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Eco-Friendly Properties – The Next Big Thing of 2019

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Evidence suggests that consumers are now more aware of ethical and environmental issues surrounding the goods and services they use, with research from the Ethical Consumerism Report revealing that 50 per cent of consumers had avoided a product due to a company’s bad reputation.

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Cost of Living Calculator | City and Salary Comparison Tool

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, the largest bill consumers pay each month is for housing. Whether that’s a mortgage or rent, a large percentage of your salary will go toward your housing expenses. Home prices, property taxes and monthly rents vary from state to state, city to city, town to town and even neighborhood to neighborhood.

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Shopping Savings - Amazon Prime Day Tips

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As consumers continue to navigate through the uncertainty of the financial climate, alongside the rising cost of groceries, rent/mortgage payments, and household bills, budgets remain tighter than ever.

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Should You Buy a House Now?

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If you have the temperament to become a landlord, you can purchase the home and then rent it out, earning money each month. If you are buying a home to serve as an income property, you might be able to afford to spend a little more (assuming you can find a tenant to pay rent regularly) than if you simply plan to move in and raise a family.

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Ways to Make Your Next Move More Eco Friendly

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This movement allows consumers to “rent out” reusable moving tubs. People rent them, fill them, and have them delivered to their new home. If you’re moving locally and really don’t want to create or deal with the paper waste that comes with moving, another alternative is green moving.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

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Renting movies in this way is a great way to stick to your budget, over maintaining a dish or satellite TV system. Rent It Out. From becoming a landlord to renting out tools, vehicles and high-fashion attire… opportunities exist for people to make money off items they already own. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S.,

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Is Now The Time to Buy a Home?

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There are numerous factors to consider when deciding whether to buy your first home or to continue renting – especially when you’re out of college. Since living expenses consume a considerable portion of most people’s income, it is a good idea to put a lot of thought into the decision and where your money is ultimately going.

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