The summer is quickly coming to an end, which means it’s time to get a head start on prepping your lawn for the winter. By doing proper lawn maintenance each year you will help keep your grass and plants healthy. Plus, you’ll avoid the extra costs associated with replacing any damage. “Easy, end-of-summer yard work…
In regards to sales, the auto industry is reporting big gains over 2012. With the economic recovery comes higher level of consumer confidence and more buyers that are ready to make the leap and purchase a new car. With the increase in auto sales comes the need to find the best car loan. This is…
This is Troy’s second post here at One Smart Dollar. Check out his first one here. It’s easy to make money in bull markets. All you have to do is buy, hold, and do nothing. That’s why in bull markets, every one makes money except the perennial bears. However, what if we want to increase…
Many people today are learning how to make money extra money online with websites. There are a lot of possible methods for doing this, and the appropriate ways for any website will depend on that site’s purpose, content, and traffic. No matter the website, though, you can try some of these methods to make some…
Life can sure be a interesting ride a lot of the time. Things don’t always go as you might have planned. You might remember a few months ago I told you a story about how I was hit by a car as I walked across the street, when I was living in Chicago. That was…
A budget is an essential step towards financial responsibility and stability but certain thing can seriously derail your plans if left unchecked. Here are five budget killers that you should avoid: Addictions Nothing puts a strain on your finances in the same way as an addiction. In most cases, when someone takes a financial misstep…
Anyone who has been in business for a long enough period of time likely knows all too well the struggles that come along with deadbeat clients. In business, time and money are everything, and a single client that causes problems can upset the entire flow of one’s production schedule. Sadly enough, however, unsavory clients have and always…