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The Importance of Paying Yourself First

July 9, 2012 by Robby Oakes

If you are like most other average Americans you will have a list of bills that you have to pay every month, such as rent, cable, internet, cell phone, water, electricity and much more.

If you were to list each of these monthly expenses in order of importance, which would be number one?

The answer is……

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: Bills, Budget, personal finance, Savings

How to Make Friends When You Move Somewhere New

July 7, 2012 by Robby Oakes

When you first move to a new town or a new country, it can be quite lonely.

Whether you are moving for adventure, a job, or other reasons, it’s hard to leave your social network behind and start again.

Developing friendships takes time and it will be several months before you feel fully connected with your new community.

However, there are some things that you can do to make forming friendships in your new home easier.

Here are a few important tips to remember about making friends when you move:

Filed Under: Personal Development Tagged With: Community, Moving, New Friends, personal development

How to Reduce Your Expenses During Retirement

July 5, 2012 by Robby Oakes

You have worked hard for most of your adult life and the day has come that you will retire and enjoy the freedom of your golden years.

You might take up a hobby, volunteer, or just enjoy working in your garden and socializing with your friends.

If you have been planning ahead and contributing to your retirement fund, you will likely have a nest egg built up which will help you support yourself once you leave your job.

However, it is important to keep your expenses down when you are retired so that your spending won’t outgrow your savings.

If you can reduce your outgoing costs during your retirement years, you can stretch out your savings fund for longer and not have to worry about running out of money.

Here are a few ways that you can reduce your expenses during your retirement:

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: budgeting, Nest Egg, Retirement, Savings

Tips for the Best Fourth of July Picnic Ever

July 3, 2012 by Robby Oakes

The Fourth of July, otherwise known as Independence Day, is the federal holiday in the USA which celebrates the Declaration of Independence.

On July 4th, 1776 this was the document which declared America as independent from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Traditionally Independence Day is commemorates with fireworks, parades, carnivals, outdoor concerts, ceremonies and of course, family picnics.

If you are planning a picnic for this Independence Day, here are some tips for making it the best outdoor feast ever!

Filed Under: Holiday Tips Tagged With: 4th of July, Holiday, Independence Day, Picnic, Safety

What Your Dog Can Teach You About Being Healthy

July 1, 2012 by Robby Oakes

There is a lot that man’s best friend can teach you about leading a long and healthy life, namely in their enthusiasm for exercise and their loyalty to others.

Filed Under: Health and Wellness Tagged With: Dogs, Habits, Health, Pets

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