There are a lot of complexities that many of us have to navigate when it comes to our finances and the modern economy. However, of all of these things, the most significant almost has to be that of debt. Debt can often be a pretty scary word for a lot of people, conjuring images of a financial pit that is impossible to dig your way out of. However, loans and debt don’t necessarily have to be a bad thing and can often be incredibly useful. With that in mind, here are just some of the things that would happen if loans simply didn’t exist anymore.... Read More
Category Archives: Money Tips
COVID 19’s Impact On Finances
There is no doubt whatsoever that the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the economy has been incredibly significant. The impact on the economy is something that has been seen on both a national and international level but one of the things that many of the figures that you might see when it comes to the economic impact of COVID-19 is the specific impact that it has had on many people’s personal finances. With that in mind, here are just some of the ways that COVID-19 has impacted the personal finances of many people.
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How To Stand By Your Financial New Years Resolutions
Another year has gone, and 2020 is looming. It’s time for many of us to repeat old rituals, and to make the same New Years’ resolutions we’ve made a few times over the years. However, if your resolutions are about getting out of debt, becoming financially secure, and taking care of your financial future, it’s time to make more than a resolution. It’s time to make a plan with the following tips.... Read More
Freeing Up Your Cash In Time For Christmas
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Tips To Stop The Winter From Freezing Your Finances
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What To Do When You Need A Loan Quickly
We all like to think we are responsible with money, and we are for the most part. Still, there are times when a budget doesn’t stretch far enough and help is needed. There are two options: be proud and let your ego get in the way, or ask for help. After all, a loan can provide the cash injection a household needs to get to the next payday without involving the bailiffs.... Read More
Smart Budgeting To Save For Vacation
Are you longing for a vacation? Getting away is often at the top of people’s lists of things to do, but you can’t vacation for free. Continue reading
7 Ways To Save Money For 2019
Saving money can be tough. Just when you think you’ve got a bit left over at the end of the month, you suddenly find out that the boiler needs replacing or your car is in need of repair.
Saving requires a degree of stoicism. It’s a long-term project, and there are often no easy fixes. Continue reading
Save Money Around The Holidays With These Smart Tips
With only a few weeks to go until the holiday season kicks off, the time has come to start financial planning. The Christmas period is the most expensive of the year and can leave many of us in financial difficulty afterwards. All the presents, decorations, and food don’t come cheap. (Although they are so worth it!) Continue reading
6 Lucrative Ways To Make Some Extra Cash
Since the financial crisis, salaries in many Western countries have remained flat. But with the cost of living still rising, especially housing and fuel, you may need alternative sources of income. Continue reading
Budgeting Ideas That Can Solve Many Of Your Financial Problems
Budgeting: it’s something that we all know that we should do. But actually making it happen can be difficult. It’s not just a matter of skill – it involves willpower and determination too. Often life gets in the way. We make plans, but then something unexpected interrupts progress, and we have to adapt. Our initial budgeting plans get sidelined. Continue reading
Bad Credit Loans: What Are My Options?
Having poor or no credit can be a major impediment to securing loans and other financial assistance. You may still be in the process of building your credit for the first time, or you’ve had some troubles in the past and your credit has likewise suffered for it.
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Top 5 Money Saving Tips for 2018
Saving money is a multifaceted process that involves more than just a piggy bank and any loose change you find in your sofa. The act of saving doesn’t need to feel like a punishment, either. If anything, you should look at saving as another way to make money for that new couch you’ve been eyeing, or your next trip to the beach. Continue reading
Reboot Your Finances For The New Year
It’s a new year, which means it’s a good idea to sit down and take a few minutes to think about where you were financially last year, and where you’d like to be this year. If you want into 2018 with few plans and no budgets, the holidays might have been challenging for you—juggling regular expenses with gift-buying, travel costs, etc. Instead of hating yourself for the money habits you had last year, why not get started on a brand new regimen that will keep you fiscally fit and on budget this time around?... Read More
4 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid
Many Americans work hard for what they have. A lot of effort goes into building a strong financial foundation for a family. People save and invest, as well as protect what they’ve built up with insurance policies. Most folks have some idea of how to protect their money. Yet, we sometimes let our guard down and end up paying for it later, often literally. Below are some things we should look out for when it comes to money.... Read More
6 Summertime Savings Tips
Most people want to have fun during the summer. School’s out, the days are warmer and brighter, and there’s an unavoidable sense of adventure in the air all season long. While there’s plenty you can do without spending a dime, for many having fun costs money. There are a number of quick tips you can follow to increase your summertime savings, which puts more money in your pocket to really enjoy this summer to its fullest.... Read More
Desperate Times, Sensible Measures
I have a friend named Marc. Marc’s great to hang out with as he has a happy demeanor and possesses a sense of humor very similar to my own. We’ve been friends for a little over ten years now, since high school.... Read More
5 Ways New Parents Can Protect Their Credit Score
Having your first child can be an incredible experience in and of itself but eventually, the weight of the responsibility can cause some folks to adopt poor financial habits. Whether you’re going into parenthood with great or bad credit, it can always get worse if you’re not careful. It’s important to remember that there’s going to be one more person depending on you, so moving forward, you have to start drawing those fiscal lines in the sand that will help you build and preserve your credit score.... Read More
4 Common Credit Cards and How to Use Them
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6 Personal Budgeting Tips for the New Year
The New Year is a time for new beginnings, and your personal budgeting habits should be the first thing to change for the better. Maybe you made some poor financial decisions last year or you just didn’t have a budget to follow at all. Either way, it’s certainly not too late to start a new budget. The best way to make sound financial decisions is to establish a spending and savings plan, or better budgeting tips.... Read More