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Do you have a great idea or business concept in mind, but don’t know where to begin? The CGS Team is sharing a few tips to help you turn your idea into a full-on business! It might be a little risky, but the rewards can far succeed the risk, if you’re really in it! Confidence […]
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The April 15th tax filing deadline is quickly approaching! Whether you have already filed and received your tax refund, or you are waiting until the last minute to get your return in, the important part is what you do with the money you get back! Sure, you can go spend the money on something nice,
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Sometimes saving money feels harder than it really is. There are certain, simple ways to save and be effective with it. Thinking outside of the box can certainly help you get creative when it comes to saving. Check out 5 simple ways where you can cut back and save more money. Sure, these savings may
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Once you’ve made your way into the workforce, terminology such as minimum wage, salary, and base pay will become popular in your vocabulary. When it comes to minimum wage, have you ever wondered where it came from? Was it created? Who thought of it? How has it become such an essential factor in today’s work
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It’s always easier said than done when the time comes to turn your dreams into reality. Successful people are persistent goal setters. They break down the bigger picture goal into smaller achievable tasks and take it day by day, working towards a milestone. If you’ve been wanting to turn your hobby into a business, you’re
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According to Investopedia, a person or company’s net worth is “the amount by which assets exceeds liabilities”. More commonly put, net worth is the total value of your assets minus your debts. Net worth can apply to a business or a person. For the sake of this week’s Finance 101 article, we are going to
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When you are strapped for cash and trying to contribute to a savings account, finding an additional $100 a month to save is not easy. It may not be easy, but it is certainly not impossible! There are ways you can cut back and save an extra $100 (or more) a month! The CGS Team
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The CGS Tax series is coming to an end. We hope that you’ve read through the articles in the series to help prep for filing your taxes. The 4/15 deadline is quickly approaching, and we want you to be as knowledgeable as possible. Before we end, we’re providing an overview of the Schedule F and
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A passion among many millennials is traveling. But how does one fund such travel? Or, how can one make money while traveling? The CGS Team is sharing a great article from Eric Patrick, founder of the Black Market Exchange that pinpoints 10 ways travelers earn money for traveling and while traveling. Don’t let a lack
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