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Don’t Bother Buying These Big Purchases New
There are lots of big purchases you can make in your life. Spending a lot of money, whether you do it upfront or you take some time to pay off your purchase, isn’t something that you do lightly. When you make a significant investment, you want to make sure you’re making the right choice and that you’re not spending more than you need to. One of the things to consider is whether to buy something brand new or save your money by buying used. There are several big purchases that make more sense to buy second-hand, instead of investing in something brand new. Vehicles A new vehicle is something that…
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We all want to manage our money well. The majority of us have found ourselves overspending, underearning or experiencing other incidents that result in financial difficulties and financial hardship, so know exactly how it feels to struggle for cash. Now, there’s one key step that can help everyone to manage their money in their lives. This is a budget. At the end of the day, no matter who you are and no matter how much or how little you earn, you are going to need a budget. Creating a budget is a skill that should be taught in schools, as effective money management is an essential life skill. However, it…
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How To Take Control Of Your Business Finances
It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in or what you do, as a business owner, you must find ways to manage your finances better. Use the following tips to help you gain better control over your finances so you can get and stay ahead. You want to be in the know about your financial situation and not have to worry about any unexpected issues popping up. You’ll sleep better at night when you take the following steps to ensure you’re in control of your business finances and doing what you need to do to succeed. Educate Yourself & Get Organised Read books about personal and business finance to take control…
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4 Ways to Keep Your Home Warm on a Budget
If you want to lead a safe, comfortable, and healthy lifestyle, you need to keep your home warm. Unfortunately, performing this crucial task is always going to come at a price. Heating isn’t free, which means that you will have to shell out cash on your boiler bill from time to time. Keeping yourself and your family warm need not necessarily be an expensive endeavour, though. There are a whole host of cost-effective routes that you can take in your attempt to heat your home, four of which include: Take advantage of your curtains If you use them correctly, your curtains can end up playing a key role in your…
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QVC Refer a Friend Code: Save £10 off Your First Order
Looking for a QVC Refer a Friend code? Click here to save a whopping £10 off your first order over £25. I love shopping with QVC, particularly for beauty products and gadgets – they always have such good deals. Want to save even more money when shopping with QVC? On top of using the QVC Refer a Friend code, you can also take advantage of the fact that QVC are on Topcashback – see this post for more information on TCB. At the time of writing there was 8% cashback available for new customers – not too shabby!
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How to Achieve Financial Freedom by the End of the Year
Financial freedom may well sound like a nice theory. At the end of the day though, it’s more than possible for anyone to achieve. If you are ready to take that next step, then the only thing that you need to do is take a look below. Understand your Position Right Now You cannot achieve financial freedom if you have absolutely no idea where you are starting. You need to look at how much debt you have, and you also need to look at your savings too. This can be a depressing reality, but at the end of the day, it’s a vital step if you want to get on…
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Unexpected Ways to Lower Your Monthly Expenditures
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How Your Budget Changes After Kids
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How To Have A Bright Financial Future
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Why Is It Important To Save Money?
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