I have been a hobby blogger since 2010 and have never really made any money from it. In the last 12 months I have been increasing my side hustle from online selling and want to try and do more. It started last March when Claire started her new job. Since the changes in her health she took a job which was (meant to be) less stressful which meant a reduction…
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3 Tips for Guarding Yourself Against Future Chaos
Image via Pixabay It’s just one of those uncomfortable facts of life, that we all face misfortune from time to time. While things may seem great, and carefree, in any given moment, there is always the risk that our cars will break down unexpectedly, will get hit by a bill or expense we forgot about, or that something more serious will happen to throw us off track. It can be…
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The Perks Of Building Your Own Home
Image When it comes to many of our dreams as we grow older, a lot of us want to be able to have our dream home to raise our family and enjoy our life in. Most people usually look to buy a home which is already on the market and although you can find some great properties this way, there always seems to be one thing or another which we…
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Steps that will Help you to Improve your Financial Stability
Financial stability is all about feeling comfortable and confident in your own financial situation. You don’t need to worry about paying any bills because you know that you are going to have the money put to one side. You may have also saved for any future goals that you have as well. Financial stability isn’t really about being rich, it is actually about your mindset a lot of the time….
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10 Unique Ways To Make Money
In a world that’s driven by money, there are plenty of ways that us mere mortals can make a little extra cash when needed. Here are ten unique ways to make money right now. Sell Your Photos Fancy yourself a bit of a photographer? Well, you can now make money from your snaps, with stock sites like Shutterstock and Adobe, who are always looking to buy photos. It doesn’t matter…
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Advice For Young Adults On Protecting Your Finances
Picture Source Life as a young adult is tough. There are so many new responsibilities with which you have to become acquainted. Most importantly, you have to start thinking about money. Maybe you did a paper round or another part-time job as a teenager, but you probably didn’t have to make big financial decisions. You probably didn’t have to think about mortgage repayments, utility bills, debt, and other costs that…
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The Price Is Right: Everything You Need To Know About Pricing Your Property
When selling a property, there is no denying that getting the price right is one of the most critical aspects. A lot of people assume that lowering the asking price is the best way to secure a quick sale but this is not always the case. Below, we will reveal everything you need to know about pricing your property. https://pixabay.com/en/key-house-house-keys-home-estate-2114455/ Price is not the problem Price matters, of course,…
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Friendly Money Advice To Give To New Graduates
Graduating is liberating in many ways. Finally after years of studying and taking exams, you’re free from the classroom or lecture hall and can do whatever it is you want in life. You will finally get the taste of true freedom where no one asks anything from you and you can be your own person. This also means you don’t have anyone to hold your hand financially. Speaking of money,…
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Update: The past 12 months – Where have I been?
If you’re reading this, thank you. I don’t know if I need to explain but I feel like I have to. I’ve not been around for around 12 months, away from the blog, YouTube, Social media and I feel quite liberated having given myself a break. I have had Leah XL as a blog (in various guises) since 2010 and have enjoyed the process of either reviewing something and giving my…
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Top 5 budget tips for your household
This year I am taking my blog in a new direction, still beauty, but I want to include the new interest, saving money including creating a budget, making money and general tips. We are now, as a household, trying to give ourselves the opportunity to save for things we want to do, stay debt free and potentially pay our mortgage off early, without actually losing out on the stuff we…
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