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3 Mistakes that New Project Managers Make — and How to Avoid Them

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So, you’ve either formally trained to enter the glorious world of project management, or perhaps you’ve had the mantle of project management thrust upon you. One day you’re happily plugging away at your job, answering emails, chatting with colleagues about things like the best cities to head out on a weekend break, where to find… Read more

Planning for a great financial future

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As we have discussed previously around here, planning for your future financially is the best way to succeed. For example, when you set up some saving goals, and have a direct debit on pay day taking that money right out of your current account to place it into savings, you don’t miss the money, and… Read more

Vitamin D and Exercise: What You Need to Know

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Multiple factors contribute to your overall level of fitness. Gender, age, diet, the amount of stress you have and the kind of drugs you take, even the environment in which you live, are just a few of the obvious things that influence the way your heart, lungs and mind work together to energize and sustain… Read more

Cancelling a Student Loan

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  Are you considering cancelling your student loan? Are you curious if that is even possible? Yes, cancelling a student loan is possible under certain rather specific circumstances. What’s more, it can happen whether your loan is active, in deferment, or even in default. Previously made payments can be refunded to you too—under certain conditions…. Read more

7 Home Improvement that will Cost You the Most

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Home improvements are an essential part of life. They are vital for comfort or when you want to increase the resale value of your home. Generally, the home improvements that add the most value are expensive.  Thankfully, the amount of money you recoup on these home improvement is on the rise with an average return… Read more

Getting Help: The Debt Safety Net

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It’s a fairly unwise to downright-ludicrous strategy to live life with the expectation of having a safety net, or a “get-out-of-jail-free-card.” It’s that type of invincibility that can destroy people’s lives, or even take them.   When it comes to the growing debt problem in the U.S., invincibility might not be the issue as much… Read more

7 Tips For Investing With A Broker

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If you’re planning on investing you’re going to need a broker. A stockbroker will act as your middleman in the process of buying and selling stocks. While that sounds simple enough, there are various types and qualities of brokers which adds to the confusion of new investors. Keep reading to learn some useful tips for… Read more

The best UK cities for a weekend break

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  With the summer just around the corner, there’s no better time to start planning a weekend getaway than now. There’s a whole host of interesting and exciting cities across the UK, offering everything from historic sites to vibrant nightlife. These bustling metropolises attract hordes of visitors year-round, but have you ever wondered what was… Read more

Best Life Insurance Plans for Beginners

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The Insurance Industry in India is a growing business. The Government is encouraging residents to get insured. Everyone should make a rational decision to be covered without concerning themselves about the added expense. Insurance policies will provide you with assistance in times of medical emergencies and death. If you are new to this business, there… Read more

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