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How Much Does a New Garage Door Cost?

[Disclaimer: This post was created in collaboration with Banko Overhead Doors, Inc.] After noting the deep scratches from countless parking miscalculations, that hopelessly dented pane where your daughter’s killer soccer kick connected spot-on and rising energy bills associated with your garage door’s lack of proper insulation, its time to consider replacement. How much will it cost? Check out Banko’s list of factors that directly influence the pricing of a new garage door. Size Do you have a single or double car garage? Most garage doors come in standard size, but some homes have larger or customized models. In general, the bigger the door, the steeper the price. Materials What will your new garage door be made of? Wood is traditional and … Read more

6 Simple Ways to Improve Your Business ROI

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How to Increase Your Business Return on Investment

When you’re running a business, your main focus may be on optimizing your marketing and improving your rate of closing sales, but that’s not the only way to get a good return on your investment. Another way you can bump up your revenues is to trim your overhead costs, finding ways to reduce many of your expenses. How to Increase Your Business Return on Investment Although you may be baffled by how you can trim your expenses any further, considering we’re talking primarily about fixed expenses, there are some simple, ingenious ways to go about it. 1. Switch how you handle accounts payable. By using ap automation— that is, accounts payable automation—your business can cut its operational costs. It’s costing … Read more

How to Start Saving and Get a Month Ahead Without Much Income

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The following is a guest post by Rebekah Carter. If you’d like to contribute a guest post to Money Q&A, check out our guest posting guidelines. Today, most people know just how valuable a financial safety net can be. In times of crisis, an emergency fund can be the difference between being able to replace your broken washing machine, or being forced to turn to the bank for a loan. It can also mean that you’re always protected if something unfortunate happens to your income. The trouble is when you don’t have a high-paying career in the first place, getting a month ahead in your savings can feel like an impossible goal. The good news is that no matter how … Read more

6 Reasons Why You Should Start Saving Early

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The following is a guest post by Anthony Goff, a financial advisor with a degree in Mathematics and also the founder of Personal Finance Hub. If you’d like to submit a guest post to Money Q&A, check out our guest posting guidelines. Saving isn’t necessarily the easiest thing to do. As soon as you get your paycheck or money from a friend, the first thing you’re going to think about is spending it as soon as possible. However, what if we told you to start saving that money? I know, we sound crazy. But, if you start saving early in life, it can seriously help your financial stability. Below, are the top five reasons why you should start saving early on … Read more

The Broke Personal Finance Model – Why Finding $400.00 in an Emergency Hard

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The following is a guest post by John Jamieson, the author of Wealth Without Stocks or Mutual Funds. If you’d like to submit a guest post for Money Q&A, check out our guest posting guidelines. Almost 50% of Americans claim they would have a hard time getting their hands on $400.00 in an emergency. There’s a reason for that claim. It’s a broke personal finance model that makes that figure possible. In October 2017, USA today published an article with a truly frightening statistic. According to the article, nearly half of Americans would be in trouble if they had to come up with just $400.00 in an emergency! If you’re reading this article, I would bet you’re not one of those … Read more

5 Highly Effective Tips to Become a Good Leader

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Are you dreaming of becoming a leader someday? Get ready for all the challenges that might come along the way. As a leader, there are tons of things that you need to learn and experience. So, put your heart into it and you will surely achieve all your goals in life. Truth be told, being a good leader is tough. People will have a lot of expectations from you that is why you need to prove them you are worthy enough for that position. You need to show them the outstanding leadership skills you’ve got all the time. Tips to Become a Good Leader To up your leadership game, consider these important tips below: Communicate properly When it comes to leadership, it … Read more