more

How to Avoid Ruining Your Financial Life

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Everyone makes mistakes now and then, many of which can be resolved with an apology, a little work, or some time. Money mistakes, on the other hand, aren’t quite so simple to fix, and can completely ruin your financial life, leaving you without enough cash to get you from month to month. There’s no way to prepare for everything that could go wrong with your finances, but there are many things that you can work to prevent. With that in mind, here are four things that you can do to avoid ruining your financial life. 1. Learn To Say No Excessive drinking, gambling, smoking, and substance abuse can all have a major impact on your life, threatening your health and … Read more

5 Ways to Spend Your Business Profits

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Through hard work and savvy marketing, you will eventually start to make a profit in your business. You will then face that all-important question: What do I do with the money and business profits? The first thing you need to do is put some of your profits into your savings or emergency fund. This is common sense and should be good practice for all business owners. The second thing you should consider is ways to spend some of the extra funds you have acquired. How to Spend Your Business Profits However, care needs to be taken. If you misspend your money, you may damage your business. Buying surplus equipment to requirements, for example, or casually wasting money on anything that … Read more

Combining Your Need for Money with a Desire for Social Responsibility

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As a responsible person living in 2018, the desire to embrace your social awareness is huge. While taking care of the environment as well as other people is vital, you cannot forget yourself. Let’s face it; even if you’re not a materialistic person, everyone can benefit from good financial health.   After all, having your financial situation under control can benefit your physical and mental health. It also allows you to place a greater focus on the social issues too. Finding the balance between the two items can feel quite daunting, but it can be a lot easier than you fear. Here’s how: Invest In A Socially Responsible Career   If you have a strong awareness of social issues and … Read more

Boost Your Financial Savvy with these Awesome Ideas

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Money and finances can be quite difficult concepts for some of us to understand. We aren’t all naturals when it comes to numbers and math, so there is no wonder that this can translate to issues with money management. But, just because you struggle with maths means you also need to struggle with your finances. There are in fact quite a few ways you can improve your money knowledge and become savvier with your finances. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Take A Course One of the best things you can do is to take a course. There are lots that cover the basics of most financial topics, including the tax system and budgeting. If you would … Read more