Lots of us work very hard to protect our money, whether with savings, wise investments or just being budget savvy. When we’ve worked hard for our money, having to pay out after a disaster that we can’t control can be very upsetting and frustrating.
Finance
3 Ways to Reduce Hidden Costs in Your Home
From mortgage payments and utilities to home maintenance and upkeep, homeowners have many expenses. Add in the hidden costs that can drive up your bills and owning a home can become expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. Explore three simple things you can do to help reduce hidden costs and make your home a […]
Simple Ways to Manage Your Money Better
Every single person on this planet has their own way with money. When they work and earn their wages/salaries, they get to do whatever they want with it, as long as it’s not hurting anyone. For most of us, we see money as little numbers on a screen or coins in a wallet that allows […]
Plumping up Your Money Cushion
When it comes to getting your future under control, you really need to be thinking long term. Consider what you want, when you want to retire and what you want to leave behind for your family. It isn’t a small ask for most people to sit down and work out how much they need to […]
Start Saving for a Rainy Day with These Tips
Everyone wants to save some money – in a perfect world, we would all put a big chunk of our salary away every month into a savings account for the future. However, it can be a lot harder than it seems, especially if we feel like we are living from payday to payday, and when […]
4 Ways to Cut Costs on Monthly Necessities
Money is important. Saving it is even more important as life is full of unpredictability, and you never quite know when the need arises to pay a hefty bill or simply have enough funds for your next trip to the grocery store. Luckily, there are a few key things to remember when trying to save […]
Budgeting Tips For New Homeowners
Are you a new homeowner? The process can be very overwhelming, with many things to put in place to get you there. You’ll experience a whole new load of responsibilities, and one of the biggest is the new financial pressure you’ll face as a new homeowner.
Essential Tips for Starting a College Fund for Your Kids
Sending your kids off to college is one of the very best things that you can do as a parent. After all, we are living in a time when having a degree is often considered the most important indicator of future success. The trouble is, college isn’t cheap. Just thinking about the costs associated with […]
Don’t Give Your Hard-Earned to the Loan Sharks When Seeking Business Finance
If you’re lucky you’ll be running one of those businesses where all you’re going to need to get started will be a ballpoint, a pad of paper and your packed lunch.
Costly Life Situations and How They Don’t Have to Be
Sometimes we can all find ourselves in situations that are not our fault. We can be guilty of letting things go and paying out for things we shouldn’t have to, or not really knowing what we can do when it comes to saving on spending that we weren’t expecting. Life has a funny way of […]