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5 Useful Paypal Safety Tips

by Carolyn

Today, many consumers use Paypal for everything from purchasing eBay items to managing small business transactions. However, you may not realize that Paypal was created just ten years ago (in the year 2000), as a result of a merger between X.com and Confinity. In October of 2002, Paypal was purchased by eBay for $1.5 billion dollars. In 2009, Paypal’s total payment volume was around $71 billion dollars, up 19% from 2008. In total, there are around 185 million Paypal accounts…

9 Tips for Job Hunting in a Tough Economy

by Carolyn

By the estimation of many economists, the United States is currently experiencing a recession. The financial situation has affected all citizens, regardless of income level or area of specialization. In a tough economy, finding a job can be extremely difficult, especially since the employment sector is flooded with overqualified individuals. Here are some useful tips to help you find lasting employment in today’s economy. 1. Check Your Facebook Profile. Since social networks such as facebook, twitter and myspace are so…

Budget Home Security Tip: Meet Your Neighbors

by Carolyn

Effectively protecting your home against unwanted intruders can involve installing alarm systems, motion detectors, a monitored security system and other types of high-tech sensors. However, many people underestimate how valuable it can be to get to know your neighbors. Becoming acquainted with them has many benefits, some of which can actually help protect your home’s security. Why Should I Meet My Neighbors? Getting to know your neighbors allows you to adjust to living in a community, and gives you a…

Protecting your Finances: Food Frugality Tips

by Carolyn

Everyone is searching for ways to cut back on their expenses. Making changes to your lifestyle can be very difficult, especially when it disrupts your daily routine. However, by cutting back on specific expenses, you can help free up more of your finances for other purposes. Here are some quick frugality tips of how you can begin protecting your finances by cutting back on your grocery bill. Food Frugality Tip 1: Dining In You may not realize how much extra…

6 Low-Cost Home Security Tips

by Carolyn

If you’re limited in financial resources, the cost of a monitored home security system may not be within your budget. Although having a monitored home security system is one of the best ways to protect your home, there are other home security tips you can use to make your home more secure. These low-cost methods rely a lot on your own common sense, as well as your ability to be creative. 1. Turn on the Lights. It’s a statistical fact…

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5 Useful Paypal Safety Tips

9 Tips for Job Hunting in a Tough Economy

Budget Home Security Tip: Meet Your Neighbors

Protecting your Finances: Food Frugality Tips

6 Low-Cost Home Security Tips

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