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Many homeowners enjoy the sight of a lush, green lawn. While some are able to achieve this result on their own, others realize the need to hire a professional. There are many benefits of hiring a lawn care company, including the fact that they do all the work for you. You never again have to purchase fertilizer, apply it on your grass, and hope for the best. There is a professional who can do the job...

A growing number of companies are relying on video interviewing technology, as this allows them to save time and money on their search for the best candidate. While this works in the favor of the hiring company, applicants often find themselves in a tricky position. They want to move forward with the process, but they don’t know what to expect along the way. After all, this form of interviewing is relatively new. If you have been...

With summer quickly winding down, you realize that back to school season is right around the corner. Furthermore, it won’t be long before the weather cools off and you begin to spend more time indoors. You may not be able to slow down time, but you can control the amount of fun you have during the last few weeks of summer. Here are three great ideas for free fun: 1. Visit a Park Do you live...

Are you the type of person who keeps large amounts of cash at home? You may think you have a good reason for doing so, but consider this: it is a big risk. Here are several reasons why you may want to alter your approach in the future: 1. You are not earning interest on your money. Why keep cash under your mattress when you can put it in the back and earn interest? Sure, interest...

Do you cringe every time your water bill arrives in the mail? Are you scared to review your water consumption for the previous period? If this sounds familiar, it goes without saying that you have had a run-in with some high water bills in the past. Rather than continue down this path, here are five of the best ways to save in the future: 1. Check your faucets for leaks. That small drip may not seem...

There are times when “buying cheap” is the best option. There are also times when you should splurge, realizing that a higher priced item will provide you with better quality. If you don’t know when to save and when to splurge, you aren’t alone. Until you figure things out, it is easy to cross the line from time to time. Here are three items that are worth the extra money: 1. Trash bags. Have you ever...

Buying life insurance is not something you look forward to. Not only does this cost money, but you will have to face the idea that you won’t be around forever. Even though it may not be exciting to purchase a policy, it is often the responsible thing to do. If you must go through this process, you might as well get what you want in the end. To ensure that this happens, you need to avoid...

When you make the leap from the corporate world to self employment, it only natural to have feelings of excitement and fear. On one side, you are excited about what the future holds. You are finally taking control of your career path. Conversely, you realize that there is no more security of being an employee. Instead, the success or failure of your business rides solely on your shoulders. If you want to achieve success, if you...

As you continue to send your resume to one employer after the next, you hope to receive “that” call. The one in which the other party asks you to come and interview for the position. Once the excitement wears off, there is a good chance the nervousness will settle in. Are you ready for the questions that are sure to come your way? Are you ready for the possibility of meeting with several interviewers? As nervous...

Unexpected expenses can derail even the most perfect budget. While you can’t predict when they’ll happen, there are a few expenses that are almost unavoidable especially if you’re married, a homeowner, or employed. Unemployment. Lots of factors affect how long it will take you to get another job, but the rule of thumb is that it takes one month for every $10,000 salary you were earning. So, the more money you were making, the longer it...