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Make a note of your spending categories - daily commute, eating out, rent, utility bills, entertainment and so on. Try to figure out where you do spend. You can give a modern touch to the old idea of budgeting by bringing in an opp or a spreadsheet. By end of the month you will realise that there is scope for saving. Well, most of you will argue that it is not about whether there is scope to save, but it is about actual saving.
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If you are not sure, if you will cut yours spends, opt for a recurring deposit that transfers a stipulated amount of money, say Rs 5000, out of your salary bank account to a recurring fixed deposit. This makes your saving goal a little more accessible. You may also want to plug the leaking holes. You may want to 'unsubscribe' from all mailing lists of online retailers. You can also opt for cash-back credit cards. If you are worried about going overboard with credit cards, switch to debit cards. These not only kill the options to spend your money but also restrict spending to money that you have.
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If you forgo a coffee or a movie on a week-end you will not immediately become rich, but you will save some money. Think of cooking at home on week-end or carry tiffin to work. This will surely save a good amount of money. Car-pooling and share-a-cab can be considered if you are not gung-ho about taking public transport. The savings may not start trickling in from the first month itself but over a period, you will take charge of the 'axe-your-spend' campaign. It is not that you should not treat yourself. There will be times when you indulge, but you must keep a check on how much to spend on such occasions.
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Saving may be too boring an activity. But add a twist to it and you will be home. How is the idea of not spending a $10, if you get any? All such $10 notes you come across can be kept in your good old piggy bank and can be deposited into your bank account. There is a high chance that you will save a good amount of money in addition to the money saved using tips mentioned above. You may also decide a 'no movie or no eating out day' if the date is a number divisible by three. So, in a month of 30 days, you cannot eat out or go to movie on 10 days. You save again - if one of these days fall on week-end then there are real savings.
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Arnav Koppala has received national and regional level recognition and appreciation for being named as the youngest 11 year old author. He has received numerous invites and participated in many high-profile interviews on television, radio, and the Internet. He has stated in his interviews, that he likes to be inspired by his imagination, and loves making the characters in his book come to life, so that he can live vicariously through his characters and their experiences. Arnav loves public speaking and sharing his interesting ideas and beliefs with his audiences is something he is very passionate about. He is a confident, natural and interestingly animated speaker whether on camera or in front of a huge audience. He was a noted speaker at TEDx events and inspired his audiences with his wide knowledge of TED's m a i n t o p i c s: Te c h n o l o g y , Entertainment, and Design. His recent TEDx speaking engage ment and Talk on the topic, Growth Mindset, adding new definition to ICE was shared on social media by Irving Mayor Rick Stopher as a brilliant and thought provoking speech by a young kid. Once again, Arnav stepped out of the normal run-of-the-mill, youth stereotype and became a CEO and founder of a new organization named Zbyte (www.zbyteinc.org) a name that steals the technical term BYTE from the a 8-bit word in computer language to create an abbreviation for Zero Bytes. ► ► ► ► TOPPICK4U
ON THE COVER Arnav started this company to create unique programs, potential rehab centers to help kids and adults to curb themselves of their addiction to technical devices. Zbyte is first ever and only organization in the world that has been created and designed specifically to make an impact on a global platform by creating and administering methods for preventing technology addiction. Pura Vida Pure Life is the right of every person. Arnav launched Zbyte Inc. organization before a 700+ audience with unanimous support from Mayors, StateReps, Business Executives, Chamber of Commerce and Educational Boards. Arnav is forever challenging himself to learn and expand his horizons. In addition to his passion for golf, music, and guitar, he also entered the field of acting at the age of 11 years. Interviewer: You are barely 13 years old and currently working with State Representative, Senators, the Mayors, and major company business executives as a CEO and founder of Zbyte Foundation. How does it feel? Arnav: It feels very responsible and I do not get nervous when I work with them because they are the elected people by us to work for the betterment of our community. I feel honored when they all are extending their hands to support our organization. This organization would not have been possible without the mentorship and support of State Representatives, Mayors, Corporate executives, Educational Boards and above all people who believe in me. Interviewer: Young leaders are not taken seriously. Did you face challenges when you were working with them? Arnav: On the contrary, I was received well, I have already established a level of credibility to the hard work and focus I have, so when I approached anyone I always received their support be it politicians, or corporate executives. Age is a factor that is in your mind not in your heart. SEPTEMBER+ OCTOBER
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I am always a go-getter and try to reinvent what I do. My motto is Breaking Boundaries Anytime. Trust me when I say, "While working on my Book I was thinking about my TEDx Talk for my speaking engagement, and while working on the content for my Talk, I was thinking about my organization." So therefore, I am constantly looking at the big picture and trying to move forward in a positive way in many different directions. The goal of my every pursuit is the same. It is just the way to reach that goal that is constantly changing. You are an author, speaker, actor, and a founder of an organization, and above all a middle school student how do you balance? Don't you fall behind in your academics? My parents made it very clear to me initially before allowing me to pursue other areas of interest in life that there are two most important points that must be addressed before anything else, that is Behavior and Academics, exactly in that order. They will not make any compromises on either of those two areas. You can rest assured that everything I do can only fit into my schedule after first, I maintain my best behavior wherever I go and with whomever I work with, and second, I must score A+ in all my academic studies. In the 7th Grade, I got national recognition by Duke University for my SAT scores so I think I am good in academics but I am a super brat at home (grins sheepishly).
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Capricorn should be alert, Fortune may show you the adverse side. It's surely the right time to take a preventive medical checkup. Capricorn should remember that everything in your life may change by 180 degrees in a second, you will reveal an unpleasant secret. But the horoscope does not want to scare you. Big changes are in sight.
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,, Aries, reaching and testing your limits of your own mental and physical endurance and capabilities. However, there is also the danger of a severe depression or failure that may be helpful like "a light rain in the floods". People born in Aries will have to cope with sharp criticism. Day by day and week by week, Aries will gain self confidence and train the ability to find inner sources of energy. Simplification, competition and building of bridges. Taurus should show more effort to make things easier, rather than desperately trying to double the capacity. You will strive to bring people together to dampen conflicts and to understand the feelings of others.
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The taste of Gemini will be outstanding. Also your aesthetic feeling may reach the absolute peak. The horoscope states that pink colour will suit Gemini and that Gemini may also feel a great need for love and tenderness. Gemini people enjoyed above all by fearless people born in Gemini, who seek truly exciting experiences, a bold raft in the river full of piranha may only be the humble beginning.
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A period full of your biting remarks is very close. People born in Cancer will show that they regard own solution as a "perfect invention", Instead of feeling like lost in an empty desert, expect (literally) the power of the right hook from Muhammad Ali. Cancer should not be modest. In everyday life be demanding and in everything life has to offer.
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Perfect appearance and superb performance could this time serve as a complete synonym for this zodiac sign. It is sure that Leo will favour energy, assertiveness and the forward movement. Human relations are fragile and therefore it is not wise to treat them carelessly.
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You appreciate helping others, loving justice, admiring fair play or being precise at work. But September 2018 may question all of that. Virgo is likely to feel and realize the varying amount of energy you emit, and in turn, you get from the closest relationships is not equal or adequate. Everything may seem to be a little "sluggish" now, whether you want it or not.
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Libra people are heading exactly in the opposite direction with their strictly optimistic boat. Libra shake head on how many people around are completely foolish about the correct estimate of the ability to plan and solve problems. Horoscope shows that an important center of energy will be located in your head, in form of concentrated mind.
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