Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue
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Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue is a Midwest-based author known for her captivating lesbian romance novels, compelling mysteries, and heart-pounding thrillers. To find out more, visit: http://www.nicolehigginbothamhogue.com
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Lower Expense, Higher Revenue
Another way to assist your income versus expenses ratio is to protect the cash that you have. This means a multitude of things. Do your research. Don’t get involved with businesses that aren’t legitimate. If you have a question regarding a business, try checking the Better Business Bureau to see what they say about that business. Also, do your best to avoid scams. They say if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue6 days ago in Journal
Discount and Earn
You might feel like you are always going to the store and spending money on necessities for your family. If this is the case, you might consider discount stores and clearance areas. Instead of going to mainstream stores for everything that you need, see if there is a store that might have the item that you want in a generic brand or for a lower price.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue6 days ago in Journal
Organizing Time
If time is money, then it seems pretty important to save time, right? So, the next thing that can help save you money is your organizational skills. Now, this might not seem like it makes a lot of sense. What does organization have to do with money? Well, if you already have the things that you need to get your day going ready, you don’t have to spend the time getting them together, and all of that time that you save at the end of the day adds up. This allows you to get more done, and it might give you more time to do the things that you want. So, in a way, being organized can save you money.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue6 days ago in Journal
Time and Money
A lot of people complain that they don’t have a lot of time to take on extra tasks. However, what if the tasks that you were taking on actually saved you both time and money? Think about this. If you educate yourself on how to be more self-sufficient then you don’t have to hire someone to perform a service for you. You might not even have to shop at a store for a product that you need for your household. So, being more self-sufficient can save you money.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue6 days ago in Journal
Honey, It's Time We Save the Bees
As you are looking outside at the flowers and trees, you might see a bee buzzing by, but did you know these common creatures are endangered? According to Greenpeace, “the number of bee colonies per hectare has declined by 90 percent since 1962” (Greenpeace, 2021). This is alarming as bees are responsible for doing so many things to keep our environment running efficiently. Ironically, we common overlook them like they are any other bug. We forget to appreciate all of the things bees do for us, and we fail to see the beauty that they bring into the world.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue6 days ago in Earth
When the Money is Going, Going, Gone
Paying for a vehicle is another expense that might be on your bill list. There are several costs that can go along with having a vehicle from the vehicle payment itself to the insurance to make sure that it is legal to drive. So, the first thing that you might want to consider if you don’t have a vehicle yet and are planning to buy one is whether you really need one.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue6 days ago in Journal
Bills and Thrills
Now, we discussed ways to get extra money to pay for the bills that you have, but we haven’t discussed how to minimize those bills, and one of the most common bills that people worry about is their rent or mortgage. So, what can you do to tame this large bill? Is there any way to cut costs?
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue7 days ago in Journal
Sing Me a Sale!
Most people have to go to the store every so often to get the things that they need, but not everyone looks at sales or coupons. However, by spending the extra time to look at these two things, you might find that you can save a lot on your shopping trip. Certain stores will put various products on sale on an interval. For instance, you might notice that the drug store that you like to go to has your deodorant and laundry detergent on sale during the second week of the month. Then, you might notice that the same store has a sale on toilet paper during the third week of the month.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue7 days ago in Journal
Curbing Costs
They say that money makes the world go around, but for a lot of us that isn’t true. However, money is needed to get a lot of the goods and services that people need to survive. So, how do you do that without compromising your life experience? Is there a way to cut costs, or even save a little pocket change, so you can go on that big adventure that you and your partner planned? Yes, there is. This book will show you a few ways that you can curb costs while still getting the things that you need so you can get some of the things that you want.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue7 days ago in Trader
Let's Turn Crappy into Happy
Sometimes, when you are in a rut, doing something nice for someone else can help. It may sound funny, and you might ask yourself how helping someone else out helps you. Nevertheless, it does. You can start small. You can help a friend reorganize his or her garage. You can volunteer in the community. You could even find things in your house that you no longer need and donate them. It doesn't have to be something showy or large. It just needs to help other people.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue7 days ago in Psyche
Why is it so hard to say thank-you?
People do nice things for each other all of the time, but sometimes, the recipients of these good deeds fail to say thank-you or express any gratitude whatsoever. It is almost as if the act was expected instead of appreciated. Unfortunately, this happens a lot, and though the person that did the nice thing might not say anything when greeted with the lack of appreciation, he or she may begin to feel used or as if the other person doesn’t really respect him or her.
By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue7 days ago in Motivation
