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Alternative Ways to Make a Living

Millions of people slave away at their desk each day in order to make enough money to live. For some, this way of life is not enough, and they seek more freedom in their means of making a living. Luckily, there are many ways that you can do this. Here are some of them. Trade Online trading is a phenomenon which has significantly grown in popularity over the last few years. Through online brokers such as ETX Capital, people across the world can now access global markets to invest their money with the aim of making a profit. The range…

Lifestyle Stagnation: Is it the Only Way to Financial Freedom?

A quick look at tips on how to gain financial freedom or secure a blissful financial future, and you would find that frugality is almost always listed, although in different forms. Understandably, and based on tried and tested financial practices, saving more and cutting down on spending can be effective. Then again, it is not unusual for financial prudence to be linked to lifestyle stagnation because you are required to let go of excesses that give instant gratification. That being said, does having to be financially prudent necessarily mean lifestyle stagnation? When you consider that the idea of lifestyle stagnation…

How does your household expenditure compare to a prime central London home?

The Office for National Statistics has reported an increase in household spending over the last few years. However, our expenses are yet to reach the level they were at before the Global Financial Crisis, with families currently spending around £22.50 less a week than in 2006. The Living Costs and Food Survey revealed that the average weekly household expenditure was £501.30 in 2012, £517.30 in 2013, and £531.30 in 2014. Families spend the majority of their money on food, transport, housing, fuel, and recreation with over 50 percent of spending allocated to these categories. EXPENSES OF A TYPICAL BRITISH HOUSEHOLD…

High school Drop Outs Who Made it Big

In the United States alone, there are around 1.3 million students each year who decide to dropout of high school and not finish their education. The statistics for these people does not look good when it comes to how successful their careers are after leaving high school. Along with the 1.3 million who drop out, there are millions more who consider it, some to do better things with their time and some believe that they can survive without an education. Generally speaking, dropping out of high school should be absolutely discouraged but there are some people, who have gone on…

Financing options for buying a home in Australia

Seeking out all the available financing options for buying a home in Australia? There are a number of ways you can go about raising the money required to purchase a house here. Below, we will discuss several options that will get you out of your rental loft and through the door of your first home. Honeymoon loans New to the housing market, and having a hard time finding an arrangement that will allow you and your partner to purchase your first home in a sustainable manner? If you find yourself in this situation, taking a honeymoon loan is a great…

How to get cash quick

earn cash quick

In a bind for a few bucks? Don’t worry it happens to all off us. Whether it is a emergency car repair or a massive vet bill; we all are in need of some quick cash from time to time. Here are fool proof ways to get cash quick. If You Don’t Use It, Sell It Have a guitar that has been sitting in your garage for a decade? How often do you actually use that expensive espresso machine? Most of us have a house full of seldom used items. Selling these items can be a perfect way to get cash quick…