March 2014 - Page 2 of 2 - The Outlier Model

How to Look at the Big Picture when Buying a Car

Buying a Car, purchasing a car, car shopping

Outlier Model / March 9th, 2014 / 2 Comments

Investing in a car can be a daunting task and can take a bit hit on your finances. You not only have to consider the down payment, but what the running costs will be over time. Before you set foot on the car lot, it’s helpful to define what type of car will best fit with your lifestyle and means. For example, new drivers may want to stick to small, efficient city cars to keep insurance and fuel...

Posted in: Auto Tagged with: buying a car

5 Ways to Save Money on Household Cleaning

Save Money on Household Cleaning, household products, household supplies

Outlier Model / March 7th, 2014 / 1 Comment

They say a clean home makes for a clean mind. If you’ve let your house work get on top of you, then you’ll sure know just how great it feels to get things back in order. The trouble is, when you want to do a thorough job, cleaning is timely and expensive. Here are 5 ways to reduce the price of keeping a sparkling home: Try DIY cleaning products The easiest way to cut down on your cleaning bill...

Posted in: Saving Money Tagged with: cleaning house, cleaning products, saving money, vacuum

Improving Your Digital Technology Skills Through Online Training

Outlier Model / March 6th, 2014 / 4 Comments

Some things you can only learn through workplace experience, such as teamwork, leadership, and communication. However, critical skills are best picked up and honed through formal training. Previously, online resources for professional development were scarce and required classroom or on-the-job training. However, many online training options can help workers keep their technical skills up to date with...

Posted in: Career and Work Tagged with: continuing education, digital media, online training, video game design, video game industry, Web Design

Three Ways to Use Your Tax Refund to Save Money

Ways to Use Your Tax Refund, extra money

Melissa Batai / March 2nd, 2014 / 1 Comment

It’s tax season. For some, that means paying out money, but for many, that means getting a good chunk of change back. In fact, according to TIME, 75% of Americans receive tax refunds. Many financial advisors recommend that you change your tax withholding so you don’t get a return. But if your income isn’t that high and you have children, you may always get a tax refund. People...

Posted in: Saving Money Tagged with: income tax refund, ooma, router, tax refund