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The Four Most Simple Mistakes That Renters Make All Too Often

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There are over 100 million renters in the USA, meaning around a third of people in the country do not own the roof above their head. That number is 74% higher compared to the 1960s and it’s a result of a variety of reasons, from the high cost of buying property to the freedom which many value of not being tied down. There are also various other factors such as economic recessions and personal circumstances that might dictate the decision to take the leap and become a homeowner. Whatever the reason though, with so many Americans opting to rent, there are several things they should know. Firstly, it’s essential to understand your rights as a renter and next to avoid mistakes which can potentially cause big issues. Simply by being aware of these house renting tips, renters can avoid foregoing their rights or losing out on their hard-earned cash. Avoid Renting a Property You Have Not Physically Seen It sounds obvious, but one should never rent a property that they haven’t seen. If th

Moving Into a New House On a Budget

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Are you settling in a new house? How do you start decorating a new home on a budget? Should you buy new furniture? Let’s discover how to create an inviting new house without digging a deep hole in your pocket. Plan and Understand Your Budget First In settling into your new house, you don’t have to splurge. Instead, you should plan and understand your budget first to resist the temptation of splurging. Otherwise, you might end up broke with more debts. Learn how to set your priorities. What do you need first? Use a careful, thoughtful approach that matches your finances, needs, and wants to make sure you can settle in space with the decoration and furniture you love and can afford. Next up, you must decide where to start. Determine which room should be filled first. It can be a little overwhelming but it can also be rewarding when done right. As a tip, you might want to start filling high traffic areas first. It could be the living room or a room where your family members spend m

10 Ways to Embrace Changes In Your Personal and Professional Life

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For most of us, change is inevitable. It’s something that’s bound to happen sooner or later. And when it does happen, whether in your personal and professional life, you’ll find yourself in a really difficult position. Anticipating the changes is one way to make them easier to adjust to. However, as change often means stepping out of comfort zones, making the necessary adjustments won’t be as easy as it sounds. And as a result, achieving your goals becomes harder, too. Why are people so afraid of change? Even though you may want to control your own destiny, making changes in your life may be so intimidating that you will end up settling for less or doing nothing at all. There are 6 reasons why so many people are afraid of change. Agonizing over certain decisions because you feel isolated Clinging to those perks, possessions, and statuses that you have acquired along the way Doubting yourself and feeling that you are not up to the challenge of making changes Fear of the unknown

15 Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car

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Buying a used car can be a smart decision. If you do your research well, you won’t just be able to save thousands of dollars but you’ll be able to find tons of favorable financing terms and rates, too. To help you make the right decision, below are the top questions to ask when buying a used car. What is your budget? One of the first questions to ask when buying a used car is about money. What is your budget for this vehicle? There are several recommendations about how much you should spend on a vehicle. Various sources suggest only paying cash or making a large down payment to keep your monthly payments low. How much is my current vehicle worth? If your trade-in vehicle still has a lot of value, you might be able to afford some additional features or a higher quality vehicle. How will you pay for your used car? If you are paying cash, you are ready to start brainstorming about your needs and wants. If not, decide if you are you using a local bank, a credit union, loan from fami

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Being a Single Parent of Three, This is What I Advise All the Moms

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Today, I attended the graduation party of my twin boys. Looking at them with their graduation gowns and hats on, I felt so proud. When their names were being called out, I went down the memory lane when I had my newborn twin boys in my arms. I was very happy to see their tiny, innocent faces. At the same time, I was scared of how will I bring up my three kids while being a single parent. Being a single parent means you’re serving as a homemaker and a breadwinner at the same time. This can be a very exhausting and grueling job. You’re not only concerned about taking care of your children but you also have to manage the finances strategically. To stretch my hard-earned dollars and make the most of them, I learned about managing finances as a single mom. I read tons of tips and talked to other single moms who were facing the same troubles. Finally, I was able to figure out the solutions to my problems. If you are also a single mom and you’re struggling financially, then I will advise

8 Avoidable Workplace Safety Mistakes

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Let’s accept it. Not all businesses are serious about their workplace safety. Some of them leave the safety on the mercy of a few fire extinguishers and a couple of warning signs here and there. Some of them don’t bother if the chemicals are stored near their MCB box or employees go through a wet floor. Unfortunately, they only realize the importance of workplace safety when a serious accident occurs. Why wait for something unpleasant to happen? Create a secure and positive work environment by avoiding common safety mistakes in the workplace given below. Failing to Use a Ladder Properly According to one report , 500,000 people are treated for ladder-related injuries every year. Even worse, over 400 people lost their lives as they succumbed to those injuries. Tiny ladder-related mistakes can lead to serious injuries. For example, some use unsteady ladders that can easily slide out while a person is on it. Leaning from the ladders is another mistake that can affect their balance.

