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How to Use Frugal Living to Make Ends Meet

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Even though you may be having a tough year, the fundamental rules about money have not changed.

One way to truly stretch your dollars all the way to the end of the month is frugal living.

Don’t have enough money left at the end of the month?

Many people struggle with this issue. 

I know you must be scared and worried.

Having a simple plan can help ease the fear and anxiety.

It will empower you and give you a sense of control.

So, set aside your fears and commit to learning more about your finances and what you can do.

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Why Freelance Writing is so Great!

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Right now, is a time of great uncertainty for many people and it’s something we’ve never seen before. Many have had their ability to earn an income threatened with recent events. But we all still have bills to pay and mouths to feed, right?

In times like these, it’s important to improvise, adapt, and overcome. This is the framework for your success. That means it may be necessary to create a new stream of income.

The freelancing economy has already been on the rise. But many are now seeing it as a new opportunity to earn and provide for their families. Others are making up the income gap from their day job.

If you are thinking about adding a new stream of income, freelance writing could be the way. Creating multiple streams of income is a great way to get out of the trap of trading dollars for hours. One study states that over 50 million Americans have a side-hustle.

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Make Running Your Business A Breeze With FreshBooks

Updated to include 2023 end of year sale.

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The Reality of (Some) Accounting Software

A FreshBooks report based on a survey done in 2019, indicates that accountants think accounting software is too complicated for their clients to use without the help of an accountant. 

And, 68% of survey respondents agree that small business owners are intimidated by accounting software.

At the same time, 71% of respondents report using a QuickBooks accounting product.

However, FreshBooks is the #1 invoicing and accounting software designed exclusively for self-employed professionals and is ridiculously easy-to-use with invoicing, time-tracking, online payments, and expense management features.

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Four Steps To Making Your Personal Finances Absolutely Awesome

Improve your financial situation at www.xtreme-assistant.comImproving personal finances is the number five New Year’s Resolution. When you’re worried about money, either now or for your future, it makes it hard to relax and enjoy your life. The sooner you get a hold of your financial health, the sooner you’ll be able to live your life in a more meaningful way.

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Create A Debt Management Plan

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Most people carry over $1,000 of credit card debt on a regular basis and don’t get it paid down.

Everywhere we look, we see ads to spend money that we don’t necessarily have. Lenders and financiers tell us we can afford more than we actually can.

Never confuse debt capacity with spending capacity. There will always be lenders willing to loan you more than you should borrow.

The Federal Reserve reports that Americans are in $1.98 trillion of debt. That would be more than $18,000 per household. Debt has a way of creeping up on you without realizing it.

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