Do you want to invest in something but you aren’t sure where to start? Here are some tips to help you out! Types of Investing There are several different types of investments that you can make: • Stocks • Bonds • Mutual Funds • Company Shares • Real Estate • Precious Metals • Futures It’s [...]
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Fighting procrastination is difficult for many of us, especially if you work from home. But there are ways to ensure that your home is a procrastination-free zone. Here are six ways to use procrastination positively. Clean environment If you’re studying or working at home, make sure your working environment is clean and tidy. Mess makes [...]
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A sunny climate isn’t the main reason Americans head for the UAE, but it certainly helps. Actually, one trait of the UAE’s tax system that causes an American to wave goodbye to the US is that you don’t have to pay income tax there. If you successfully apply and register asa UAE resident for tax purposes, you’ll become exempt from income tax payable to the US Government. There’s no escape from the council tax, though. Combine this [...]
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If you love to travel, or would love to start traveling some day, you may be looking into different ways to earn frequent flyer miles. Many airlines have aligned themselves with various lenders, rewards programs, companies and more to provide you with several different ways to earn frequent flyer miles. Most people are aware of [...]
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You don’t need to have wads of cash to start up a home-based business. Technology has reduced start-up costs for home entrepreneurs, making it possible to start a business even on the tightest budget. The following are five lucrative businesses that can be operated from home with very little investment. Digital Publishing Have you ever [...]
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In late October of 2012, we learned that some solid signs of recovery were appearing in the housing markets. Foreclosure rates were down by 62% in United States cities and urban areas, mortgage rates showed small bumps upward (both the 30 and 15 year loans), and even issues like short sales were on the decline. [...]
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Extra income might seem impossible to obtain even when the economy’s in good shape. For those of you who live in a single income household but need a financial boost, you might wonder how it’s possible to boost your finances. If getting a second job is beyond you, and you don’t want to pin your [...]
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Selling items on eBay continues to be one of the best ways to make extra cash. By simply cleaning out your closets you can turn your clutter into cash. I’ve sold everything from old camera lenses and used bike parts to event tickets on eBay for a healthy profit. Here are some guidelines to follow [...]
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If money has been holding you back from starting your own business, here’s some news for you: thanks to the internet and online marketplaces like Etsy, eBay and Craigslist, it doesn’t take much capital to start a business these days. Here are four businesses you can start for under $5,000. Selling your hand-made products If [...]
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I’ve been using Craigslist for the past 10 years. Using the site I’ve purchased everything from appliances, a car and a new house. I’ve also sold my fair share of items. We recently moved across country and decided that most of our stuff did not need to make the trek with us in our rental [...]
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Hi, I’m Cathy! I’m a former career-driven professional turned stay-at-home mom. Living on one salary has its challenges, but it is possible to live the good life while spending less. Cool to be Frugal is all about how we’re thriving, not just surviving, on a single income.
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