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Rent vs. Buy: What’s the Right Decision for You?

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Surveys show that most Americans want to own a home. For example, 84% of respondents in a 2020 survey from personal finance site NerdWallet said buying a home is a priority. All our surveys show that most people want to own a home. Whether you are a homeowner or renter, chances are you’d like to become a homeowner someday.

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Remote Work Has Led To A 15.1% Increase In Housing Prices

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growth in housing prices between 2019 and November 2021 according to a new paper released by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). . Just 30% of Americans think it is a good time to purchase a house at the moment according to a Gallup poll, the lowest level seen since the organization began surveying this question in 1978. .

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How Quitting Instagram Saved Me Money

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What I didn’t realize until my Instagram hiatus was how much my screen was influencing my purchases. What is missing when we make purchases based on what we think we should have (according to social media) is the chance to slow down and actually consider if we actually want these things or if they will benefit our lives in any way, she says.

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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Since 2007 the American Psychological Association has conducted an annual survey called “ Stress in America.” The survey, released in October 2021, reported that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impede decision-making ability, which includes financial decisions. Many purchases are wants, not needs. You deserve it!

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11 Things Organized and Productive People Do Every Day

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We fear that slowing down and organizing will kill our productivity, but the facts suggest otherwise: The average office employee spends “at least two hours a day—or 25% of their workweek—looking for the documents, information or people they need to do their jobs,” according to Glean ’s 2022 Hybrid Workplace Habits & Hangups survey. “54%

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The Best Client Retention Strategies to Use Now

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Depending upon your business style and structure, follow-ups may involve a personal visit, phone call, email, text or an online survey. Even a single survey question can help you learn if your clients’ needs are satisfactorily met. I recently experienced this with a camera purchase. I was both happy and let down.

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Will Inflation Impact Pay Raises?

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In many cases, workers will be unable to purchase basic necessities without an increase in wages. . According to a survey of 5000 U.S. Inflation began to rise in April 2021, which was around the time the Great Resignation became recognized as a phenomenon in the media. Inflation and wages .

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