Posts tagged Money
Fathers & Finance: 5 Essential Places To Put Your Money

When it comes to money, we all tend to worry about it from time to time. Whether it’s making ends meet when times get tough, or ensuring that you can make the right decisions with what you’ve got, money always causes us a world of worry. But it’s time that we were able to change our attitudes towards it. Because if you really want your money to be able to work for you, you need to be able to plan well and put your money where you need it the most. Now, the choices you make will be based on your personal circumstances, but to give you some food for thought, here are five essential areas that you could consider

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Handling Hardship - 4 Services You Need To Know About If You're In A Financial Crisis

Are you worried about your finances? Do you find yourself anxious about the next bill or unexpected cost coming in? Unfortunately, in modern times, lots of people find themselves with money problems despite their best efforts. Luckily, there are services that can help get you well on your way to being in better financial circumstances. Here are four services you need to know about if you're currently in a financial crisis:

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Start Investing Without Breaking The Bank

If you long for the financial stability of an investment account but believe you don’t have enough to get started, this guide can help you. If you have fifty dollars to spare, treat it like a seed that will one day grow into a giant tree. All giant trees start out as tiny sprouts, so here’s where your investment journey begins.

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How To Spend Your Money Wisely

Taking responsibility for your personal finances means smart budgeting and careful saving. But gaining the secure financial future that you deserve isn’t just about how you save your money — it’s also about how you spend it.
It’s virtually impossible to get through life without spending any money. The key is how you spend your money. Smart spending means getting some things for less and, in some cases, spending a bit more to avoid future costs. Here’s how you should spend your money.

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6 Popular Work At Home Jobs For Men And Stay At Home Dad Jobs

Maybe you decided to stay at home with the kids, or maybe you just dislike the usual morning office routine and feel like it doesn’t work for. Regardless of the circumstances, you might be asking yourself if you could get a work from home job. The answer is yes. Here are some ideas to check out.

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How To Talk To Your Kids About Bankruptcy

Having children can be tough, especially when problems arise in the family. When a big issue such as bankruptcy arises, approaching the subject seems a no-go, as you don’t know how to do it and how the children will react. The problem is that even if you don’t tell them, children are smart. Therefore, they will notice if things are changing, leading to them feeling even worse. So, how do you have the talk? Let’s find out


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Dad Budget Woes No More: Conquering Family Finances With Simple Tips

Around 50% of people are completely unprepared for sudden financial emergencies.  This is a result of a study conducted by MarketWatch. This is particularly concerning when you are a family man that aims to do right. A certified way of preparing for financial emergencies is to have a good handle on the influx and exit of money. You can do that best if you know how to build and sustain a budget.

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High Score - 5 Simple Ways Tto Boost Your Credit Rating

Having a positive credit history has always been a crucial part of life that can profoundly impact various aspects of our lives, such as landing a job, securing a house, or obtaining a personal loan. On the other hand, a bad credit standing can be a significant impediment when you need to access capital. There are numerous simple ways to improve your credit rating - let’s look at five of them:

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Does Debt Consolidation Work For A Single Father?

Single parents often face financial hardships. When families do not have the benefit of dual incomes, things could get pretty dicey at times, as far as, the financial health of such a family is concerned. Debt consolidation could work in such a case but you need to explore its viability. Here is a detailed perspective on a typical single parent loan situation.

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5 Things To Know When Saving For Your Child’s College Education

It’s one of the most incredible feelings for any parent. Having your child, the person you raised from birth into adulthood, walk across a stage and take their high school diploma. But all too often mixed in with overwhelming feelings of joy and pride are traces of anxiety and apprehension about what comes next.

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3 Ways To Teach Your Kids About Money

There are a lot of things that your kids can learn at school but curriculums are often lacking in applicable real world skills. The biggest gap is usually money management and a lot of kids enter adulthood completely unprepared to handle their money and that can land them in some sticky situations. It falls to you to teach your kids about the value of money and how to be sensible with it. If you’re homeschooling, you get choice over the curriculum so there’s more opportunity for teaching kids about money.  When it comes time to teach your kids about money, here are some of the best ways to do it.

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There Are Many Ways To Earn Extra Cash! Some Are Really Unusual…

With all of the craziness in politics right now, very few news outlets are reporting anything other than political arguments on Twitter and the downfall of famous and wealthy people.  Meanwhile, the rest of us folks are trying to find ways to get quick cash just to survive, let alone prosper, and so we could also do with ways to help us laugh the financial blues away.  So today, we are going to look at the wilder side of making extra money – don’t worry, nothing illegal or unpleasant – these are ways to inspire you to find imaginative ways to make the extra cash that you need so much.

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4 Reasons Why Selling Property Online Is The Latest Trend

The online world has changed many things for people in the last couple of years. Gone are the days when a measly email was the only thing people used to log in for. The face of business, entertainment, recreation, travelling, buying and selling have changed...

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3 Benefits Of A Smart Thermostat

Smart thermostats have become popular in recent years, but many people don’t know why they should bother upgrading from their old models to newer ones. Homeowners have unique reasons for installing smart thermostats, but these three are some of the most common reasons that you...

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Four Costly Repairs To Watch For When Flipping Houses

Home flipping is the day trading of the real estate markets. Practitioners buy up cheap and often somewhat dilapidated houses and turn them around for a profit after making whatever small fixes they can to make them more attractive to buyers. It is an exciting market, but also...

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5 Romantic Ways To Save Money This Year

Are you in love? Are you living on a budget? The two statements aren’t mutually exclusive, and it’s easy to unearth several ways to combine these two facets of your life. Yes, you can save some money while keeping the spark in your relationship. Here are four romantic ways to save money this year...

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60% Of Americans Have Less Than $500 In Savings: How To Be Different

More and more people are living from paycheck to paycheck. New statistics show that nearly sixty percent of Americans have less than five hundred dollars in their savings account. What would you do if you had an unexpected expense of this amount? Would you borrow money...

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What Are The Best Hair Growth Products For Men

If you’re like me, and you’re sick of getting looked at funny by all the young Dad’s at the park with a full head of hair, there are solutions. There are a number of ways to fight thinning hair and hair loss, some of which require little effort and money and that can be integrated into your life...

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Expect The Unexpected Or Your Wallet's Going To Feel The Brunt Of The Damage

Things might be plain sailing at the moment. However, it’s never a good idea to assume that will always be the case. Especially if you have a family that relies on you. There might be sudden huge costs in home repairs, or you might get injured and find yourself contending with medical bills...

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Blow Off Some “Dad Steam” And Win A Little Cash

“Dad steam” is a real thing. You know that feeling bubbling up inside you ready to blow at any time. Instead of sitting in a local pub guzzling down a few pints, try some online competitive fun with a few buddies that could result in a little extra cash too. Of all the ways to make money...

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