March 2016 - Page 2 of 3 - The Outlier Model

Money-Saving Tips for St. Patrick’s Day

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Chonce Maddox / March 11th, 2016 / No Comments

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th this year. It’s a very popular holiday acknowledged by many people with and without Irish descent. Like most holidays, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day can easy become expensive especially if you’re taking part in the popular tradition of involving alcohol with the celebration. With Easter just ten days after, both holidays can easily sneak up on...

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5 Benefits of Renting over Buying

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Chonce Maddox / March 9th, 2016 / No Comments

Deciding if you want to buy a home or just settle on renting can be one of the biggest decisions you have to make. The situation can also rely heavily on your finances. Both living options have their own benefits and setbacks. The heavily publicized American dream is to own a house and live happy and balanced life, but that can be a problem if you don’t have the money for such a big investment. More...

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5 Dumb Ways to Spend your Tax Refund

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Chonce Maddox / March 7th, 2016 / No Comments

Tax refunds can arrive at a convenient time. Some people feel a financial strain right after the holidays. By March and April, some extra money can really help your financial situation. A tax refund can help you jumpstart your savings for the year or pay off some debt or other bills. However, there are quite a few dumb things people use their tax refunds on that won’t help their financial situation...

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Steps to Take After Losing your Job

Chonce Maddox / March 3rd, 2016 / No Comments

Being let go at a job can be tough on anyone, especially someone with a family to support. Most jobs are not stable no matter how secure they seem. Your employer can lay off employees for various reasons at any time. Some families rely on two incomes to meet all their needs and save diligently for unexpected expenses. If you did lose your job, you have to act fast and find out ways to start earning...

Posted in: Career and Work Tagged with: getting laid off, increasing your income, losing a job, side hustle, unemployment