4 Simple Secrets You Should Know To Save $100 Fast

Want to grow your wealth? Well, you have to start small. The best time is today. Here are 4 simple secrets you should know to save $100 fast.

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An investment is a great way to build wealth. Put money in and take it later when it has grown. Sounds simple enough, and indeed it is because plenty of people do it on a regular basis. There is no need to have Warren Buffett’s experience or bankroll to be successful.

However, it’s hard to invest a small amount of cash. After all, the “speculate to accumulate” motto is true to a point. Still, it is possible to take $100 and turn it into a large sum.

All you have to do is understand which investments are perfect for smaller amounts. Here is a selection for your information.Read more

7 Expenses Every Homeowner Needs To Save Money For

Do you own a home? I know. It can be expensive. We cover the expenses every homeowner needs to save for in today's contributed post.

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Homeowners have a lot of responsibilities to prepare for when they move into the freshly purchased house. If you arrive at these obstacles unprepared, you will end up having to borrow or struggling to make ends meet.

To help you avoid getting into financial trouble, the below list will give you a few things to look out for. As Murphy’s Law says: whatever can break will do at the worst possible time. Read more

This Is Where Millennials Should Invest Their Money

Are you a millennial? Wondering how to get started saving and building wealth? Check out where millennials should invest their money in today's contributed post. Share this on Facebook and let us know where you're investing your money!

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Ah, millennials. They’ve got kind of a rough deal. Wages, in relative terms, are down from what they were decades ago. Job insecurity is the norm. And the idea that they’ll be able to have a life as good as their parents is becoming something of a joke.

So it’s not going to be easy for them!

However, that doesn’t mean they just have to accept defeat. They can still fashion a good life. One way they can do is to invest the money they have (however small the amount). Below, we take a look at ten places that are suitable for that sweet millennial money.
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This Is Why Small Businesses Are The Most Trustworthy

Do you think small businesses are the most trustworthy? Let's see why that might be the case in today's contributed post.

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When it comes to the world of business news, the stories you read are often very damaging to a company’s reputation. If they make a mistake which impacts customers or employees, people will find it hard to trust them, and will think twice before using them again. 

This has gotten a little out of hand in some cases, though, with the default reaction often being to avoid trusting anyone at all. Of course, to doesn’t have to be this way, but there are still some things to consider. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring one factor which really can make a difference; a company’s size.Read more

What To Do When Your Business Is In Legal Trouble

Trouble in business paradise? We have an excellent contributed article today about what to do when your business is in legal trouble. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Hopefully, you’re running your business responsibly and not doing anything you shouldn’t be. But even if you think that everything is above board, that doesn’t mean you won’t end up in legal trouble.

There are countless reasons that you might find yourself on the wrong side of the law; maybe you’ll end up making mistakes on your taxes that get out of control or maybe a customer thinks that you have wronged them in some way. Most businesses find themselves in some kind of legal trouble at some point and it can be a risky situation.

If you don’t handle things properly, you might end up paying out a huge settlement or even worse, going to jail. But if you’re sure that you haven’t done anything illegal, you can fight it in court and come out the other side in a good situation. These are the steps you need to take if your business ends up in legal trouble. Read more

What You Need To Know About The Cost Of Home Upgrades

Looking to figure out the estimated cost of home upgrades? Well, check out this post from Kevin Jefferson over at the DIY blog, Plain Help. Kevin is a dad, newbie blogger and newbie homeowner who is known to tinker around the house. He now has a bunch of skills and experiences he shares with his online audience. Let's see what Kevin has to say on home upgrades. Enjoy!

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We all dream about breathing new life into our homes by upgrading in style. The only difficulty is that if you don’t work in the building trade, it can be hard to know where to begin. You may feel like you get lost in the details, and many of you will feel daunted when it comes to asking for quotations. To take the stress out of it for you, let’s take a look at some handy hints and tips that will make things that little bit easier for you.Read more

7 Family Budget Hacks You Need To Spend Less Money

Got a budget? Well, today's contributed post will help you with some family budget hacks to save money. Enjoy!

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The family that budgets together is one that is strong with great financial goals and ideals. Teaching children about money from a young age is a good way to ensure that your kids learn to appreciate money and where it comes from.

When you have children, your priorities shift and your budget changes quite drastically to accommodate the new additions to the house. Also, the budget that you had before you had a family likely didn’t include trying to save up for a large family car and all the bells and whistles of car seats.

Families that understand that they should cut their budgets in the right way can make sure that they achieve their savings and purchasing goals without compromising on the quality of the life that they have. You don’t necessarily have to put in huge amounts of effort, either, when it comes to budgeting. Read more

3 Fitness Hacks You Need To Know To Keep Fit

Want to get in better shape? In today's contributed post, we have 3 fitness hacks you need to know to keep fit. Check them out and let us know your take.

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Health and fitness are so important in the modern world, and you need to look at how you can improve your well-being on a daily basis. There are so many wonderful things that contribute to you being fit and healthy, and you need to think about how you can work this around your schedule. There are plenty of options for the modern man or woman looking to keep fit.

Staying in good shape is so important because you have to ensure you look after your body and mind. Sometimes it can seem difficult to stay in shape and to find the time to be healthier. But, there are a lot of hacks you might like to use that will help with this. Check out these fitness hacks that will allow you to undergo a keep fit regimen on a weekly basis. Read more

7 Ways Your Family Can Save Money Around Your Home

We have a great guest post from folks at Aussie financial site, HashChing, about 7 ways your family can save money around your home. Enjoy!

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Ever since humans began transacting value with coins and paper notes, we have been told to make and save as much as we can. Today, money is an essential part of everyday life. We work to get it and spend it to survive.

Anything left over is what we save for ‘the future’, whether that be for a house, a holiday or unexpected costs. Unfortunately, saving can be harder than it sounds and many of us find ourselves living paycheck to paycheck.

So, whatever you’re saving for, here’s 7 ways families can save money at home.Read more

3 Easy Ways To Save The Deposit For Your First House

Getting on the property ladder for the first time is harder than ever. Prices are going up all the time and wage increases don’t reflect the rising house prices. The biggest hurdle that first time buyers face is saving up the money for a deposit.

This is especially difficult if you’re already spending a huge chunk of your wages on excessive rent. You might be tempted to just give up and carry on renting forever but there’s no need to be so drastic, you just need to change your spending habits in a few simple ways and you’ll find it so much easier to save the money you need for a deposit. Read more