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Where Can You Find a Good Local Commercial Building Company?

In our discussion today about the modus operandi to use when seeking out a good, local commercial building company, we’ll hone in on Phoenix as our case study, simply because this part of the
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Jan, 21

The Importance of Teaching Financial Literacy to Children

You can teach your kids financial literacy even if you are not an expert. Basic foundational education in how money works will last a lifetime. Take the time to explain to them why it
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Oct, 5

A Guide On Transporting Large and Bulky Items

During a house move or office relocation, it is very common to have to transport large and bulky items. Some items like a grand piano and a heavy safe are not really designed to
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Oct, 2

Useful Tips for Aspiring Teachers

Understand the requirements in your state. Teaching requirements vary greatly. Some states require you to have a degree in the subject that you want to teach. Some states also require additional education and student
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Mar, 4

Factors that affect teaching results in a learning environment

We strive to attain knowledge in various ways. One of the major ways we learn is by going to school. Schools are designed in such a way that each student has a seat and
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Jan, 24

Why cleaning your reusable cotton bag is essential for your health

One of the main ways people are trying to help out the planet is through increasing their use of reusable bags and reducing the amount of plastic bags they go through with their weekly
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Nov, 28

How to Cut a Christmas Tree

Another year has flown by, and the holidays are upon us again. Time to pull all your old decorations out of storage and start hanging up lights and garlands. It’s also time to start
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Nov, 22

Using Apps to Get the Most Out of Your Bible Study

For years my only real study of the Bible was going to church on Sundays, sitting down in the pew, listening to the half-hour sermon, and calling it a day. Recently, I’ve been wanting
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Nov, 13

Turn Back-To-School Essentials into an Important Lesson in Financial Literacy

With today’s children growing up in a generation where there are more complex financial product available than ever before, it’s perhaps not surprising that we’re commonly warned that levels of financial literacy are  slipping. While the young struggle to get a grasp of even basic financial matters, their parents are being bombarded by economic factors such as stagnant wages, rising inflation and high levels of household debt that are causing many to struggle financially. One of the biggest financial headaches of the year for many parents is the cost of back-to-school essentials such as school uniform, PE equipment, music equipment, stationery, books and much more. However, rather than simply pulling out your wallet to pay for those items, this could be an excellent opportunity to teach your child a financial lesson and reduce the cost of going back to school. 1. Make a list – One of the first steps in making any back-to-school budget is to think about what your child will need for school and work with them to create an itemised list. Asking them to help you make that list and sticking to your guns about what you intend to spend will teach them that sacrifices need to be made. If they do want additional items then they should contribute themselves.​ 2. Needs vs. Wants – This is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the difference between what they need and items they want. Notebooks, pens and a uniform are certainly needs, but brand name school shoes or stylish backpacks are wants. Again, if they want a more expensive alternative then their pocket money can be used to bridge the gap.​ 3. Comparing prices – Back-to-school shopping is an excellent way to teach your child the value of price comparisons. You should check the prices at the major office supply stores, supermarkets and online to show them that research is the only way to make sure you don’t pay over the odds. You can also use this opportunity to teach them about quality and how this can differ with price.​ 4. Let your child handle the money – When it comes to making the purchase, let your child handle the money at the checkout or explain why you’re paying on card. This will also allow you to teach them the importance of keeping the receipt and asking about the returns policy before you buy.​ 5. The importance of timing – One important lesson for children to learn is the impact of seasonality on price and how this can lead to significant changes throughout the year. The price of these items will always be higher in the weeks and days leading up to the start of the school term. However, shopping around for back-to-school items earlier in the year when the demand is less will help you secure the best price. 6. Learn about the four pillars – There are plenty of free online resources that help teach financial literacy and we particularly recommend Wonga’s ‘four pillars’ post to get quickly grab the fundamentals of debt, saving, budgeting and investing.
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Aug, 19

Proof That Teachers Are Only Human Too

Okay, so by no means will this be an exhaustive list of examples which typically prove that teachers are only human too, but I reckon it’ll give everyone a good idea. I suppose in
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Oct, 4