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  • Should You Sell Your Furniture Before Moving Out Of State? Five Questions To Help You Decide

    Rather than throwing everything they own into a moving truck, some people sell everything and start over with a new style at their new destination. While selling everything may be cumbersome and unrealistic, you should think about strategically getting rid of some of your biggest items – your furniture. To see if getting rid of your furniture is right for your situation, work through the following five questions: 1. Is the cost of moving the item worth more than the item itself?
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  • 3 Tips To Help You Stop Living Paycheck To Paycheck

    According to CNN, 76% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. If you are stuck in this trap, there are ways to get out, but you will need to make some changes with the ways you handle your money. The problem with living paycheck to paycheck is that you could end up in financial trouble each time an unexpected expense comes up. Taking cash advance loans is a great way to get through these times, but these loans do not solve the root problem.
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  • Moving For Work? 2 Things You Should Ask Your Employer To Pay For

    Has your boss recently asked you to move for work? Once you hear the words "relocation package," you might be ready to sign on the dotted line and schedule your move with the corporate movers. However, that package might be more all-inclusive than you think. Here are two things you should ask your employer to pay for, and how they can help you later: 1: A House Finding Trip When you find out you will be moving to a new place, you might whip out your computer and start scouring satellite images of the area.
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  • Personal Property Isn't All That You Risk In A Home Burglary: Don't Let A Thief Take Your Identity, Too

    If you are like most people, you probably assume the greatest risk from a home burglary is a loss of personal property or injury to your family. While these are real concerns, they might not represent your biggest risk. According to Bankrate identity theft is also a concern when an intruder accesses your home and may cause you more damage than a loss of personal property. Here are some ways to protect yourself from identity theft if someone does break into your home.
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  • Refrigerators: The Major Appliance Most Folks Forget To Maintain

    Almost all major appliances have a common series of tasks that people perform to keep them running well. Ovens need to be cleaned, water heaters need to be flushed, and furnaces need inspections and filter changes now and then. However, most people forget to perform any type of routine maintenance on their refrigerators. When this is the case, refrigeration units can last much less than their average of 13-19 years. Fortunately, it's fairly simple to ensure your refrigerator's long life by performing a few recurring tasks on a regular basis.
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  • 2 Things You Need To Ask Before You Drive Away In That Moving Rental Truck

    There aren't many things more time consuming and stressful than a move. In addition to going through and packing all of your things, you also have to worry about cleaning your old place, switching utility companies, and making new friends. By the time you get to the moving truck rental place, you might not be that concerned about the details, which could cost you later. Here are two things you need to ask before driving away in that moving rental truck, so your relocation doesn't get any more complicated.
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  • 5 Ways To Promote Businesses In The Local Community

    As you open a small business, you will quickly realize that the community and people around you will be your main source of support to keep the business going. Reaching out to the local community can help expand your presence, increase branding awareness, and build a customer base as quickly as possible. The following five methods can easily apply to any small business and are great ways to get your foot off the ground.
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  • Building A Bigger Constrution Business: What You Should Evaluate Before Buying Equipment

    When you've come to the conclusion that you need a specific piece of construction equipment, deciding whether to buy or rent can be a complex process. Maybe you're looking at several big contracts ahead of you, or possibly your existing equipment is starting to show signs of wear and tear. In either case, there are a few basic things you should ask yourself when you make the choice to either buy or rent the equipment you need to get the job done.
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