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6 Responsible Ways to Use Your Emergency Funds

By Sabado Domingo

Opening a savings account for emergency funds helps individuals and families weather uncertain financial times. Without careful planning and a personal savings account dedicated to saving for life events, it can be difficult to manage a significant ...

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4 Comments May 18, 2022

How to Set Up a Proper Gambling Budget

By Sabado Domingo

When it comes to online gambling, there is usually only one goal in mind: to win money. Yes; it's possible to win thousands of dollars in a single session of online gaming. But if you don't have a solid financial plan in place, things could quickly ...

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1 Comment May 13, 2022

How to Guarantee a Social Security Disability Claim

By Sabado Domingo

Having an accident at work can be life-changing in all the wrong ways. A once-friendly employer can start heaping the blame on you to save themselves, and dealing with the physical repercussions can leave you heartbroken and exhausted. Not to ...

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2 Comments May 12, 2022

3 Ways That Great Sleep Helps You Get Richer

By Sabado Domingo

The healthier you are, the richer you get. And the richer you are, the healthier you get. You've certainly heard about vicious cycles - but what about healthy ones? The truth is, getting a great night's sleep can help you reach your financial goals, ...

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4 Comments May 9, 2022

What Is a Home Warranty and Do You Need One?

By Sabado Domingo

Taking care of your home can be tough and many things can go wrong. Home appliances are the first to go and can take large amounts of money to repair and replace. This is where home warranties come in! Home warranties can provide you with the funds ...

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Leave a Comment May 3, 2022

3 Ways to Slow Down the Rate of Aging

By Sabado Domingo

Aging is an inevitable part of life. With every year that goes by, your biological age increases and there's nothing that you can do about it. Despite the biological clock inevitably ticking away every minute of every day, there are things that ...

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Leave a Comment April 27, 2022

How to Expand Your Trucking Business

By Sabado Domingo

The trucking business is a complex and highly competitive business; it's not enough to just drive from one destination to the next, delivering loads to waiting customers. With that in mind, the more you understand about the business and the more ...

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Leave a Comment April 22, 2022

5 Ways to Make Your Car Insurance Cheaper

By Sabado Domingo

At the moment, the things we know that are infinite includes -- the universe, human stupidity and, of course, the rise in auto or car insurance premiums. According to insurance agent Evelia Mascareno, every year auto insurance rates increase ...

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6 Comments April 20, 2022

4 Key Points Everyone Should Consider Before Hiring an Attorney

By Sabado Domingo

There are more than one million licensed attorneys within the United States. So having to choose one great reasonably-priced attorney out of such a massive population may seem just as impossible as finding a tiny needle within a tower of haystacks. ...

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2 Comments April 13, 2022

5 Smart Practices That Will Help Your Small Business Thrive

By Sabado Domingo

The thing that makes many small business owners worry the most is failing within the first few months of operation. When that happens, the owners are usually left wondering how they could have made more money and attracted more customers - and why ...

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Leave a Comment April 12, 2022

Aiming for a College Education? Here Are 3 Ways to Save for It

By Sabado Domingo

If you're a parent thinking of your child's future, then one of the things that you're probably considering right now is your kid's college education. Of course, it depends on their choice whether they want to go to college or not, but preparing for ...

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2 Comments April 4, 2022

4 Ways to Purchase Your Dream Car While Being Financially Responsible

By Sabado Domingo

A dream car can be a great way to show off your success, and it's a fun perk of being successful. There's no doubt about it; cars are a major expense. In addition to the car's purchase price, there are also costs for registration, insurance, and ...

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1 Comment April 1, 2022

House Hunting Tips: Finding The Perfect Starter Home

By Sabado Domingo

If you've just received approval from a lender for a mortgage loan and you're ready to buy your first home, there are several valid reasons why you should consider a starter home. Instead of battling to afford your dream home right away, choosing ...

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Leave a Comment March 31, 2022

4 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Undergraduate Degree

By Sabado Domingo

With tuition fees constantly on the rise, there's a lot of pressure on students. If you are willing to spend a lot of time, energy, and money on your degree, you need to make sure you're making the best possible choice when selecting your courses. ...

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4 Comments March 28, 2022

How To Turn Your Side Hustle into A Full-Time Business

By Sabado Domingo

Not everybody is suited to having a 9-to-5 job - many people dream about quitting their day jobs to pursue their passions. In fact, only a few dare to follow their hearts and even then, we tend to pursue our interests as a side hustle while keeping ...

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Leave a Comment March 21, 2022

4 Business Tips on Opening a Company in the Digital Age

By Sabado Domingo

Opening a company has always been a challenging task to tackle, but digital technology took everything to an entirely new level. Having a great vision and promising business model just won't cut it anymore. With the fast-paced changes happening ...

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Leave a Comment March 17, 2022

Why Relaxation Is Important for Busy People (and How to Find the Time)

By Sabado Domingo

It can be tough to find time to relax after a long week. Between work, family obligations, and other commitments, it seems like there's never enough time in the day. However, it's important to make time for relaxation, especially if you're ...

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3 Comments March 15, 2022

Individual & Business Sales Made Easy With Classified Advertisements

By Sabado Domingo

When you're in need to sell something, you can either go to a dealer or some other known entity, or you can place a classified advertisement. There are various modes of posting classified ads nowadays, including the print media and the digital media. ...

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2 Comments March 2, 2022

The Top 5 Technology Considerations for Businesses

By Sabado Domingo

Businesses of all kinds have been incorporating a greater amount of technology into their everyday activities. Not only are businesses today responsible for building and maintaining a strong online presence but they are working with new technologies ...

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3 Comments February 23, 2022

Romance Scams On the Rise: How to Stay Financially Safe Online

By Sabado Domingo

As more and more of our lives go online, it's no wonder that we look for ways to stay safe. In fact, 57% of us prefer to carry out our banking over the Internet, and that number is increasing all the time. Yet, recent reports of an increase in ...

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2 Comments February 22, 2022

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