Posts Tagged“save money”

Save Money and Still Have a Great Vacation

When you feel as if a vacation is a necessity, do you also get a little lump in your throat? That lump can be the result of sensing you do not have the funds to go on the vacation you and your family desire. If that sounds like your story, let it known that there are some ways to go on a fun and yet affordable vacation. Whether you’re thinking a summertime trip or over the holidays, planning ahead of time is always good. You oftentimes get the best prices on airfares, hotels, rental cars, and more. So, are you…

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5 Cost-Effective Ways to See the World

Travelling the world is an exciting experience and it is a fabulous opportunity to learn and grow. Travelling is pretty expensive when you factor in expenses like accommodation, transportation, food, and the entry fees for all the things that you want to visit. But thankfully there are cost effective ways to see the world. Organise a Home Exchange Organising a home exchange is a great way to live in a new area without having to worry about accommodation expenses. Some businesses offer this opportunity for their employees or you can look online to find people in other areas of the…

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Funeral plans: A sudden surge in pre-planning

There are some topics in life that many of us wish to avoid and if we were to draw on a couple of clichés two of life’s certainties would definitely pop up at this stage; death and taxes. Well, as the title has probably all but given away, we’re going to hone in on the former today. That’s right, let’s talk about death, or specifically what happens immediately afterwards. Once upon a time it wasn’t nearly as significant as it was now. We’re not talking about the process of dying, but rather the immediate funeral afterwards. Funeral costs were relatively…

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A Great Way to Save Money Today 

Yoga is a great way to achieve inner peace and a clear mind. But it can be expensive to take classes and buy your equipment when you first get started. I love yoga and have been doing it for years. I seem to spend a lot of money on my hobby, especially on the weekly classes. In recent times, I’ve found it more and more difficult to pay for everything in my life. And then a yoga partner showed me a way how I could save money with my day-to-day purchases. How I Make Savings and How You Can Too:…

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Green Ways to Cut Your Heating Bills

Most of us want to keep our heating bills under control. Often the main driver behind this is financial. This is understandable because many people are now living on a tight income. However, that is not the only reason people want to cut their fuel bills. A lot of us want to play our part in protecting the environment, and see using less fuel to heat our homes as a good way to do that, which it is. The less fuel we waste the fewer pollutants are generated by it being burnt. In addition, the fact that less fuel has…

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How to Save Money On Employee Business Travel

If you’re an employer, particularly with a startup or small business, you may need your employees to travel, but the expenses associated with these trips can quickly come with of your biggest costs. According to a post on YoungUpstarts.com travel is usually a company’s third largest expense, behind only rent and salaries. It can be tough for employers because trying to cut costs on employees’ travel expenses can lead to some unhappy people, particularly if they’re used to maxing out their travel budget on every trip, but for most businesses, it’s essential that they keep these costs down. So what…

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6 Great Money Saving Tips

If you take the time to look at your monthly income and expenditure, you’ll probably be surprised with just how much money you spend each month. Naturally, things like rent and energy bills can’t be avoided but how much do you frivolously spend each month? It soon adds up and if you’re feeling the pinch towards the end of the month then it is probably as a result of the spontaneous spends that you make. If you want to get your finances in a bit more order and spend less money each month then here are 6 great money saving…

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How to Save Some Money for Your Travels

So you’ve made the decision to hit the road, spent hours online picking out the awesome places that you plan on visiting and the iconic landmarks that you want to see on your great adventure, there is now just one thing standing in the way between you and the World, money. Even though the idea of slumming it around the World can seem attractive, hopping from hostel to hostel and scratching a living to continue your travels, the truth is that money can pave the way for better experiences and more adventures. The best way to approach this is to bank as…

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How to Update the Look of Your Bedroom Affordably

Does your bedroom look tired and dated? The bedroom is likely the room in your that you spend the most time in, so you do not want to have a bedroom that looks unpleasant. The good thing is you don’t have to have a lot of money to update the look of your bedroom, if fact you can do it quite affordably. Here are some tips on how to update the look your bedroom affordably without breaking the bank. It is All About Color Color  coordination is key to getting an attractive bedroom. Paint is surprisingly cheap if you do it yourself but…

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4 Great Ways to Save Up For Your Travels

So, you’ve made the leap and decided to leave behind the mundanity of day to day life, working for the man and seeing the same faces all the time, it’s time to strap on a back pack and travel. With such a decision comes fears and plenty of them, chief amongst these fears is, as always, money, will you have enough to achieve what you want? To travel where you want? Or to indulge in all of the fantastic activities that you will be presented with on the road? The best advice I can give before you start your travels…

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