When you look to the glamorous photos on a blogger’s social media account and read the content they create, you think what an amazing life they have. How great it is to have companies send you freebies while you spend the day writing a couple of posts, in between holding […]
Technology develops ways for people to make an additional income. Community accommodation apps similar to Homestay, Airbnb, and Couchsurfing mushroom and encourage people to enlist their property for short-term let. If you’re an empty nester, a frequent traveler, or an owner of another home, you can easily set-up an account […]
According to a recent study, over 80% of millennials cited this as their primary life goal… “Get Rich” Many of us subscribe to the world view that each successive generation is becoming more materialistic, more money conscious and is having to run ever faster on the ‘capitalist hamster wheel’ just […]
Interesting and sadly true, many families face monthly household budget deficits. Many needed household items are purchased with credit cards, meaning that families pay high interest rates just to survive. Despite the low interest rate environment in banks, credit cards are very expensive. This is causing families to realize that […]
The past few years the economy has slowly been building itself back up across many countries. It's been a tough recession with countries such as Greece and Ireland needing serious help to keep themselves afloat. However, we seem to be turning a corner, and the global economy is slowly working […]
One of the best things I love about being a freelance writer for a variety of clients across many industries - plus a voracious reader of current affairs and breaking news - is that I'm privy to a bunch of business trends that represent hot and happening opportunities for those […]
Most students who enter college don't consider all the costs they will have to deal with once they graduate. They're thinking about their new-found independence, wondering if they're going to make good grades or about the next frat party. How to pay for school, a car, an apartment, and considering […]
Illegal fraudsters are always cooking up new ways to get their hands on your cash. So how do you keep it safe? Follow these steps to reduce your chances of becoming a victim: Anti-Virus Software We can't stress this enough: get some great anti-virus software on your laptop or computer. […]
As many of us have are well aware, the current economic climate, although in recovery in the UK, can still make the going tough for small businesses. In order to maintain a smooth running operation, you sometimes need a fast financial solution to help your business to expand and succeed, […]
During your free time or weekends, why not spend some time to watch a movie? There are valuable lessons from movies that you can learn. Here's a list of movies where a financial lesson is a theme. "Up" In this animated film, the protagonists - a couple - save their money […]
Those dreaded auditors at the IRS have you in their sights. Unlikely? In reality…yes. It is unlikely. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean that they're not out to get you. Although barely one percent of Americans get audited each year, there are certain red flags that the IRS agents […]
Many businesses build their relationships with their employees with the same urgency as they do to build their relationships with their customers. They accomplish this by managing fairly, providing meaningful assignments, and compensating well. Another effective strategy is that they take advantage of the existing company relationship with their business banking partner, […]