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5 Things To Consider Before Building Your New Home

Building your own home is an exciting endeavor and it will require a great deal of planning and wise decision-making before you can get started, which is why companies such as McArthur Homes, for example, are needed to help during this time. Below are some things you will want to consider before going ahead with your big project.

  • How much house do you need?

Being that this is a blog geared towards making wise financial decisions, the very first thing that comes to mind when thinking about building a home is considering what size of home is actually needed.  These days it seems that everyone wants to have this gigantic home – but do you really need it?  And do you really want to clean it, or can you afford a housekeeper?  Whether you are considering new construction homes, or older homes, consider the following before you make your purchase.

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Do Not Let Extreme Weather Leave You Financially Destroyed

Suffering a major financial blow is never easy. If it hits your business, it can affect your reputation and also the well being of your employees. If it hits your home, it can put a strain on personal relationships and can also lead to huge amounts of stress. Generally speaking, most of us are prepared for whatever life has to throw at us in terms of our finances. For example, if we know we have a potentially sizable tax bill just around the corner, we cut back on our spending the month before. Even if it’s larger than we expected, it’s no matter – we just get over it, and pretty soon everything’s alright again. But there are some circumstances it is very difficult to prepare for, and one of those is what to do when your home or business is at the mercy of extreme weather. Both can suffer on a scale that varies from being a minor inconvenience to you, right up to devastating consequences. Here are a few ways you can take action to stop the weather costing you a fortune.

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Tips For Selling Your Home

Selling your home is a costly business. From solicitors costs to realtor charges, it can leave you with little money by the end of your sale. However, it doesn’t have to end up costing the earth if you are clued up about the costs in the first place. That way, you will get no hidden surprises that will end up leaving you in debt. Therefore, here are some tips every homeowner needs so that you don’t end up in financial woe when you sell up.

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4 Things You Should Know About Bitcoins

While the financial world is anything but predictable, few innovations hail such a change as bitcoins. Only entering public consciousness in 2008, the bitcoin is a relatively recent discovery, and as such, its full impact on the way we think about currency is yet to develop.

As with any major shift, many are keen to capitalize on the opportunities this new form of digital currency could offer. But before this can happen, there are 4 things you should know about bitcoins.

Who Invented the Bitcoin?

The identity of the bitcoin’s inventor is still a matter of some interest. The shadowy figure named Satoshi Nakamoto has never appeared or been photographed by the press, and was claimed, in 2016, to be an alias for Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright. Initially convincing, Wright’s story eventually crumbled under scrutiny, and while he maintains his claim, the larger bitcoin community has deduced his proof inadequate.

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