Working families often have little time and lots of housework. Private ads for house cleaning can generate a lot of interest if the prices are right. In my town, rates are around $70-100 per home. If you were able to schedule two or three homes to clean on one of your days off, it could bring in a lot of extra cash.
3. Investigate the Local Banking Options A big tip before moving overseas is to do some investigative work into what local banking options are going to be available in the country one plans to move. If planning to become an expat in a less-developed country, taking some time to look hard at how the banks…
3. You’ll be more responsible Living on your own for a few years as adult will teach you better self-discipline. When you first move on your own you realize you can whatever you want. Watching Netflix all day in your underwear while eating ice cream and chatting on Facebook is a real possibility. You can…
Once a month the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes a report on the state of unemployment in the United States. The major news organizations scan through the report highlights looking for “the unemployment rate” so that they can announce it to their loyal audiences. The number which the BLS promotes as “official” unemployment rate…
Those who haven’t been unemployed over the long-term may be shocked to find out the degree to which many of those who have been simply let themselves go.
Benefits and Services Another concern about immigration is the possible strain on social services and welfare. The nonpartisan Congress Budget Office put these concerns to rest: “Over the past two decades, most efforts to estimate the fiscal impact of immigration in the United States have concluded that, in aggregate and over the long term, tax…
4. Crystal Wine Glasses and Barware for the State Department While this one may pale in cost to some items on this list, it is easily the most ostentation display by government officials. The State Department spent $5 million dollars on crystal wine glasses and barware. The State Department claims it needs to be able…