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Pros and Cons of an Overseas Semester

by Justin Weingeron June 8, 2021 ~ Leave a Comment

It’s easy to glamorize the concept of studying abroad. But opting for a semester or two in an overseas program comes with a long list of pros and cons. If you plan it right, get it financed correctly, and choose a program that suits your long-term academic needs, the idea can be a life-changer. Here’s […]

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Affordable Ways to Celebrate and Commemorate

by Justin Weingeron June 30, 2020 ~ Leave a Comment

The ongoing global pandemic has caused unprecedented economic upheaval. This time of great uncertainty has understandably led many people to take more control over their finances. If you have a big event coming up, there is a good chance that you are trying to find ways to make it special without breaking the bank. Here […]

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7 Convenient Ways to Save Electricity For Your Business

by Justin Weingeron June 22, 2020 ~ Leave a Comment

When you are trying to save money on your electric bill, you must first address the things in your office that can consume the most energy. You may not think that you have the time or resources to make these drastic improvements to your electrical consumption but doing this could save you a lot of […]

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Tips for Organizing a Budget-Friendly Event

by Justin Weingeron April 17, 2020 ~ Leave a Comment

Many events like weddings have larger budgets compared to others. Although a lot can be done with a large budget, it doesn’t mean events with lower budgets will be less meaningful. That said, it is also best to look for budget-friendly, yet excellent event organizing services such as landmarkeventco.com to help you plan and prepare […]

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The Best Natural Beauty Care Products of 2019

by Justin Weingeron December 6, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

Every year, there are countless new beauty care products that arrive in the market including cleansers, serums, exfoliants and moisturizers. In this consistently expanding industry, there are a few standard beauty care products that a person should always have inside their makeup kit. Whether it’s the mildest face oil or an internet influencer’s cherished chemical […]

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How To Protect Your Home From Wildfires

by Justin Weingeron August 15, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

It’s hard to deny the effects of climate change when the temperatures around the world continue to rise. Even in places that are traditionally warmer like Arizona, the heat has been off the charts for the past few years. The impact on the environment has been devastating and has been, in large part, a contributing […]

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Things to Consider Before Buying Your First Car

by Justin Weingeron July 2, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

Travelling in your own car is very convenient. You get full control of your trip. However, acquiring one and maintaining it in great condition does not come cheap. It is probably one of the most expensive items to buy, probably second to a house. Make the right decision in buying a car by considering all […]

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5 Benefits of Purchasing Your Medication at Online Pharmacies

by Susan Paigeon June 21, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

There has been an increase of availing services from online pharmacies in the past few years, and it is with good reason. It may sound extremely appealing to purchase your medicines online at the comfort of your own home – just like shopping for clothes or electronics over the internet. However, consider the fact that […]

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Ask The Bees – $60,000 in debt couple update

by Budget And The Beeson January 15, 2016 ~ 1 Comment

August last year we posted about a couple who were $60,000 in debt, I thought you might like an update. It is not what we expected. We were hoping they’d be able to knuckle down and clear a chunk of the debt. Unfortunately, she did, he didn’t and as a result, the financial pressure and differences […]

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Ask the bees – Reader help $60,000 in debt!

by Budget And The Beeson August 24, 2015 ~ 6 Comments

We have a reader of this blog who would like to share their get out of debt journey anonymously and post regular updates with what they are doing to save money, how the debt repayment is going and ask for advice. Here is their situation: They are a family of four not currently living in […]

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Bees Finance Rules

HERE ARE SOME SIMPLE GUIDELINES THAT WILL HELP YOU BUILD WEALTH:  

PAY OFF HIGH INTEREST DEBT: DON’T CARRY A BALANCE ON YOUR CREDIT CARDS

TAKE WHAT UNCLE SAM GIVES YOU: MAXIMIZE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO TAX ADVANTAGED RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS

DON’T PROCRASTINATE: WEALTH TAKES TIME TO ACCUMULATE, SO DON’T WAIT

SAVE, INVEST AND REINVEST: LET COMPOUNDING WORK FOR YOU. SAVE YOUR MONEY, THEN INVEST AND REINVEST IT

SAVE AND INVEST AT LEAST 5 TO 10%: PUT ASIDE AT LEAST A MINIMUM SO YOU’RE STUCK WHEN YOU’RE AT RETIREMENT AGE

HAVE AN EMERGENCY FUND: IF YOU CAN’T SAVE 6 MONTHS OF EXPENSES, GET AT LEAST $1,000 SAVED UP

OWN: OWNING ASSETS IS GENERALLY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE. GET AS MANY AS YOU REASONABLY CAN

IF YOU ARE MARRIED, BUILD YOUR PARTNERSHIP: HAVING A STRONG MARRIAGE CAN BE AN EXCELLENT ACCELERATOR. WORK ON YOUR MARRIAGE AND CARE FOR YOUR SPOUSE.

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