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The value of real estate is constantly on the rise in many areas, and with it, rents are surging up too. These are some of the factors that make buying a home seem more attractive than ever. In addition to owning a home, there are some extra tax deductions, unlike renting, which are bonuses that wouldn’t hurt, since tax savings mitigate the cost of ownership. However, buying or selling a home is a big commitment with a process that can be both complicated and a big headache. Although the market is on the rise, mortgage rates still keep fluctuating, making aspiring homeowners a little bit hesitant. Finding a new home can be a tough hurdle that requires a lot of know-how and experience, especially for first time buyers or sellers. This is why you need to do a lot of research and consultation before deciding what kind of home you need. I recently purchased a home, and it was quite an ordeal. Here are some of the websites my partner and I went through in researching and comparing for

WhatsApp, over the years, has grown to be by far the world’s leading mobile messaging app . Today, it boasts well over 1 billion users with new, distinct, and innovative features popping up almost every six months. I think it’s safe to say that no one will be knocking WhatsApp off its throne anytime soon. Even with the fact that most low end Windows Phones and BlackBerries no longer support WhatsApp (you know, because WhatsApp is so good, its developers can afford to be proud and picky), the user base doesn’t seem to be affected one bit, giving the app further credibility and overall appeal. WhatsApp has numerous uses; the ubiquitous messaging, voice calls, and the recently added video calls. However, there are some hidden things that the app is capable of performing; uses that aren’t known to just everyone. Most times, upon getting to know these WhatsApp tricks , people marvel (as if they just discovered fire or something), while other times, the hidden uses seem useless. Neverthele

Nowadays you need to hire a professional photographer for specific events like weddings, a child’s birthday, fashion photography, sports photography, street photography, and concerts. Due to images, you can remember your past events in the future, and your photographer is responsible for creating these memories. If you start an online business, then you need to hire the best photographer so that you can easily show your products with images. If an image’s quality is better, then your clients may be impressed easily, so it is important to hire the right photographer. Here are five different ways to identify the right professional photographer for your event. 1. Do initial interviews Before hiring the best photographer you should ask the photographer different questions so that you learn their abilities, and determine how you can take advantage of their abilities. It’s important to know their experience, because your business depends on the photographer’ results, so you should ask p

I think it’s quite safe to say that 2016 wasn’t the best year ever. For many, it was strange and frightening. For others, it was even worse than that. Our immediate future doesn’t look all that great based on what we saw this year, but there are some places on earth where happiness reigns. 2017 could be the perfect time for a trip to one or more of the happiest countries on earth. Who knows, perhaps by paying them a visit, we’ll all feel a bit happier again. 1. Finland We can see a familiar pattern start to form when it comes to the world’s happiest countries. Three of the top five countries are located in Scandinavia, which should probably tell us that they are really doing something right. Finland is renowned for its excellent education system, low levels of corruption, very high literacy rates, and a relatively small income gap from top to bottom. Factor in a long life expectancy and a great work-life balance and it’s not difficult to see why Finland is one of the happiest co

Here are 5 different techniques you can employ to monetize your physique, using real-life examples. 1. Become A Model Although the modeling industry is dominated by women, there is still a thriving niche for men with the ‘right physique.’ In this niche, your job responsibility would be modelling clothing items, jewelry and other commercial goods for public consumption. The first step to take is setting up a profile on a modeling and/or body-building platform that outsources body builders to companies who require such services. (Bodybuilders.com is a good place to start.) As your profile increases, your ability to earn increases as well. 2. Compete In Bodybuilding Contests Body building contests are a great way for you to put your name out there in order to garner some publicity, which in turn will boost your earning potential. A good example is the Arnold Schwarzenegger’s rise to fame, from a simple body builder to competing in and wining both the Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia tr

The United States currently has the largest number of freelancers in the world, with almost 30% of its workforce engaged in some form of freelance work. The population of US-based freelancers grew slightly, rising 2% from 54 million in 2015 to reach 55 million in 2016. Their earnings, on the other hand, rose by 35% to reach US$ 1 trillion in 2016, compared to the US$ 715 billion they earned in 2015. These trends indicate that skilled freelancers are earning more with each passing year without large changes in their numbers. But how long will this rise in income last? The population of freelancers, gig artists and digital nomads is set to increase exponentially over the next two decades and is expected to attain the incredible figure of 1 billion by 2035 . That means increased competition is on the way from low-income countries like India, Bangladesh, and China, whose populations of freelancers are set to explode. Freelancing, which was once the preserve of the white middle class in

What you think, you become. Your thoughts create your reality. What you believe, you will achieve. We have all heard of these famous quotes at some point in our lives, and some of us may be aware of the “Law of Attraction.” I for one am a firm believer. Even though we may be aware of these ideas, life can get tough and things can happen outside of our control. It can be hard to always stay positive, especially during the rough times. Not long ago, something happened to me that was actually a blessing in disguise. It was the universe giving me a slap in the face, telling me to snap out of it and get my life together. As small as it may seem to some, this experience was actually quite significant to me, and I wanted to share the story. Manifestation It was 7 am, and I was walking back to my apartment after an intense gym session. I felt great after my workout, but I was dreading having to go to work. I really didn’t want to go. There were so many other things I would rather be doing