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4 Ways to Spot a Dodgy Landlord

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Renting a house is a lot trickier than people realize. There are some great landlords out there who will rent you a great place for a good price and do all of the repairs that are needed. But there are also some shady landlords who are just looking to make a quick buck. They’ll hide all of the problems with the house and charge you extortionate rent, and they won’t fix any of the problems with the house. Once you’ve signed that contract, it can be pretty difficult to get out of and you might have to take them to court which is a huge hassle. That’s why you need to make sure you avoid the bad landlords and rent … Read more

Minimizing Costs When Moving Overseas

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While the majority of people aspire to become property owners someday, the majority of us also automatically start browsing the market in our home countries when we look to place ourselves on the property ladder. Most of the time this is out of sheer habit. We’ve lived in the same place most of our life, and we intend to stay for the rest of it. But sometimes a country overseas could actually meet your needs, requirements, and tastes a lot better. So, if you’re compelled by the allure of the unknown and the pull of wanderlust, now might be the time to make a change. Here are a few steps that you can take to minimize wasted money and cut … Read more

Is Your Job Really Giving You Everything You Deserve?

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There are many things that you might hope for from your job. You might well want to make sure that you feel satisfied, and that you feel you are doing work which is in some way important or useful. You might want to be well remunerated, as otherwise, it could feel as though there is not quite so much that you are getting from it. Whatever it is that you want from it, there is always a way to make sure you get it – but the first step is to actually believe that you deserve it. If you don’t believe this deep down, then it will only lead to your acting in ways which ensures you don’t get it. … Read more

Beat the Grocery Chains at Their Own Game

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Here are ways to save at the grocery store.

Is there anyone out there who doesn’t use one of the major grocery chains? If so, you are a rare bird, indeed. The reality for most of us is that love them or loathe them, the likes of Walmart, Publix and Target are our go-to stores for all of our everyday shopping needs. We all have our favorites, of course, and there are also the ones we like to avoid. Whichever your personal choice, you can bet on one thing – your preferred retailer will be playing all kinds of psychological tricks on you to ensure you spend more money than you originally wanted. How to Beat the Grocery Chains at Their Own Game From promotional offers through to the … Read more

The Two Most Powerful Ways to Make More Money

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How To Pay Off Debt When You Can't Increase Your Income

In today’s economy, we could all benefit from earning more money; indeed it seems today almost everyone is seeking an additional income, often in the form of an extra job or side hustle. This article looks at the two most fundamental ways to make more money; offering two principles to help you shift your mindset in the right direction.   See, gone are the days where you go to school, get a job in a big company, and then stay in that job for the rest of your life until you retire.  Today, we are living in a world of portfolio careers, side hustles, and an aspiration to derive passive income from online activities such as blogging or stock trading. … Read more

Is It Time to Reboot Your Finances? Here’s What to Consider

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Is It Time to Reboot Your Finances?

When it comes to your finances we can all feel the pinch from time to time. With summer around the corner you may be more worried than ever about keeping children occupied, or that upcoming summer holiday you planned on saving for but haven’t had a chance to do anything about. The financial situation can be a strain on your lifestyle, and it can also be a common cause of stress and anxiety. Is it time you focused on it a little more? I wanted to share with you some of the things you could consider to help reboot your finances. Check your bank statements regularly When was the last time you checked your bank statements? Probably not for some … Read more