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Are you aware of the world that exists within the realm of Instagram called Instagram affiliate marketing? Well, sit back and relax because I am going to tell you all about it.

As a matter-of-fact Instagram is one the top trending social media platforms which grabs the attention of hundreds of millions of people, and therefore Instagram affiliate marketing is one the top stops for influencers to generate as much following as they can. 

You created an Instagram account randomly and within no time you got famous in your niche and tens or hundreds of people started to follow you. That’s when you need to realize that you can even make money on Instagram. And while I just say “money” it may involve a huge amount with skill, time, and some luck.  

The question which needs to be address

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder.

As anyone who has accumulated a collection of jewelry knows, there’s nothing like the detritus in drawers, boxes and overflowing jewelry boxes. Amid the diamonds and opals, the silver and gold (OK, if you’re lucky), lies a different kind of beauty — the beauty of costume jewelry.

While costume jewelry often gets short shrift compared with precious stones and metals, vintage jewelry sellers reap the benefits of this misconception.

It turns out that there is much value to be found in costume jewelry, if only the buyer — or the grandkid — knows how to identify vintage pieces.

You may come across costume jewelry in several ways. You might get a tangle of necklaces, rings, brooches and bangles as an inheritance.

Perhaps you were lucky enough to get faux pearls and rhinestones as gifts over

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder.

The benefits of marriage don’t stop at love and companionship. In some situations, marriage can result in more Social Security benefits. If you stay married for at least 10 years, those benefits can last even if you get divorced.

But the rules for marriage and Social Security get complicated.

You don’t automatically get more Social Security benefits just because you’re married. Many, if not most, people will get the biggest benefit by claiming on their own work record.

But if your work history is limited and you marry someone who earns significantly more money than you do, you may get more from Social Security by claiming spousal benefits. Here are several things married couples can’t afford not to know.

1. You can get up to 50% of your spouse’s full benefit

The maximum

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com.

It’s a bit of a fallacy that remote jobs don’t pay well. In fact, well-qualified professionals with the right skills and experience can often find great high-paying, work-from-home jobs that offer the same career opportunities as traditional positions.

So, which fields offer high-paying, work-from-home careers? We’ve listed dozens of different jobs from eight career categories that all have the potential to pay $100,000+ per year. We’ve consulted PayScale to find the salary range for each role.

The majority of these work-from-home jobs that pay well are all high-level positions that require an education and multiple years of experience. Click on each job title to find the available open jobs on FlexJobs right now, and be sure to check out the rest of our listings in over 50 different flexible career areas.

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