Steps 6 through 10

How to Setup and Work BLOC

firsttabstep6: bank equity program

Lower Monthly Bills

You can build more discretionary income by lowering your current bills. Use our tips below for suggestions:

(links to our money management center at SayEducate.com)

Lower Your Monthly Housing Costs
mortgage refinancing - rent - taxes - utilities - home repairs, cooling
Lower Your Transportation Costs
auto loan refinancing - auto insurance - fuel costs - repairs - transportation use
Lower Your Family Care Costs
insurance needs - medical visits - vet expenses - medications - care facilities
Lower Your Family Living Costs
food shopping - general groceries - clothing costs - baby care / feeding costs
Lower Your Recreation - Entertainment Costs
cutting recreation costs - dining in - personal movie house - vacation costs
Manage Your Debt Obligations
credit card payments - student loans - personal loans - charitable donations
Manage and Grow Your Income
career plans - back to school plans - small business opportunities
Setting Up a Savings Plan
personal savings - college savings - saving for a home - retirement savings

 

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2nd tabstep7: increase your income

Increase Income by Building Up Your Career

Building your career is one of the surest ways to increase income.

Finding the right-paying career that fits your life-style may require a change of jobs, further education, and most importantly, networking with individuals in the field.

Important Note:
don't assume that high-paying careers will bring you a better life style. Some career opportunities that pay well may not fit your overall career satisfaction.

It is important that you complete a personal assessment to assess your career appitude.

Getting yourself in the right career is more important than pursuing a career solely based on income and advancement.

As you know, the demand for certain careers change over time. Finding a career that matches your skills set will require an economic assessment, company search, resume preparation, interview, and career networking.

 

Increase Income by Furthering Your Education

Higher education means higher salaries and benefits. Additionally, continued developmen in technology and skills means more marketable career opportunities that translate into higher salaries and benefits.

Whether you are a high school student going to college the first time, the graduate looking for a professional degree, or a career professional that needs to enhance their skills, there are varied education opportunties for:

everything you need to plan college - grad school - continuing education
  view our affiliated site at offtocollege.com

 

Increase Income By Buying a Small Business

There are approximately 1-in-5 small businesses that change ownership each year.

Many of these businesses are profitable and ready for new expansion ideas. With a percentage down investment, you can find yourself owning and managing an income opportunity.

Your challenge is finding the right business opportunity that fits your needs and financial objectives. Your best search is contacting a business broker who is a member of the nation's largest Business Brokerage Network.

You will find valuable information about the business buying process and a list of business management topics
  view our affiliated site at cfone.com

 

Increase Income by Starting a Home Business

Why start a home business? Job security is one reason. According to the American Banking Association,

"The large majority of American are 3 to 4 months away from bankruptcy. Many are 30 days away."

Question for you: if you lost your job, what source of income would you turn to?

find what you need to setup your home business
  view our photo remodeling center for home office setup

 

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step8: bank equity program

Making Smart Decisions

Certain events in your life will require smart thinking. We have guides that can help you make smart decisions related to going to college, making home improvements, managing debts, and more:

Home Buying - Selling Center
Home Building Center
Money Management Tips Discount Travel Center
College Planning Center College Campus News
Auto Center Home Relocation Center
Debt Management Center Starting a Business

 

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5th tabstep9: bank equity program

Build a Better You

Achieving Success

Now that you are on the road to payoff your debts and become more financially independent,
start building a stronger you:

  • plan for success
  • discipline for success
  • execute success
Complete guide on discipline and character building. Has illustrations on the building blocks of success.
  view building success module

 

 

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