Article: . If you already have some extra cash on hand, you can earn even more by lending it out and charging interest on your loans. There are many companies, the largest of which are Prosper and Lending Club, that match prospective lenders with prospective borrowers. Although the industry has been shifting away from private investors, there are still opportunities to be had. If you wish to become a money lender, be sure to abide by any and all applicable laws in your area. Instead of letting the money you have languish in checking account (or under your mattress), put it into an interest-earning account, like a money-market account, a certificate of deposit (CD) account, or a 401k. These types of accounts pay a higher rate of interest than normal savings accounts. Ask a professional at your local bank for help placing money in these types of accounts. Note that these types of accounts may require a minimum balance to start generating interest. They also may require a long-term investment, during which time you will not be able to access your money without paying a penalty. One way to make money without working is to play the stock market to your advantage. Stock trading is by no means risk-free, but if you're smart, careful, and a little lucky, you can stand to make lots of money on the stock market. Whatever investments you choose to make, never invest any money in the stock market that you can't stand to lose. Low-cost e-trading platforms are ideal for investors who don't want to pay to have their investments managed for them. There are tons of different investment strategies out there, so do your research and find one that works for you. No matter what your strategy, it's important to keep a diverse portfolio and stay up-to-date with changes that happen in the market. . Investing in a successful business is a surefire way to become wealthy, although finding such a company is more challenging. If you are lucky enough to find a business that you really believe in, make sure to do your research before investing. It's very important that you have faith in the leadership of the company. Even if the concept is great, a bad CEO can destroy the business. You should have a very good understanding of the company's expenses and potential profits, as well as of their brand and image, before you invest. Make sure there is a clear contract that outlines your rights. You should also understand what your options are for exiting the agreement. Don't invest all of your money in one business. If it goes south, you could be left with nothing. . "House flipping" refers to the process of buying cheap, run-down property, increasing its value (either by adding improvements or simply by waiting for the market to perk up), and then re-selling it for a profit. With smart choices and practical know-how with regards to home repair, you can stand to make thousands of dollars per flip, although unexpected expenses and a bad real estate market can leave you in the red. Make sure you really understand the local market before investing in real estate, or you may lose money when you try to sell. Unless you have enough money to hire contractors to do all of the work for you, flipping real estate will require a tremendous amount of work. Even if you do hire others, you will likely need to supervise them. If you don't have the money to invest in real estate, there are lots of other things you can flip, including furniture and cars. Anything you can buy cheap, fix up yourself, and sell for a profit, can be flipped.
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Become a moneylender Earn interest. Invest in the stock market. Invest in a business Flip real estate
Article: If you are at a restaurant, wait until everybody's meal has arrived before you start to eat. When at a dinner party, wait for the host/hostess to unfold his or her napkin and begin eating. It is not only rude, it can actually ruin other peoples' appetites. Also avoid burping, smacking your lips, or fidgeting at the dinner table. If you have to cough or sneeze at the table, be sure to cover your mouth with a napkin. If you need to get up from the table to go to the restroom, let others know where you are going. Not only will it disturb other patrons if you are in a restaurant, it is disrespectful to the person/people you are eating with, especially if one of them has cooked the meal for you. Wait until the end of the meal to make phone calls. Turn off or silence your phone during formal dinners. This rule applies only when you are actually eating. If the food has not yet arrived, or if you are sitting at a table drinking water or other beverages, then it is acceptable to rest your elbows on the table. Not only is it healthier than taking huge bites, it will give you the opportunity to quickly chew and swallow your food if somebody asks you a question when you have food in your mouth. Nothing is more frustrating (and embarrassing) than having somebody ask you a question right after you have taken a huge bite of food! Otherwise, ask somebody to please hand it to you. Always pass the salt and pepper shaker together, even if the person only asks for one of them. These items are meant to be kept together at all times. Clean your fingers or blot your lips when necessary. Be sure to thank the waiter/waitress if you are at a restaurant, and thank the host/hostess if you are at a dinner party. Compliment the food when dining with the person who has cooked it.
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Don't start eating before the meal has started. Don't speak with food in your mouth. Excuse yourself when necessary. Don't text or talk on the phone. Leave your elbows off of the table. Cut your food into bite-sized portions. Only grab for things on the table that are within your reach. Remember to use your napkin. Make proper thanks.
Article: Its app icon resembles the word "imo" inside of a speech bubble on a white background. If you aren't signed into imo on your computer, you'll need to sign in using your phone number. It's in the upper-left side of the window. Look for a person whom you want to block in the CONTACTS window on the left side of the window, then click their name. This opens a chat window with the person. Doing so will prompt a drop-down menu. If your mouse doesn't have a right-click button, click the right side of the mouse, or use two fingers to click the mouse. If your computer uses a trackpad instead of a mouse, use two fingers to tap the trackpad or press the bottom-right side of the trackpad. It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu. This will remove the person from your contacts. It's at the top of the person's profile page. This will add the person to your "Blocked Contacts" list, meaning that they won't be able to contact you on imo.
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Open imo. Click the CONTACTS tab. Select a person to block. Right-click the person's name. Click Remove from Contacts. Click Yes when prompted. Click Block.