Are you thinking of selling your home? Here are some ways to help you attract buyers—and the more buyers you have, the greater the chances of commanding the best price for your property. We also give ideas on small, affordable changes you can make that will increase the value of your home, and possibly convince someone to accept your price, no questions asked. … [Read more...] about Tips for getting buyers for your home
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How NOT to talk to kids about money
We all want our kids to learn how to handle money wisely. We want them to save, make smart purchase decisions, and to eventually be able to set financial goals. However, sometimes our good intentions create the opposite effect. We end up nagging, or our little 'money talks' end up making our kids feel anxious about money, or feel guilty about asking for what they want. Here are … [Read more...] about How NOT to talk to kids about money
How to feel in control of your finances
Are you constantly worrying about money? Do you always get the feeling that there's not enough, or panic when you see the bills in your mail? While positive thinking can help, one of the best antidotes against worry is…habit. That's because each time you're afraid, you can tell yourself: 'I already took care of that!' or 'Yes, I'm aware of that problem, and I'm already … [Read more...] about How to feel in control of your finances
4 Ways to be a Money Magnet
Positive thinking along can't make you rich, but negative thinking can actually affect your ability to earn and enjoy what you have. It's a lot like going to a restaurant with a toothache. No matter how good the food is—and even when it's handed to you on the plate—you won't eat, and totally hate the meal. This article helps you find, and conquer, the 'toothaches' that come … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to be a Money Magnet
What receipts should you keep?
We buy something, we keep the receipt. It's a habit, fed by this niggling fear that 'I might just need this someday.' So the receipts multiply, infesting our pockets, bags, drawers. If we're particularly organized we may have them all in a shoebox, ignored till tax time. The problem is that too many receipts take up space, and make it really hard to find the ones that we … [Read more...] about What receipts should you keep?