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Jul12022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Budgeting tips during economic downturn or recession

Finance

Budgeting is a necessity these days. It is becoming more apparent every day. Seventy percent of America is coming up short on bills, rent, and food at the end of the month. The economy has suffered a huge hit. Everyone knows this. This recession has not rebounded like economist have stated. America still has an unemployment rate that is entirely too high. There is a lot of talent that is still out of work. All of this has put America in a huge crunch. I say this because if you do not know exactly how much money you have, and how much debt you have, then there is no starting point. We are going to change that. You have got to get organized. Put all of your bills on the table. This may need to be done every day when you are just starting out. Go through your mail everyday. Know what y...

Apr192022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to save money with cookie jar

Finance

A lot of people are watching their weight and don't need to eat cookies! So why not take that old cookie jar that's lying around and put it to good use? Take all the spare change that accumulates and drop it in that jar. In fact don't just put spare change in there, gather coins from anywhere and everywhere to go in the stash. Then by the end of the year, count it all out, and invest! The amount that savers will generate can be astounding. How to Save Money with a Cookie Jar First, take all the loose change from wallets, pockets, drawers around the house, and drop in that old cookie jar in the pantry. Then simply watch it grow for the next 12 months. But this is not just a passive activity! Take an active approach to collecting change. At the supermarket, dry cleaner, even the co...

Apr82022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Tips to follow while selling house quickly

Home & Garden

When a house is for sale the home-owner becomes a property-seller. Yet, most of the decisions are linked to a personal connection to the home; this can have a negative influence on judgment. A few tips will help the seller focus on his goal which is the sale of a property. If anxiety lurks, rights and obligations can be checked in the real estate section of the Canadian Bar Association, the American Bar Association or equivalent institutions in the country of sale. The Realtor and the Sale Commission Agreement The seller must understand that the sale of a house is a business partnership with the listing agent. Therefore, paying a commission does not put the burden on the agent alone. The responsibility of the seller is to offer a product that will appeal to buyers. The agen...

Mar182022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Money saving tips to reduce meals eaten out

General

A clean kitchen can be a tool used to lower the amount of money spent eating out. Kitchen cleaning may not be extremely high on the household to do list. However, having a clean kitchen can pay off in hundreds of saved dollars each month. Maintaining a clean kitchen creates an inviting environment that is easy to spend time in, and entertain friends. Having an unclean kitchen is one of the top for reasons that people decide to eat out. No one wants to clean extensively before preparing a meal. Here are three tips to help maintain a clean kitchen. Keeping surfaces clean is the easiest way to make an area appear to be clean. Make it a habit to immediately place old food in the trash or garbage disposal after each meal. Fill one side of the sink with hot soap water. Use a hand held scr...

Feb72022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

First time home owner’s tips

Home & Garden

Buying a house is a decision that is not to be taken lightly since there are responsibilities and risks involved. For first time home owners, there are also a lot of extra costs. Pros of Buying a House Property is an investment. Once the mortgage is paid in full, the purchaser of the property has a home to live in for good and a cash value if he or she wishes to sell. Property prices have dropped considerably over the last 18 months in almost every country across the world, foreclosures are at an all time high, so now is possibly a good time to buy a house. A home owner has the freedom to make any changes to the property or decorating choices without having to consult a landlord. Cons of Buying a House Financial costs can be a lot more than initially budgeted for, on to...

Nov72021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Proven tips for budget travel in Lisbon

Travel

Traveling in Europe can be expensive these days- especially for people going there from the Americas or Asia. Lisbon, however, is an ideal and often overlooked European city where one can still enjoy the sights and sounds without feeling like a grubby backpacker. Don't Waste Money on Transportation Portugal's own airlines- TAP Portugal and SAPA- both provide low-cost flights from North America that are cheaper than using U.S.-based airlines. Once one arrives in Lisbon, the airport is quite close to downtown and taxi fares are also cheap compared to fares in other countries. A ride from the airport to the heart of the city will only cost 5 to 10 euros with minimal traffic. The first thing to do is to buy a 24-hour transportation pass, which costs 4 euros and enables one to boar...