As a kid, I grew up in a traditional house. My parents were devout Christians, so I got the usual Christian upbringing together with my siblings. Life back then was fun, since I was still just a kid and did not have to worry about not having food, clothing and […]
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What is Flexible Funding and How Can it Help Your Business
Flexible funding is one element of ‘crowdfunding‘; a way of getting numerous small donations from various parties to build a larger investment pool to start a business, run a campaign, or complete some sort of project. Within crowdfunding, there are 2 main elements-fixed funding, and flexible funding. Fixed funding refers […]
How to make Online Savings Accounts Work for You in Australia
Thinking about starting a savings account? That's great news - especially in a time when the cost of living is rising, and many Australians are living paycheque-to-paycheque. Here are 4 questions you should ask before getting started to make sure that your online savings account is working for you. 1) Is savings […]
Trading Currencies on the Forex Market-a Different Way to Invest
Tired of the stock market, but still need to make money? For you the answer might lie in the practice of trading currencies. Just like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, the world's currencies gain and lose value throughout the day, and astute people can make money by investing in the […]
Personal Finance for College Students: The Class That’s Not on the Schedule
College is a time not only for academic learning but also learning those skills you will need for survival in the adult world. One area that tends to cause problems for many college students is finances and money. For many young adults, college is the first time they are responsible for managing […]
Can You Really Make Money Trading Forex?
Forex or Foreign exchange is one of the hottest investment products out there and many online will have stumbled across adverts promoting over-the-counter Forex products. But many ask a perfectly legitimate question, can you really make money trading the foreign exchange markets from the comfort of your home? You will […]
Understanding The Basics of Mortgage Loans
Nowadays people are afraid to take loans. This is partly due to uncertain economic situation of the entire world, which may cascade down as job loss, and partly due to the personal impressions about loans. People have possibly burnt their fingers by borrowing heavily, or have seen somebody they knew […]
Tips for Saving Money at Trade Shows
Whether you are a multi-national who attends dozens of corporate trade shows each year, or a small start-up who might only be able to get into one or two; there are many ways in which you can save yourself money. It is a truth universally acknowledged that in recent years, […]
How to Deal with the Finances of a Deceased Person
When a loved one passes away, it can be a very sad and difficult time for the rest of the family. This can be made harder by the fact that there is often a huge amount to sort out in terms of the decedent's estate, which is often left to […]
Introduction To Forex Trading
Forex trading-also known as FX trading-refers to purchases and sales of international currencies as diverse as Euro, Japanese Yen, US Dollar, Canadian Dollar and Great Britain’s Pound Sterling. In FX lingo, these currencies bear the respective acronyms of EUR, JPY, USD, CAD and GBP. Over the last several years, FX […]
How to Reduce Small Business Costs
No matter how small your business is, you probably have more expenses than you would like; but, that is all part of the game when doing business. While you cannot get around having to pay for certain things, there is probably a way for you to reduce costs—you just need to […]
Federal Regulations that Govern Your Banking & Finance Decisions
Banking & Finance Banking and Finance is a dynamic area and one of the most critical ones. The very existence of a powerful national economy depends on its finance and banking structure being robust and stable. An economy that isn't capable of surviving in the wake of dire circumstances is […]