If it’s not one thing, it’s your mother. Every month our hard-earned (well, earned) cash gets sucked out of our bank accounts in the name of god knows how many companies and causes and there’s nothing we can do about it. Or is there? Obviously, we have essentials that come […]
Personal finance
Personal Finance Mistakes Frequently Made by Young Adults
Young adults today are known for making their own decisions, whether good or bad. And these decisions are frequently very different from those made by their parents and mentors. Part of this trend is due to a different style of thinking which is based more heavily on having new experiences […]
What’s The Difference Between ACH and Wire Transfers?
If you were to transfer funds from one country to another before the turn of the last century, you’d probably send an international money order or get in touch with your local bank for a telegraphic transfer. In both cases, there was no telling how much time it would take […]
Smart Finance Tips for Smart Seniors
Senior citizens have become much smarter and savvy when it comes to financing their money and budgeting wisely. If you are a senior who is planning to retire or simply looking for a way to ensure your financial security, there are many tips that you should follow. These tips will […]
Top tips for saving money around the house [Infographic]
It has to be said that managing the finances of a household is a challenge at the best of times, but it is appearing to become an increasingly popular topic of conversation in an economy that is unstable and unpredictable as is the case in the UK at the moment. […]
Moving on a Limited Budget: 5 Tips to Save a Ton of Money
Do you feel like it is impossible to pack all of your belongings and transfer them to an entirely different location (that might even be cross-country)? While there are many expenses which are unavoidable when you’re looking to relocate, there are a lot of ways in which you can keep […]
Applying for a Credit Card after Filing for Bankruptcy
After your file bankruptcy, you can expect your credit score to suffer. There’s nothing you can do about it, because that’s just how the system works. On the other side of the coin, don’t feel like you are going to be completely without options as far as getting a credit […]
5 Tips to Help You Stick to Your Budget [Infographic]
Making a budget is the lesser demanding task as compared to sticking to it. It requires self-discipline and determination, but when you manage to master this, you can be sure of financial freedom. Once you have established the relationship between your income and expenses, a budget will help you to […]
Sabotaging Your Retirement: Professional’s Guide To Personal-Finance
Having a stable job isn’t a means to an end; instead, it’s an end in itself. This means your goal must always be to strengthen your career in order to achieve financial independence. You should treat your work as your business and your salary as your profit. In this sense, […]
Easy Ways to Grow Your Emergency Savings Fund
It is recommended that all adults throughout the country have an emergency savings fund in place containing a few months’ worth of living costs in the event of an unforeseen emergency, such as the loss of a job, a medical emergency, and more. Whether starting to build your emergency savings […]
6 Tips for Freelancing Parents Looking to Protect their Family’s Health and Wealth
Whether you’ve taken the leap into the freelance lifestyle or you’re simply toying with the idea, you probably have a lot on your mind in regard to your family’s finances. Due to the uncertain nature of the economy, walking away from a steady nine-to-five gig can be an incredibly daunting. […]
A techie’s guide to saving money with cash back apps
I am in love with my smart phone, there is no doubt about it – it has been my longest and most loving relationship (aside from my marriage). I am a tech geek, and there is nothing like the overwhelmingly good smell of a freshly purchased smart phone box opening […]