Planting Dollars

What’s the Best Way to Invest $1,000?

by Ryan

So you’ve saved up a grand and want to start making it grow. Is there a best way to invest your $1,000? There are several options, but most depend on how long you want to invest for, and the amount of risk you’re willing to take on. With minimal risk, comes minimal returns, so the [...]

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Early Retirement

by Ryan

It’s a dream for many, but for others it’s a living reality. Tips and Advice on Retiring Early How to retire early Why should you consider retiring early? How far away are you from your early retirement? The mentality of folks who retire early Early retirement planning advice Early retirement incentives What age is early [...]

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Retirement

by Ryan

Welcome to the Retirement section of Planting Dollars, there is a lot to cover so I’ve broken this down into several subcategories: Early Retirement - Ever dream of leaving the workforce to spend more time on things you enjoy without the hassle of the boss breathing down your neck? This is the section that shows [...]

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Helping Your Business Grow Without the Overhead

by Ryan

Most businesses these days simply don’t have the luxury of throwing money at a problem in order to resolve it. Scrutinizing how you spend your budget therefore isn’t only necessary, but can be a driving force behind creativity and innovation as more and more businesses discover that flexibility and intelligent deployment of resources can be [...]

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Think long term and try to pay off your mortgage early

by Ryan

Think long term and try to pay off your mortgage early Being a homeowner has many benefits, but being wed to debt isn’t one of them. Paying the minimum balance on your mortgage will keep you in debt for the majority of your life, as traditional mortgages are 25-year or 30-year commitments. Start thinking seriously [...]

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Some Ideas for Bringing in Extra Money

by Ryan

These days it seems like everyone is trying to find creative ways of bringing in extra cash. Some people are starting small side businesses in the hopes of providing for their family more adequately, while others are taking out loans against their homes or cars. Things are really tough out there right now, and anyone [...]

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How to Save Money by Reusing Rusty Tools

by Ryan

Eventually all tools that are exposed to any considerable level of moisture will begin to fall victim to rust. After a certain point the rust buildup becomes severe enough to limit or completely hinder the functionality of the hardware, at which time you have two options – buy replacements, or find a way to save [...]

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Time to Pull Out the Old Treasure Chest

by Ryan

Time to Pull Out the Old Treasure Chest It is amazing the sheer number of people who, not only ignore the fact they have gold jewelry sitting in boxes on their shelves, but also that they are unaware of how much the value of gold increases when the economical climate is poor. Statistics show that [...]

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Save Money By Reusing Your Tradeshow Swag

by Ryan

Handing out useful novelty items at a tradeshow is a great way to spread awareness about your company’s brand and create a lasting impression. If you are a small business owner who regularly attends exhibitions and conventions in an effort to network with industry partners and potential customers, you could save money by reusing your [...]

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How to Stick to Your Budget Like Glue

by Ryan

Although creating a budget is fairly easy, much like creating goals, it’s much harder to stick to your budget in the weeks, months, and even years that follow. Although it is a challenge there are some ways that you can increase your chances of sticking to your budget which include: 1. Write it Down Anyone [...]