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5 Ways to Earn Extra Income Online
Tweet Share on Facebook November 30, 2011 Comment (5)You have probably heard that the Internet can be a great way to make extra money. It's true that you can earn a nice income from the comforts of your own home, but no one ever tells you how to do it. This article will try to change that.
A word of warning: Many of these ideas will be easy to understand, but that doesn't mean that they are easy to accomplish. Earning extra money requires consistency, hard work, and a willingness to fail, even if the basic ideas are simple to understand. With that said, here are five ways to earn more money online.
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7 End-of-Year Tax Trimmers
Tweet Share on Facebook November 29, 2011 CommentWith the end of the year fast approaching, it's smart to be thinking about your taxes now, even if they aren't due for another five months. The reason is obvious: It will be your earnings and spending this year that will determine how big of a check you'll be writing Uncle Sam next year.
Major decisions in the final months of 2011 can have a big impact on how much you could potentially save in 2012, which, in part, depends on the tax brackets. Here are seven ways you can reduce your tax burden in the short time that's left this year.
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5 Great Off-Peak Winter Travel Destinations
Tweet Share on Facebook November 28, 2011 CommentIf you still haven’t taken that much-needed vacation, make the most of some of the latest winter travel deals. Set your sights on an off-peak destination to get the best rates on hotel and resort stays, flights, and even tickets to area attractions. Get away from the cold and snow to enjoy a few days of sunshine, relaxation, or a cultural adventure.
Off-peak locales not only command lower rates but are also less crowded during this time of year. Whether you want to run away right after the holidays or spend the New Year away from home, here are five off-peak destinations that will to get you out of hibernation mode:
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6 Mobile Apps to Keep You Sane During the Holidays
Tweet Share on Facebook November 21, 2011 Comment (2)If the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is already pushing your stress level through the roof, it may be time for some organizing and planning. Whether you’re shopping for last-minute gifts, hitting the mall during rush hour, or heading to the grocery store to stock up on holiday dinner ingredients, take advantage of some handy apps that will keep you on top of your game.
Here are six apps that can help you keep your sanity – and your cool – this busy holiday season:
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5 Ways to Leave Your Job
Tweet Share on Facebook November 18, 2011 Comment (3)If you're thinking about a job change--or if you have been forced into one--sometimes it's nice to remember that you have options. And those options don't have to be limited to unemployment or retirement.
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6 Steps to Winterize Your Home Now
Tweet Share on Facebook November 15, 2011 Comment (2)"Winterizing" might sound like a costly and intimidating process, but it's far cheaper and easier than the alternative: undergoing a wintry emergency nightmare because your home was not properly prepared. With a weekend's worth of work, just about anyone can take the steps necessary to keep their home protected from Old Man Winter. The following is a checklist for what homeowners ought to be doing when prepping for the cold season. Stick to it, and you're sure to have a warmer and more relaxed winter experience (scraping and digging out your car notwithstanding).
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7 Ways Credit Unions Are Better Than Banks
Tweet Share on Facebook November 14, 2011 Comment (13)As the Occupy Wall Street movement takes full swing, many Americans are expressing their anti-corporate sentiments by supporting local businesses and boycotting all types of consumer goods altogether. When it comes to money matters, you might have considered the real value of working with a corporate bank versus a local financial institution. Could moving your hard-earned dollars out of the larger, Wall Street-operated banks also be good for your wallet?
Credit unions are essentially cooperative organizations owned by their depositors, not stockholders. Most offer exactly the same set of financial products as a bank, yet only some Americans have accounts solely at a credit union.
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The $5 Fee Heard 'Round the World
Tweet Share on Facebook November 11, 2011 Comment (5)The $5 monthly fee that Bank of America planned to impose on debit card users has sparked a major backlash among consumers. The reaction was so strong that B of A reversed course, announcing that it would not levy the $5 fee after all. And this was not an isolated incident, as the likes of SunTrust, Wells Fargo, and Regions Financial Corp. also tested the waters on debit card fees.
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7 Ways to Earn an Extra $1,000 This Month
Tweet Share on Facebook November 9, 2011 Comment (9)In the past year, I've spent most of my working hours helping people and businesses that want to earn more money. Regardless of whether it's an individual or a group, they want to be more financially productive during the work day.
Based on this work, I've discovered two things about earning more money.
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7 Ways to Save Time and Money on Holiday Travel
Tweet Share on Facebook November 7, 2011 Comment (1)Whether you’re planning a winter getaway or need to book travel to visit the family this holiday season, turn to the Web for the best deals on hotels, flights, and travel packages to your destination of choice. You might need to do some legwork, but your efforts could help to cut down on travel expenses in an otherwise pricey travel season.
Use these seven tips to save time and money on your holiday travel this year:
