By Kevin M with Larry McMahon, Elevator Repair Specialist
If you have a knack for repairs and you’ve been thinking about a career change, you might want to look into elevator repair…seriously!
Every contraption known to man eventually needs repair or replacement, virtually guaranteeing there will always be work available for the repairmen of the world. But the best opportunities are in fixing the equipment we don’t commonly think about, maybe because not nearly as many people ever enter the fields.
For starters, a college degree is not required for elevator repair. I did a web search for “elevator repair schools” and “elevator repair programs” and came up with nothing each time. Per Larry, on the job training is the only way in, and with so few people aware of the field, the line at the door isn’t all that long.
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By Kevin M
Now might not be the best time to make a job or career change, but does that mean you have to sit where you’re at and just tough it out until better times come along and open up the doors of opportunity? Well, don’t go quitting your job, but there’s plenty you can (and should) do right now to get yourself prepared for the day when…
Start preparing yourself now for the place you want to be when the economy starts to creep back—many of the best opportunities will come as the elevator begins to rise, and pre-positioning yourself for that moment is something you don’t have to wait to start.
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STRATEGY #9 TO SURVIVE A DOWN ECONOMY
By Kevin M
In the best of times, borrowing seems to be a sensible way to get the things we want but can’t afford to purchase in full right now, but we’re sure we can tackle later with a predictably increasing income stream.
But when economic fortunes shift into low gear—as they are now—the same debt accumulated during better times can become a heavier burden, even one which is impossible to bear. Other than paying debt down and eventually off completely, there isn’t much we can do about the debt already accumulated. But the Great Recession should be a wake up call to all who might have come to view debt as a traveling companion in life.
In 10 Ways To Survive a Down Economy (published on Christianpf.com June 1) we listed ten strategies to help you deal with the bad economy. Our topic for today, Strategy #9:
”Envision a future without debt, and then pursue it.” Gradually pay down—then pay off—your debt. This includes your mortgage. It should go without saying that lowering your cost of living will be a crucial element in this effort as well. (Are you noticing a pattern?)”
Is that even possible any more?
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By Dave Kelly
Are you worried about how things are going? Persevere and Persist
Having financial problems? Persevere and Persist
Lost your job? Persevere and Persist
Things seem a little out of control? Persevere and Persist
Are you to the point where you have no idea what to do? Persevere and Persist
You will come through this. You will overcome the challenges you face. You only have to do one thing: Persevere and Persist
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By Kris at CreditCardCompare.com
It seems that in our professional lives, we’re constantly reaching for more and always looking for ways to push ourselves harder and increase output. Our seemingly insatiable need to force just a little more productivity from ourselves and from our employees can backfire though and leave us looking and feeling like tyrannical taskmasters. However, there are ways to stay productive that don’t always include longer hours, drooping eyelids, and angry employees. Whether you’re an entrepreneur with only yourself to keep on task or you have a staff to keep motivated and productive, these tips can help reduce expenses, increase profits, and keep your business operating effectively.
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STRATEGY #8 TO SURVIVE A DOWN ECONOMY
By Kevin M
A robust bank account has traditionally been considered to be a desirable asset to have, even a sign of prosperity. But in the past 20-30 years, with easy credit and almost predictable double digit returns in the stock market, conventional thinking came to view traditional savings as boring and unproductive. Being “fully invested” became the new mantra.
But given the current state of the economy, and of credit in particular, it’s a good bet that many people followed the new directive to their own detriment. Alas, credit lines can be shut down like a faucet, and stocks and mutual funds are really speculative investments and not true savings.
In 10 Ways To Survive a Down Economy (published on Christianpf.com June 1) we listed ten strategies to help you deal with the bad economy. Our topic for today, Strategy #8:
”Accumulate savings. Make it a lifetime activity. This is the best insurance you can have against sudden income disruptions. At the risk of being redundant, you will need to lower your cost of living in order to do this.”
Previous generations viewed savings as a necessary part of survival, almost as important as earning a living itself. But today is a new world, with new rules—or is it?
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Ten Common Sense Ways to Reduce Our Identity Footprint
By Kevin M
Identity theft seems to be all around us these days, and while we shouldn’t live our lives in fear, we can lower the chances of becoming a victim considerably with just some minor modifications in the way we manage our affairs.
Consider the following ten suggestions:
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