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It's important to have a plan for extra cash when you find a way to spend less or make more. No amount is too small to have a plan for - even an extra hundred dollars a month can make a big difference over the long run. With a good plan, you can be sure that extra cash goes towards building more financial security while also allowing for some fun stuff. Pay off your credit cards. It's time to change...

Are you part of the Millennial generation? Also known as Generation Y, these people were born between the years 1982 and 2002. Many Millennials find themselves seeking employment. While companies across the United States are interested in hiring professionals from this generation, some cities have more rewarding jobs than others. Forbes recently published a list of the best cities for jobs for Millennials, based on a study conducted by PayScale. The following data was considered when compiling...

When was the last time you came across a sign for an estate sale in your community? Chances are you see these from time to time. If you have yet to visit an estate sale, if you have yet to consider the benefits, now is the time to change your approach. Here are three benefits of shopping at an estate sale: 1. Lower prices than retail stores. If you want to save money, this is a...

It doesn’t matter if you recently started your business or have been serving customers for many years, there is nothing more important than having a firm grasp on your finances. There may come a time when you ask yourself this question: could the business benefit from a credit card? There are many benefits of a small business credit card, however, this doesn’t necessarily mean you should sign up for one. Here are some of the many...

Many homeowners enjoy the sight of a lush, green lawn. While some are able to achieve this result on their own, others realize the need to hire a professional. There are many benefits of hiring a lawn care company, including the fact that they do all the work for you. You never again have to purchase fertilizer, apply it on your grass, and hope for the best. There is a professional who can do the job...

A growing number of companies are relying on video interviewing technology, as this allows them to save time and money on their search for the best candidate. While this works in the favor of the hiring company, applicants often find themselves in a tricky position. They want to move forward with the process, but they don’t know what to expect along the way. After all, this form of interviewing is relatively new. If you have been...

With summer quickly winding down, you realize that back to school season is right around the corner. Furthermore, it won’t be long before the weather cools off and you begin to spend more time indoors. You may not be able to slow down time, but you can control the amount of fun you have during the last few weeks of summer. Here are three great ideas for free fun: 1. Visit a Park Do you live...

Are you the type of person who keeps large amounts of cash at home? You may think you have a good reason for doing so, but consider this: it is a big risk. Here are several reasons why you may want to alter your approach in the future: 1. You are not earning interest on your money. Why keep cash under your mattress when you can put it in the back and earn interest? Sure, interest...

Do you cringe every time your water bill arrives in the mail? Are you scared to review your water consumption for the previous period? If this sounds familiar, it goes without saying that you have had a run-in with some high water bills in the past. Rather than continue down this path, here are five of the best ways to save in the future: 1. Check your faucets for leaks. That small drip may not seem...

There are times when “buying cheap” is the best option. There are also times when you should splurge, realizing that a higher priced item will provide you with better quality. If you don’t know when to save and when to splurge, you aren’t alone. Until you figure things out, it is easy to cross the line from time to time. Here are three items that are worth the extra money: 1. Trash bags. Have you ever...