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STOP TRYING TO MAKE MONEY: It’s Keeping You Broke

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 By:  Ivan Cavric You Cannot Make Money Let me tell you something that'll save you a great deal of grief and possibly a prison sentence: you cannot make money. It isn't within your power, it never has been, and unless you happen to run a national mint, it never will be. I know that sounds like a strange thing to say, because everywhere you look somebody is selling you the opposite. Make money from home, make money in your sleep, make money with this one weird trick. Open any app, walk into any bookstore, sit next to any stranger on a train, and sooner or later the conversation turns to it, because people are forever looking for ways to make money, asking for ways, scrolling and hoping for ways. It's the great preoccupation of the age, and nearly all of them have the verb wrong. The Counterfeiter's Confession Here's the plain fact of the matter: the only entity permitted to make money is a government. A government prints the bills, mints the coins, and decide...

The Art of Doubling Your Money

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 By:  Ivan Cavric  When it comes financial advice, few statements cut through the noise quite like Will Roger's wry observation: "The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket." While it may elicit a chuckle, this seemingly flippant remark contains a kernel of truth that echoes the no-nonsense approach to personal finance. Let's unpack this quip, shall we? Using healthy skepticism about the trappings of consumerism and the pursuit of wealth. It is easy to surmise that, "The problem with money is that too many people spend their lives chasing it, only to realize they never really had it in the first place." And therein lies the crux of statement – it's a playful jab at our obsession with wealth accumulation and the often futile pursuit of financial gain. Take a hard look at our spending habits and prioritize financial responsibility over frivolous consumption. If you want to double your money, start by cutting ...

Checklist Before Starting A Home Based Business

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By:  Ivan Cavric When you are looking for a home business opportunity, it is important to make sure that you are aware of all that you will be required to bring to the equation. This can help save you a lot of confusion and money by avoiding opportunities that require too much from you to get started. Here is a checklist of thing that you should consider before selecting a home business opportunity. Do you need to get a license to run the business? Many states require that businesses get a license before they are allowed to open. This includes home businesses in many locations. Check with your local government agencies to see what you will need to have in place to start your own home business. Do you need a zoning permit? If you have a home business opportunity that requires doing actual business with the public, you are going to need to make sure that you will not be in violation of any zoning laws. Most cities have very strict residential zoning requirements and it is not hard t...