The traders of Forex are given the suggestion to trade with the trend. If you know the trends, you can guess where the price may go in the future. However, there also arises a dilemma. We are also suggested not to fall for the obvious trends and patterns. If these common trends were so good, there would be no traders who have lost their capital. The obvious trends are not good but we also cannot trade against the trend, it raises the question … [Read more...]
Don’t Fall Into the Comparison Trap
I have talked before about how I'm a hobby triathlete. I occasionally do well in my races, but I'm far from professional and certainly unlikely to win any races. I'm in a few different triathlon groups, both local organizations and online, and one thing that is very common to see is people sharing photos of the cool new gear they have bought, the great trips they are taking, and the destination races they are planning.One of the first … [Read more...]
10 Things to Consider When Trying to Save Money
With the holidays coming, saving money can certainly be hard. The Blaze Mastercard team has come up with some simple ways to help you cut back on daily spending and start saving!Stop hoarding and start selling – We are all guilty of this! Gained a few extra pounds but are convinced you’ll fit into that old pair of jeans? Is last year’s must have appliance still in the box it came in? How about those holiday decorations tucked away in … [Read more...]
9 Easy Ways to Increase Profits If You Own a Rental Home
Boosting profits on your rental home is one of the easiest ways to make more money. It’s not difficult to implement. In fact, you may read these ideas and wonder why you weren’t doing it all along! Here are 9 of the fastest ways I have found to increase your rental income.Pet FeeAdding fees to the rent is where you can make a significant amount of extra cash. The classic example is the pet fee. I love animals, but I also know what … [Read more...]
DIY Ways to Reuse your Prom Dress
Your prom night is one you will never forget, and your dress is a huge part of that. But once your prom is over, what can you do with your dress? Prom dresses are not only beautiful; they are usually costly too, so only using them the once can be seen as a waste. So don't let your prom dress stay hung in your wardrobe, read this article giving you some tips on how to remix and reuse your dress. Re-model it One idea is to make your prom dress … [Read more...]
Financial Reasons to Get Your Flu Shot
Flu Season is upon us. Have you gotten a flu shot? Why not?Some people do have valid reasons to avoid the flu shot - they may be immunosuppressed, have had a bad reaction to the shot before, or have other conditions that have lead their doctors to tell them they can't get a flu shot. This is not common - most adults can and should get a flu shot. How Much Does a Flu Shot Cost? If you have insurance, the odds are good that you can get a … [Read more...]
7 Key Tools For Freelancing Success
Given the many distinct benefits of being a self-employed freelancer, it’s no real surprise that the industry is now over 53 million strong worldwide. But in order to truly reach your maximum potential freelancing, you need to manage and streamline your small business processes so you have the maximum amount of time to actually work - and to be as productive as possible while doing so!Sticky notes, as helpful as they are, simply aren’t … [Read more...]
Prepare Now for Black Friday
We're quickly heading into November, which means the approach of the holiday season. There are already Christmas decorations up in the stores! And soon, we will begin to see ads for Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year!On Black Friday, it seems like every store is having a crazy sale. Items are allegedly at a significant markdown. It's a great time to shop if you want to get a bargain, right?Well, maybe. But you have to … [Read more...]
What to Do If You Forget to File Taxes
What to Do If You Forget to File TaxesI am not sure how you would forget to file taxes, but if you do, there are steps to remedy the offense. Here is a rundown of what to do if you have indeed forgotten to file taxes or were thinking of skipping out on this basic part of financial life. Hint: it’s not a good idea, but it can be fixed.Do Not PanicFirst thing’s first. Understand that the IRS very rarely pursues criminal action. It … [Read more...]