When putting your house on the market, you are faced with a difficult decision: should you contact a real estate agent and lose a portion of your profit or sell it on your own? While the latter is more difficult, it is far from impossible and much more lucrative. Buyers are also more interested in "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO) homes, as they know that the asking price won't include a hefty commission for a real estate agent. Below, we will explain how you can sell your home without an agent.

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Everybody's working for the weekend. Yes, the sage wisdom of Loverboy rings true for most of us, doesn't it? You put in 40+ hours a week, only to enjoy those fleeting moments of independence on Saturday and Sunday. Then, it is back to the grind, to a job you probably don't even enjoy. Some of us sacrifice the weekends, too, perhaps to work overtime or an additional job. It doesn't seem like you are really living when you go to the same office, see the same faces and repeat the same tasks every day.

Well, now that we've painted a depressing picture of your life, here's the good news: you can earn more money by working less. No, this isn't about to turn into a sales pitch for a self-help book - we are talking about establishing multiple passive and/or portfolio income streams. Confused already? Don't be, as you won't need a business degree to achieve financial freedom. Also, know that this isn't a pipe dream. Millions of people are enjoying life, real life, every day while making money. Here are 25 ways you can do it, too.

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Many people are intimidated by the prospect of art investment, as a mental image is quickly conjured of stuffy auctions selling oil paintings for millions of dollars. Or, people imagine underground galleries where fashionable elitists use art-speak, fawning over bizarre, modern sculptures. While both of those atmospheres are alive and well, most investors delve into art because they simply admire it. If you aren't rich or hip, that doesn't mean you weren't meant for the art world. In fact, it can be a great way to diversify your investment portfolio.

Art investment is a viable way to earn money and, in many ways, it is less risky than paper assets. Although there must always be demand for your supply in order to turn a profit, the fickle stock market has little to no affect on your art investment. Rather, you must simply choose a piece of art that will increase in value over time. Yes, it sounds simple enough, but there is a bit more to it. Below, we will share with you a beginner's guide to investing in art.

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