The internet is here to stay, and I think we’ve all accepted that by now. And it has an impact on pretty much every area of our lives; there’s no doubt about that. This includes your personal finances. How we manage our money, how we spend it and how we think about it have all…
There comes a time in every person’s life when they look back and wish they’d done something differently. They may have wished they’d studied something else at university, or that they had taken the opportunity to travel when they had it. For others, the biggest regret is more what they did – or rather, what…
Money, it’s all people talk about nowadays! It sounds like the gripes of somebody’s grandparent, but it’s true. And it’s not really that surprising anymore. We all have financial woes, everything costs a lot more than it ever used to, and even the prospect of owning your own home is a pipe dream, reserved for…
Let’s take a break from talking about fitness and health for a second to review something important about personal finance. We all know how cumbersome it is to file tax returns. Today, more people than ever rely on tax professionals to file their taxes and claim their expenses for them. In fact, the demand for…
We all deserve to live a life free of financial concern and the stresses that can come with that. That goes more for our veterans and our returning troops looking to find a good life after their service. Yet, when service members return from duty, they’re a lot more likely to face financial hardships than…
It might seem like the worst thing you can do for the current enjoyment of your life – but living as frugally as you can afford can have some amazing financial awards waiting for you – namely financial security. Here are a few tips to help you get started. #1 Start Simple Simply put, the…
Making money grow and form into something much more is an endeavour that many embark on. Whether it’s through business or clever investment, making multiplying your money is satisfying. And, it doesn’t have to be too hard. Business is a very complex area and one that will be very unique to your own business idea….
Start-ups live a precarious life. Depending on the industry, as many as 63 per cent are likely to have failed before they reach their fourth year of operation. Of course, there are some challenges that start-ups cannot avoid and these can very easily derail any businesses no matter how well run. The large upfront costs…
Finding yourself in financial difficulty is never a nice feeling. You often feel like you’ve got nowhere to turn, and the whole situation becomes very lonely. You can still find a way out of that money maze, though. And if you’re a homeowner, there are some specific ideas that you should definitely give some thought…
It’s that time of year again where you try to buy everything your kids want while still managing to afford everything that you need. The festive season is always a difficult period for finances. It often leads to borrowing behavior that isn’t bad in itself. However, it can, unfortunately, lead to several problems if you’re…