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Investing conservatively and holding your money idly is contrary to the conventional financial advice that says you should invest now to recover from losses and reap the compounding benefits of growth. So, if you are a risk-averse investor, how should you approach trading and find value in your money? Understand the Available Investment Platforms If you are new to online trading, dip your hands into research first before proceeding. Invest in financial books, consult financial advisors and follow the markets carefully. Do you already know what a stock or a bond is and can you tell the difference? Seek to…
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So you have just got your driver’s license – your instructor showed you the basics, you have managed to impress the examiner and now you should be allowed to drive on your own. Basically, you are all set. Well, that’s not necessarily true, and the statistics are there to back up our claim. Over the years, numerous studies have shown that younger drivers are far more likely to underestimate dangerous situations. Furthermore, young people, especially teens are more likely than adult drivers to make critical decision errors that lead to serious crashes. Get Some More Training While you may have…
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When you think about selling your home, the first thing that comes to mind is how to increase value before putting it on the market. While there are many ways of increasing value, energy efficiency measure have the potential of causing the value of your property to shoot. Click here if you are interested in a rough guide to how much your home may be worth for a quick cash sale. Besides, the constant behind embracing energy efficiency, cutting down on the amount of carbon emissions in the airs and the spectre of climate change are some of the factors…
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Eighteen months after the scandal broke, the accused are still living it up, writes Martyn Ziegler