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Family Teamwork: How to Accomplish More, Faster, Working Together

Family Teamwork - 3 sisters baking together

Does your family work together as a team? We raised five kids and found that family teamwork helped us accomplish things faster. It also helped build our kids’ work-ethic and confidence. Teaching kids the value of Family Teamwork has far-reaching effects. It translates into club activities, sports, jobs, church and eventually into their own families. In this article, we’ll share some tools and strategies that we used for more than 25 years as we raised and released our kids. By …

If you haven’t heard about how a cash balance plan can help you sock away 10x more pre-tax dollars than a 401(k) or IRA – get ready to be empowered and informed. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 A tax-saving strategy for high-income earners2 What is a Cash Balance Plan?3 The Popularity of Cash Balance Plans4 Cash Balance Plan vs IRA and 401(k)5 The Pros Of The Cash Balance Plan6 The Cons Of The Cash Balance Plan7 Who Should Consider A Cash …

Paycheck Mistake? Don’t Wait Get it Fixed Right Now!

Did your employer make a mistake on your paycheck? Have you been shorted some money or do you have one of these other problems: It’s not fun finding a mistake on your paycheck. But with a little work, most of these types of problems can be overcome quickly. We received this question from a Free Email Newsletter subscriber and thought you’d find it helpful. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Question about IRS Paycheck Withholding Shortfall2 MoneySmart Answer:3 8 Things to Do …

Sites Like Craigslist. #SellUsedItems #SellSafelyCraigslist #FlipUsedItems #SellStuffMakeMoney

If you like buying and selling things online, you need to know about other sites like CraigsList. There are a growing number of websites that are Craigslist alternatives for listing items for sale, classified ads, freebies, and advertising services. Craigslist offers great opportunities to buy and sell your stuff. Back in 1995 the platform started as a classified advertisements website and has remained one of the best ways to buy and sell things. Although Craigslist may have been the …

Small brown ranch house with green grass and a maroon car parked out front. Paid off mortgage in 9 years

One of the pinnacles of financial stability and security is to Pay off your mortgage early. Owning your home free and clear may seem like a fantasy. But if you follow the 5 steps we took, it can be your reality too. Some people pay their home off in 30 years, others 15. But there are a group of people who simply hate having a mortgage pay it off quicker. We paid our home off in 9 years. Our …

"How to get free internet from restaurants, coffee houses and retail stores.

If you’re looking for places with free wifi near you, we have lots of options. Or are you wondering where you can get the fastest wifi connections? There are more than 92,000 locations in the U.S. that provide free internet access. We’ve created a list of coffee shops, retailers and other places that give you free internet access AND we’ve provided the speeds you can expect too. Internet access can be your connection to the whole world. You may …

Best Budgets for Families - a man jumping for joy in falling money.

Are you looking for the best type of budget for your family? With so many different types of budgets available, which one will work for you? We’ve discovered that there are almost as many types of budget systems as there are people talking about it. Family Budgets can be done with expensive software systems, free systems, apps, websites and grandma’s cookie jar system for budgeting. With so many choices, it’s hard to know which type of budget will be …

Linen Closet organization tips and hacks.

Reorganizing your linen closet probably isn’t at the top of your to-do list! But this task can really free up time and mental energy – here’s why and how. The Last Time We Reorganized our Linen Closet For us, it had been about 10 years since we organized our linen closet. With raising five kids, writing books, and speaking around the country, we had little time to think about this type of organizing task. We truly had lost track …

The Amazing Key to Powerful Budget Tracking

Are you ready to learn about an amazingly easy budget-tracking tool? It’s the most unexpected, simple, and amazing key to an effective household budget ever! We’ve got Budget Tracking secrets to help you become successful financially. Lots of people talk about household budgets at the beginning of the year. With the holidays quickly fading in the rearview mirror, we’re motoring at full speed into a new year, full of optimism and powered by new resolutions. While some cruise down that …

Fun, Inexpensive & Interesting Hobbies #InterestingHobbies #InexpensiveHobbies #FunHobbies #INeedaHobby #AffordableHobbies

Have you ever said to yourself, “I need a hobby?” Are you looking for some fun, inexpensive, or interesting hobbies to try? Hobbies are a great way to challenge yourself, learn a new skill, or provide some extra income. And they’re especially fun if they don’t cost a lot of money to get started. If you’re looking for something new, check out these 59 choices. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Fun & Interesting Hobbies that Became Successful Businesses2 A. Skilled Hobbies3 …

Family Teamwork: How to Accomplish More, Faster, Working Together

Cash Balance Plan Pros & Cons for Early Retirement

Paycheck Mistake? Don’t Wait Get it Fixed Right Now!

Top 25 Sites Like Craigslist: Alternatives for Buying or Selling FAST!

Pay Off Your Mortgage Early – Mortgage Free in 9 years Calculator

How to Find Places with Free Wifi Nearby: Find Fastest Internet Speeds

3 Types of Family Budgets—Which Budget is Best for You

Linen Closet Organization Hacks: 9 Brilliant Tips, Tricks and Ideas

Best Budget Tracking: The Key to the Most Effective Household Budget Ever!

59 Fun, Inexpensive & Interesting Hobbies

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