Becoming a personal trainer has been more and more popular in recent years. Just take a look around you, there are probably several gyms located near your home, and they are usually filled with personal trainers and wannabe personal trainers. Here are different things that you should think about if you are interested in becoming a personal trainer. Are you interested in helping others? If you are not a people person, then I think it would be somewhat hard to become a personal trainer. You should have a passion to help others reach their fitness goals. All of the successful...
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What You Need To Know About a 401(k)
If you’ve just started a new job, then you may have been asked whether or not you want to participate in your new company’s 401(k) plan. Whatever your case may be, it is almost always a good idea to say yes to this. So, what is a 401(k)? 401(k) is a term that is taken from the United States tax code which allows employees to create tax-advantaged retirement accounts for themselves. Employers can also contribute and match 401(k) plans, and it is an awesome benefit offered by many companies. If your company offers a match, then you better be taking...
5 Ways To Have A Successful Phone Interview
Do you take phone interviews as seriously as you should? Many job hunters don’t, and I understand why it can be easy to not take them as seriously as an in-person interview. However, you should take them just as seriously, because they are your first step towards that position! You always want to be as prepared as you possibly can be, because you never know who else is trying to get that same position as you, and you don’t know how hard they’ve been preparing. Other related interview articles that you should read include: Job Searching Tips 21 Common Job...
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The Man’s Guide To Looking Fresh On A Budget
It’s 2014 guys, and if you’re seriously after a second glance from someone special it’s time to start looking after your appearance. Gone are the days where you can look like a grizzly bear and expect to hold down a job. The good news is that there is a solution. Personal grooming doesn’t have to be a chore and with products easily available, movie star good looks don’t have to be the things of those who are genetically gifted. Follow this simple guide to looking fresh on a budget and prepare to have heads turning for all the right reasons. Clothes...
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Three Principles We Can Learn From Young Entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs are an inspiration. To be so driven and focused at a time in your life when most of us are still finding our feet is impressive. It sends a powerful message to others that you are here to make an impact. It’s also smart. After all, the earlier you get started the more time you have to grow and develop your entrepreneurial instincts. Perseverance When things go wrong (and they will – it’s only reasonable to plan for the expected), young entrepreneurs don’t waste time beating themselves up over mistakes. This kind of thinking achieves nothing. You’ve probably...
What Are No Spend Days?
If you are a personal finance blogger are a personal finance blog reader, then I am sure you have heard of the term “no spend days.” Some don’t understand what this means, whereas others don’t think that they actually save you any money. Well, today we are here to talk all about no spend days. Sit back and enjoy this super exciting post 😛 So, what is a no spend day? A no spend day is where you make a promise to yourself to not spend money. Certain things like housing, utilities and other “needs” are already budgeted in and...
How To Save Money On Your Wedding Reception
Having a wedding is usually not very cheap. In fact, it’s probably one of the biggest expenses of your behind (usually behind buying a house and schooling). While the national average cost for a whole wedding is a little less than $30,000, I’m sure that if you are reading this blog that you probably want to spend way less than the average. Usually the wedding reception is the most expensive part of a wedding. Here are my tips to save as much money as you can. Skip the fancy meal. For me, I love having delicious BBQ at a wedding....
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The Top Five points to consider when choosing a broker
No two forex brokers are alike. As individual as your forex needs, so are the brokers. It is essential that you consider the following points before settling on a broker. Feel free to ask them as many questions as you want. If you aren’t satisfied with their answers don’t feel pressured into settling. Just like a second opinion for health matters, get as many opinions as you need before selecting your forex broker. Size matters You may be tempted into settling for a small institution, believing you’ll be rewarded with one-on-one, face-to-face care. Think again. Institutions with larger trade volume...
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Different Expenses When On A Vacation
If you are going on a vacation, then you are probably really excited. However, before you leave, you should always try to create a vacation budget. Wait, wait, wait, don’t run away yet! Vacations budgets don’t have to be a complete drag. They can help you figure out how much money you have to spend, what you can afford, and more. Accommodations. There are many different types of accommodations out there that you can use for your vacation. You can stay at a hotel, a motel, a hostel, a short-term rental, camp, stay in a cabin, sleep on a boat,...
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Things You Need When Going On A Trip
Vacations are a lot of fun. However, I won’t lie, sometimes going on a trip can be stressful in the beginning stages. It can be fun planning a vacation, but sometimes there are a ton of little things to plan and research before you go on your trip. Here are some of the things that you may want to do research on and know about: Identification. Some form of identification will be needed for your trip. You need to have a license (most likely), a passport if you are leaving your country, maybe a birth certificate, possibly a visa and...