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Scott Bates

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How To Find Jobs and Side Hustles That Pay Cash Under The Table

January 16, 2023June 25, 2021 by Scott Bates
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Getting paid under the table is typically a side gig or job you do that pays you in cash. It can be pretty beneficial for a number of personal reasons, and it’s much more common than you think. In fact, according to an NPR article I found, the amount of money … Read more

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How To Get a Mortgage Underwriter To Approve You [Using a Checklist]

January 16, 2023May 17, 2021 by Scott Bates
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Let’s review the most common items that an underwriter might want to verify (at the last minute) during the process of closing on your new mortgage. As of this writing, I’ve signed for a new mortgage loan (or home equity line of credit) at least 25 different times in the … Read more

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eBay Sellers: Be Careful Re-Selling Electronics!

January 16, 2023March 23, 2021 by Scott Bates
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If you’re an eBay seller who sells any kind of electronic items you need to proceed with caution. There’s a high risk of scams and fraud associated with selling iPhones, Smartphones, and other miscellaneous electronic gadgets. We all know that eBay has a pretty generous buyer satisfaction and return policy. … Read more

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These Top YouTube Resellers Show You How-To Start Selling on eBay

January 16, 2023January 27, 2021 by Scott Bates
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Selling on eBay to work from home or build-up a steady side hustle for a second income is not an easy task. But, with the right knowledge and determination, it’s entirely possible. For me, eBay has always been a side hustle because I enjoy collecting vintage items like video games, … Read more

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How To Fairly Split The Bills With Your Roommates

January 16, 2023October 6, 2020 by Scott Bates
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If you’re like me, you like to be organized, and when I used to try and collect money from my old roommates, it was a real mess if I was not tracking it. If you only have one roommate, it will be easy, and you may not even need to … Read more

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5 Secrets For Timing The Real Estate Market [When I Decide To Buy Or Sell]

January 16, 2023October 29, 2019 by Scott Bates
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Timing any local real estate market is pure speculation most of the time. But there are some trends you can look for to help decide when it’s the best time to buy or sell a home (or rental property). With experience and some basic trends, you can get better at … Read more

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The Best Wall Street and Finance Movies From The Last 40 Years!

January 16, 2023October 1, 2019 by Scott Bates
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Watching movies about wall street and finance are an excellent way to learn about the history of how money, investments, and various scandals have impacted the different economies around the world. Primarily, in the United States of America. The first finance movie I ever watched was in my 12th-grade Economics … Read more

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How To Sell Your Home Using Craigslist [save thousands in realtor fees]

January 16, 2023August 20, 2019 by Scott Bates
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Knowing how to list your home on Craigslist is a huge advantage for saving money. I’ve sold every property I’ve ever owned on Craigslist and ended up saving thousands of dollars in realtor commission fees by using a discounted realtor to write-up the contract for me. The best part about … Read more

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How I Got A 700 Credit Score By Age 21

January 16, 2023August 13, 2019 by Scott Bates
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When I first turned 18, applying for new credit was tough. My credit score was barely a 600 and no one (and I MEAN NO ONE) would give me an approval for my first credit card. I even tried getting a new car loan to buy a cheap Honda Civic DX; … Read more

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Parents, Help Your Kids Learn About Money; They’ll Thank You For It!

January 16, 2023May 27, 2019 by Scott Bates
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Parents! I can’t emphasize enough about how important it is to teach your kids about money. Especially, by the age of 14 and they’re teenagers becoming young adults. These days it seems like there’s little to no financial education in the traditional school system. This is setting up young adults … Read more

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