Everyone has a spending weakness or two. Whether you buy a latte every morning or can’t resist a deal on a designer purse, these indulgences can impact your budget and savings plan. 47% of Americans say they couldn’t cover a $400 emergency expense without selling something or borrowing money, according to research from the Federal...
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The best time to winterize is before cold weather sinks in, and this holds true for sprinkler systems, especially if you live in an area where temperatures drop below freezing for any length of time. Draining all the water from your sprinkler system is a must. Otherwise, the water that’s left in system’s pipes may...
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Here are ways to prep your house before you hit the road for vacation or holiday travel so it doesn’t look empty and attract the attention of robbers. 1. Simulate activity Controlling your lights with timers only goes so far in faking activity at your house while you’re on vacation, says Mark Clement, home improvement,...
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Selling products online can have many benefits. Start-up costs are typically lower than those of brick-and-mortar businesses. The internet offers a worldwide audience of customers and on top of that, you get to be your own boss. But as with any enterprise, careful planning is critical for success. You’ll need to determine if there’s demand...
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Sponsoring internships can provide your company with additional talent, but keep in mind that for college students, internships are more than just jobs. Students take internships to gain practical working experience and learn more about their field of study. As beneficial as internships are to students, they can be invaluable for businesses. An intern gives...
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Making big decisions about where and how you live isn’t always easy. Your space needs to meet your needs and remain comfortable for you for the unforeseeable future. However, you may find yourself having too much space — and it isn’t comfortable or convenient. In fact, 60% of Americans living in a 2,000-square-foot home said...
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There was a time when opening your garage door from inside your car was the latest in personal technology. Now, an increased number of smart home appliances are making everyday life a little bit easier. Used alone or together, smart appliances and home automation systems can reduce your energy costs. You can control smart thermostats...
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Switching time zones can be hard on your body. The more drastic the time change, the more severe your jet lag can be. Jet lag causes you to feel sluggish and can impair your ability to function. This can make it hard to enjoy your surroundings on vacation, or make decisions if you’re on a...
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Vintage car maintenance differs from contemporary car maintenance in a couple of ways. First, a vintage car has different parts that can’t be hooked up to a computer for diagnostics. Second, you probably aren’t driving it every day, so some of the benchmarks typically used to calculate when maintenance is due may not apply while...
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With the boom in the Internet, starting an online business is more practical than ever. Potential customers are spending more time online than ever before, and many companies require internet-related services. You can run an online business part-time or full-time, and the range of options is extensive. Here are a few possibilities to explore. 1....
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While most drivers realize the importance of taking care of their tires, there’s one tire that usually gets overlooked – the one in your trunk. But some people assume that because they haven’t used a spare, that it can operate like new. Accidents resulting from faulty or poorly maintained spares happen more than most drivers...
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It’s one of the top trends in employee benefits right now, and it’s cheaper than retirement plan funding or health insurance. It’s called financial wellness. When done right, it benefits both the employees of small businesses and their employers. “It’s the number one trend in employee benefits because it has a good return on investment,”...
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Everyone has that someone on their holiday gift list: The person who’s head-over-heels in love with their pet. Whether it’s their dog, cat or bird, our gift guide will help make holiday shopping for your pet-lover friends easier. Unique gifts for the dog lover See how your dog views the world Gift: Dognition Price: $79...
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For Millennials, figuring out how and where to save money and invest it is a little trickier than for previous generations. In many ways this group has the same financial concerns of previous generations. They might be paying off student debt, saving for a house, putting money into retirement accounts, building an emergency fund and...
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Only about half of all new businesses survive five years or more, and only about a third survive beyond 10 years, according to the Small Business Administration. From not having enough startup money to trying to do it all yourself to not investing in marketing, common errors in planning and management can provide challenges for...
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