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For those of us who
like to travel on a one-way ticket, it is essential you get proof of onward
travel, otherwise you won’t be able to board your flight. You don’t necessarily
need to buy a return ticket to the destination you are leaving from. To help
you out in this situation, here are a few (legal) ways to get proof of onward
travel in a cost-effective way.

Buy A Refundable Ticket

Buying a refundable
ticket to attain proof of onward travel is a good idea, but you may need to
wait many months in order to get a refund. The only way to do this is to book
the return ticket before you depart, otherwise, it will not be possible.

Once you have arrived
at your destination, you can then go ahead and cancel the return ticket that
you have booked. Then, keep an eye on the refund. Some airlines are more strict
than others, and sometimes you only receive a refund as credit for future
flights.

Many of you will have heard of a blower motor, but you may
not be sure what it is actually is. Let’s put you right in the picture. A
blower motor can be best described as a component within the HVAC system of your
home. The motor functions by blowing hot air through the vents in your system
to keep your home warm. Similarly, it also blows cold air when you want to keep
your home cool.

Principally, there are two types of blower motors, namely, a
single-speed motor and a variable-speed motor. As the names suggest, a single-speed
blower motor consistent blows air at the same speed time after time. On the
other hand, a variable-speed motor is able to adjust itself to blow air at
varying levels depending on your requirements. Essentially, a blower is vital to
having a comfortable temperature in your home.

What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to summaries of five or fewer words. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question.
1. Perfect life, and I’m miserable
2. Refinancing scam?
3. Thoughts on airline credit cards
4. Savings account with high balance
5. Day old doughnuts and bagels
6. Cars and net worth
7. Happier working at home?
8. Mobile homes not frugal?

There are lots of food ordering apps on the market these
days, but one that is attempting to grab a slice of the pizza market is…Slice!

The app, which used to be known as MyPizza, allows the user
to order from up to 10,000 different pizzerias. This allows smaller independent
pizzerias the opportunity to get online without having to set up their own website
and deal with payments.

The ultimate aim of Slice is to make it as simple as
possible for you to order and enjoy pizza in the comfort of your own home on
your phone.

When we tried the app out, we were able to view a list of
available nearby pizzerias. Once you have chosen your favorite pizza retailer,
you can then go ahead and choose your pizza, as well as making any customizations.
If you have a friend or family member that doesn’t want pizza, there may be
pasta for sale, or other yummy alternatives to get their taste buds flowing.

Over the course of a 40-year career, the average American with a bachelor’s degree can expect to earn about $1.8 million.

When viewed by gender, the cumulative earnings shift somewhat, with women taking home $1.4 million over four decades compared to an average of $2.1 million for men, according to estimates by the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business,

The substantial gender pay gap aside, when viewed in this way, it becomes far more obvious just how valuable one’s career can be. And those figures are just the averages. For those who manage a career as actively and shrewdly as they might an investment portfolio, aggressively working to maximize its potential as a financial asset all along the way, a career’s worth of earnings could be worth far, far more.

March was a mixed month in my financial world. I ended March with a slightly higher net worth (up 0.6%) but my spending was the highest it's been this year: $5989.10. Yet, that spending was mostly mindful. I wasn't frittering away money on silly things.

If I wasn't buying dumb stuff, then where did my money go? A few worthwhile places:

Tony writes in:

I was recently diagnosed with Type II diabetes. My doctor gave me multiple prescriptions and gave me a dietary plan that seems very difficult to follow. I don’t make a whole lot of money and I’m struggling to make ends meet as it is. I am hoping you have some advice.

First of all, when you’re facing a diagnosis like this, your doctor’s instructions and recommendations should be first and foremost in your plans. You should aim to follow what your doctor recommends to the best of your ability, as your doctor knows the specifics of your ailment, other conditions you may have, and so on. A random person on the internet doesn’t know any of those things.

When we think about buying a
condo, we often wrongly believe that they will be a lot easier to manage
and maintain in the future compared to a traditional house. I suppose there are
no driveways to repave, and you don’t have to be solely responsible for the
roof. But, it is important to note that things to do go wrong with condos, so
we would always advise that you carry out a home inspection on the condo before
you buy.

So, what do you need and your home inspector need to look out for
when carrying out a home inspection?

We would recommend that you check for…

• Any noticeable spotting on the floor and walls of the
condo. Also, if you notice that the floors are sloped, there is a chance that
this could be down to water damage.

• If you notice that some of
the walls are cracked, this may be because of a structural problem, which can
be expensive to rectify.

What's the most difficult part of buying a home? For most, it's coming up with enough money for the down payment. The good news is that there are plenty of down payment assistance programs available to help buyers overcome this financial hurdle.