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 […]
Personal finance
What Is a Term Deposit?
A term deposit offers safety and security to individuals who have a certain amount of money saved and would like to earn steady interest without being subject to the vagaries of the financial market. The money is placed in an account with a financial institution (usually a credit union, building […]
Educating Your Children About Money
You teach your children to cross the road, ride a bike and even give them advice about their choice of partner; but one of the most important parts of their lives is often ignored by parents. Teaching your children about money should be a fundamental part of their growing up […]
Ways to Cut Back on Expenses in College
It goes without saying that college debt is on the rise and whether you are a student or a parent of a student, you want to take as many opportunities as you can to save money. It isn’t as difficult as you might think, either. A little bit saved here […]
What Sort Of Bank Account Do I Need?
When opening or changing your bank account, the wide amount of choice available can be overwhelming. Each account has a different range of benefits, with the differences sometimes hard to distinguish for the unaccustomed eye. Most banks offer savings accounts, current accounts, premier accounts and many more besides - but […]
Women vs. Men-Who deals with debt best?
A 2011 survey conducted by insurers Scottish Widows highlighted that the British are quite a reserved bunch when it comes to talking about personal finance. Whilst 97% said they would gladly talk about their children to friends and family, a whopping 43% said they preferred never to talk about their […]
How To Start Getting Wealthier Today
We hear a lot in our day about fiscal accountability and responsibility, and as far as our media saturated ears are concerned, it always sounds like a more collective topic, than it does a personal topic. The truth is that it's both. While our country's fiscal situation is relative, it's […]
How To Find An Online Business Idea That Works For You
You might think that coming up with a business idea might be a seamless task; but you'd be wrong. If you think that setting up a business (be it offline or online) is going to be a breeze, you will fail. No beating around the bush; setting up a business […]
Learn From Your Financial Mistakes
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are living week to week? Or perhaps you’ve managed to get yourself into debt with a mounting credit card bill or defaulted loan repayments. If these scenarios sound familiar then it’s time to have a good look at the way […]