How to Earn Extra Cash With a Furniture Delivery Service

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Nearly every truck owner has been asked to help a friend or family member move, often to help move furniture or other large items. While this can feel like an inconvenience, it is also a great way to make extra money. If you have a truck in good condition, here's how to earn extra cash by starting a furniture delivery service.Start Your Own Furniture Delivery Service If you have an entrepreneurial spirit along with a truck, then starting your own furniture delivery company might be a great Read more [...]

How To Get From Trash to Dollars – Street Finds

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As the old adage goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Most people consider this metaphorically, representing how individuals can have different priorities and preferences. However, some people actually take the phrase fairly literally. Instead of simply letting items others have thrown away head to the dump, they intercept the garbage and try to find trash that they can turn into dollars. Here's how to turn your street finds from trash to treasure.The Art of Dumpster Diving While Read more [...]

Is the Lawn Care Business Your Way to Millionaire Status?

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Many people dream of becoming millionaires, and starting your own business can certainly put you on that path. Sure, not every type of company is as viable as others for reaching millionaire status. But, you aren’t necessarily restricted to sectors like technology. In fact, a lawn care business could be what you need to reach that financial milestone.Is the Lawn Care Business Your Way to Millionaire Status? Starting a lawn care business can be fairly simple. Many homeowners already have Read more [...]

Should You Forget Traditional Banks and Go Online?

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Thanks to the rise on online banking, the days of standing in line waiting for service at a brick-and-mortar bank are largely in the past. Between direct deposit, online bill pay, smartphone check deposits, and banking apps, many people can handle their finances without ever speaking to a teller. These technologies have given rise to the online-only bank, institutions that don’t have physical branches at all. But, do these online-only banks actually measure up?What is an Online-Only Bank? Online-only Read more [...]

Ways Google Pay Can Make Your Life Easier

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Mobile payment apps have been around for years. However, they didn’t necessarily catch on quickly. One of the reasons for slow adoption was the need for compatible point-of-sale (POS) systems at stores. Without near-field communication (NFC) capabilities at the retail counter, the apps didn’t provide any value.However, many retailers embraced the idea, upgrading their systems to support payment apps. Not only did they want to make shopping easier for customers, but also for themselves.In Read more [...]

How Can Reviews Help Your Business?

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Business owners have a love-hate relationship with reviews and for a good reason. Got positive reviews? Not only are they a massive boost to your self-confidence, but positive reviews can go a long way to establishing your credibility and enticing other viewers to buy. Negative reviews, however, can ruin your day on a personal level, and they can also scare off potential buyers. But the bottom line is, reviews can help your business more than hurt it. How so? We’ll explore how and why reviews are Read more [...]

How to Give Your Old Car to Charity

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If you have an old car cluttering your driveway or garage, the idea of donating it to charity may be very attractive. After all, you get to help out a worthy cause and get the vehicle out of your life. That can certainly be a win-win.However, if you are thinking about making a donation, you need to make sure it’s the best choice for you. Then, you can explore the steps to ensure that the effort you’ll need to put in is worth what you get out. The Pros and Cons of Donating a Car Before Read more [...]

5 Hobbies That Could Easily Turn into a Business

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If you want to start a business, examining your hobbies can be a great way to find a money-making idea. Many activities you do for fun could help you earn an income, letting you do more of what you love while bringing in some money. While not every hobby is as easy to convert into a business as others, some of them are natural fits. If you are curious about hobbies that make money, here are a five that can work well.1. Arts and Crafts Many people adore handmade items, and they are willing Read more [...]

7 Tips to Take a Vacation Without Over Paying

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Although many people get vacation days at their jobs it doesn’t mean they really take a yearly vacation. Last fall I actually took a vacation with my family. But it was the first real vacation I’d had in several years.When vacations are luxuries that don’t come often enough you want to savor them. At the same time, if you’re like me, you can’t afford to overspend on them either.To help you make the most of your vacation without overpaying, check out these 7 tips. 1. Travel Light Airlines Read more [...]

What You Need to Know About Square’s Cash App

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Square made headlines for its little plastic smartphone attachment that let businesses process payments through their smartphones. Now, the company is offering a mobile payment app, bringing its processing power to the masses.If you’re curious about Square’s Cash App, here’s what you need to know.What Can Square’s Cash App Do? At its simplest, Square’s Cash App is a mobile payment app. It provides users with methods for sending and receiving money from friends and family, similar Read more [...]