How to Decorate Your Home

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Some people have a strong gut feeling for home decor. They exactly know what to buy and where to place it. They can also visualize the colors and they’re never afraid of change. Then, there are those people who always have their interior designer’s phone number on speed dial. They want to try a lot of things but don’t have the eye for designs. If you are one of those people who always prefer to search Pinterest before making any major renovations, I feel you. I also fall in the second category. However, home decor has never been a headache for me. I love to experiment. I always research thoroughly before trying anything new and it works well for me. After meeting many interior designers and surfing on the internet, I have compiled some secrets and easy decorating tips. Read on to find out what those tips are. Vibrant Walls When we enter our home sweet home, the first thing we notice is the color. The walls cover a significant part of our house. Whether we want to add energy to a

Take Your LinkedIn Profile to the Max: 4 Tips to Get More Jobs

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If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile, you’re missing out on a killer opportunity to get flooded with job offers. Worse, you’re giving your competition the edge because 40% of recruiters won’t interview you if they can’t find you online. So, having a LinkedIn profile isn’t a matter of choice; it’s a must. But a blank LinkedIn account doesn’t cut it. If you want to wow recruiters and get showered with job opportunities, you need to optimize it. This guide shows how you can start improving your LinkedIn profile. Get a Custom URL First things first. When you create a LinkedIn account, your profile URL has a nauseating mix of characters and numbers that don’t roll off the tongue. Which would you rather choose? linkedin.com/in/Aasfjhw27482xaA291 vs. linkedin.com/in/max-woolf/ Exactly. Also, a custom profile URL gives a much friendlier SEO look that helps you rank better in LinkedIn search. And it looks 10x better in your resume’s contact info section. So, go ahead and learn how

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7 Tips to Lower Utility Bills in Your Business

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Businesses always need to optimize their processes to make the operations more profitable. One factor you need to pay special attention to is your business’ utility consumption. If you’re willing to put the effort, it is easy to reduce the utility consumption of your business. The problem is most companies think that it is not possible. It is not true at all. And as proof, we’ll share with you 7 tips to lower the utility bills in your business. Use solar power partially One thing you can do is rely on solar power. While complete migration to solar energy might not be possible for your business, you can easily set up some solar panels and use solar power partially. It will ensure that you can reduce your electricity consumption by the same amount. Most of the authorities and governments globally will provide you with tax credit when you set up solar panels and start using solar power. You can also make your business eco-friendly by doing so. See Also:  Going Green To Save Green

Boost Your Memory With Exercise

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Generally, I think it’s a good thing we can forget things. Would you really want to remember all your homework and assignments from grade school with the same clarity as you would present-day events? I certainly wouldn’t! That’s why you should be tracking your workouts. That way, you won’t have to waste memory space on remembering what you are currently lifting or if you broke a personal record. But when it comes to boosting your memory with exercise, the memories most of us are referring to are the really important ones. It includes memories with family, friends, and our general knowledge of how to live our day-to-day lives. Yet, diseases like Alzheimer’s threaten these memories. Currently, there are around 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. That number is projected to rise to around 14 million by 2050. But you don’t have to accept that your memory will decline. Instead, you can protect your health and memory with exercise. Develop Brain Volume With Regular

How to Turn Negative Reviews Into Opportunities

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Negative reviews are part of doing business. It does not have to be a disaster even if you receive one. Instead of worrying that you got such an undesirable review, you can use it to improve your business and work on a strategy to engage your customers once again. You can even make a positive impact out of it if you know how. According to social media statistics , 84% of marketers believe that the focus of marketing efforts in the future is in building trust. It is why, as a business owner, it is crucial for you to learn to foster good relations with your customers, both offline and online. There are many ways to do that online, including the use of negative reviews. Why Negative Reviews are Beneficial to Your Business The business world is a battlefield full of challenges that make it difficult to do anything without getting hit at least once. Though you may be hit with criticisms and negativity over your products or services, it does not have to lead you to defeat. If you look at

Preparing Your Business For The Next Recession

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The economy is cyclical which means we can’t sustain growth indefinitely. When growth occurs too rapidly, it can lead to a bubble and a subsequent collapse. We saw this with the housing bubble a decade ago and even though economists were sounding the alarms for years, warnings went unheeded and the country ended up in a deep financial crisis. That’s why managing economic growth is so important. Gradual gains lead to gradual retractions which distributes economic struggles much more gently over a longer period of time. This is a recession which many economic indicators are pointing to currently. If you woke up tomorrow and realized we were in a recession, would you be prepared? All Signs Point To Recession Last year, more than one in seven Americans was three or more months behind on car payments. It’s a potential signal of a coming recession. According to Bloomberg,  there are more recession signs to notice: both consumer and small business confidence fell as did manufacturing su

Advancing Your Lifestyle: 5 Essential Benefits of Home Automation System

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Today’s latest innovations can provide a significant impact on your daily life. One of them is home automation. Utilizing this technological advancement can make your life easier and more convenient considering today’s fast-paced lifestyle. It’s also a great way to make your smart home more tech savvy. Home automation is the electronic and automatic control of your home’s appliances, activity, and features. It allows you to access them remotely or locally using your favorite device. It can also make your life more convenient and secure while spending less on your energy bills. As such, here are the top benefits of a home automation system. Secures Your Home Through Automated Door Locks One of the best reasons why you must automate your home is the security brought by your automated door locks. By utilizing home automation, you can lock your doors automatically with a few taps of your fingers. Automated door locks are also beneficial for you whenever you leave your house in a rush

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5 Dating Ideas if Your Boyfriend is A Sports Junkie

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Having a tough time trying to figure out active date ideas for that sports junkie in your life? These guys are tough to please in my experience. So, let’s take a quick look at some choices that will blow him away! Golf OK, hear me out… Most guys love playing golf. I didn’t think I would, but I have quickly turned my opinion around. Although I am absolutely terrible, it’s a great way to try out a new skill and hopefully, get some sun at the same time. One downside (or upside) is that it can take quite a large chunk of your day to finish a complete 18 holes. That’s unless you’re already a pro! This could present a great amount of upside as well as you get to spend quite a bit of time together when you aren’t hitting the ball. The other downside (and unfortunately no upside) is golf can be expensive depending on the course. Hopefully, you have a course nearby that isn’t so pricey or is geared more towards beginners. Some cities even have 9-hole courses as well as reduced fees for p

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