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Climbing the Debt Mountain
Debt is one of those things that many individuals think that they cannot live without. However, debt is something that has been engrained into our society for a very long time. It has gotten to a point that just about everyone in America is carrying some sort of debt over their head. Corporations have spent a plethora of money on advertising to get us to think this way. The Federal Reserve tells us that the average household is carrying just shy of $130,000 worth of debt. On the other side of debt is income. Again, according to the Fed, the average income for a household is just shy of $60,000 a year. This statistic alone is very indicative of how much of America is living.
By Zachary Overberg7 years ago in Lifehack
Easy Ways to Start Saving Money Now
Maybe you're struggling to make ends meet. The bills are piling up. Or maybe you just want to have a little extra cash for spending every month. Whatever the case, there are plenty of ways to reduce spending right at home.
By Waverleigh Rose Garlington7 years ago in Lifehack
Side Income 101
How to Earn Online Photo by Rayi Christian Wicaksono on Unsplash I have been looking online for income opportunities since 2012. Following are some of the legit, free to join survey companies I have found. Notice the pay isn't life changing, but could pay your grocery bill for a month. Unless you have all your bills accounted for, I would recommend investing it into some kind interest account.
By Marcus Azaria7 years ago in Lifehack
Five Things That No One Tells You Before Becoming an Adult
I recently became a full fledged adult and I came to a realization: I’m really lucky that I made some good choices earlier down the line because life can get expensive QUICKLY and that can be pretty hard to come back from. Here’s a list of things you should know about being an adult, followed by a brief rant about why no adults are telling our youth this. Enjoy!
By Ian Scott7 years ago in Lifehack
6 Mattress Hacks to Keep Your Bed in Good Condition
Some people might not consider the intricate details behind finding the right mattress. Making sure your mattress provides the comfort you want and lasts a while takes some work. The following are a few simple hacks you can consider to ensure that your mattress has a long and prosperous life.
By Andrea Dawson7 years ago in Lifehack
Decorating Your Walls Without Destroying Them
Whether you are moving into a new apartment and don’t want to put holes in your walls that might cost you a security deposit, or you are renting a workspace and are not allowed to hang art with hammer and nails or if you are facing some other challenge to displaying your art, here are some helpful tips that you can use to showcase your space while keeping walls intact.
By Jason A7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Crack the Cube
The Rubik's Cube is a cult classic puzzle released by Erno Rubik, and is culturally accepted as being theoretically impossible to solve. With a staggering number of 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 combinations possible, people began competing to see who was the fastest. And currently, that number stands at 4.22 seconds by Feliks Zemdegs
By Callum Clark7 years ago in Lifehack
Plastic-Free Living: 5 Everyday Alternatives
You’re probably here right now because someone, somewhere said something that got you thinking about your ecological “footprint.” I have been pondering the idea of living plastic-free—or at least freer—for some time now, but the thing is I had no idea where to start. More specifically, I wasn't sure how to go about it in such a way that wouldn’t completely disrupt my daily routine.
By Chantelle Fromager7 years ago in Lifehack
I Tried Out the Eco-Friendly Buffy Comforter; Did It Live Up to the Hype?. Top Story - October 2018.
I always try to decrease my carbon footprint where I can. I recycle, I buy local produce, and overall try to be an eco-friendly consumer. I'm not perfect, of course, as a lot of products might be considered "better" for the environment, but... they don't always work the same. And they can be really expensive. I'm not made of money over here!
By Katie Marchbank7 years ago in Lifehack
What to Do Before You Even Start Your Blog
So maybe you've heard of blogging before. Writing about something you love, or anything in general really. Sounds interesting right? And you may be able to make money from it?! Count me in! But before you get ready to publish that first blog post, there are a few things you should do first. These tips don't exactly have to go in this order, but there are some things that make more sense to complete consecutively. (Like step one should really go first!)
By Sarah7 years ago in Lifehack
Financial Tips
Awesome, you have found the right page. If you want to find some extra sources of income, read on. Some pay higher than others, but keep in mind these are temporary opportunities, you can continue to use them. However, by the time I'm done with you you will have dropped the lower paying ones and scaled up. I will aid in getting you the lifestyle you want.
By Marcus Azaria7 years ago in Lifehack
5 Ways to Save Money
There are many ways to save a buck or two, but I have found that these five ways to save have proven to help me save for the next rainy day or goal that I want. Many people would call me crazy too and they might be right until they see how much I have saved or the next big purchase I have made. These five things are so simple, and you will have to discipline yourself at first, but you can achieve whatever goal you set out for yourself.
By Brandi Payne7 years ago in Lifehack