Even when you have what can be considered to be a good level of control over your finances and you try to budget sensibly and kive within your means where possible it can sometimes only take an unexpected financial emergency to throw your finances off track. In that sort of scenario, it could be that […]

How to budget and the importance of good credit are just two aspects of finance that aren’t heavily taught in high school. Many students go directly from high school to signing student loan papers without understanding the magnitude of financial responsibility they are taking on. Even people who major in finance and have good business […]

Having car insurance is a given, and you may already know the type of coverage that’s right for you. But how do you know if the company you’re partnering with is solid and reputable? If you’re dragging your feet in committing to an insurance company, these tips will get you back on track. Company Reviews […]

Saving money in this day and age is more difficult than ever. It seems like the more money you make, the more you have to spend. Most Americans these days are living paycheck to paycheck even though they make decent money. Why is it so hard to save money? Well, it does take some effort, […]

December is a good time to take stock of your life going into 2020. It’s also a good time to take stock of your finances, including how much you’ll pay in taxes next year. 52 percent of Americans find the tax-filing process stressful. There is often a lot of moving parts that are hard to figure […]

If you’re reviewing your personal finances, you’re probably looking for ways to reduce your costs and save money. When you take a look at your monthly budget, you might be wondering whether you really need all those insurance policies that you hold. Are any of them non-essential, and which are absolutely vital? There is no […]

Here we are going to look at getting online when setting up a part-time business as a retirement job. Now, much of the advice here will be relevant to anyone setting up a business whether retired or not, and it doesn’t have to be part-time. But we feel that as most of us are done […]

The holiday season is the time to catch up with family and friends, and we often have more guests than usual. Without some organization and forward planning, extra people in the house can become stressful. If you are getting ready for visitors, you can make entertaining easier by taking a few simple steps prior to […]

The number of claims for compensation relating to mis-sold pensions has almost doubled in the UK, over the past two years. As published by the FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme), in 2018, the payouts for compensation reached a record high of over £40 million in 2018.  This raises significant concern on the quality of advice […]

Personal loans are a useful form of consumer lending that can come in handy for many purposes. Home renovation and emergency expenses are just some of the many applications that personal loans can be used for. When searching for credit, however, it is important to be thorough when choosing a provider. Knowing what to ask […]

There is no question that some people seem to somehow be better at managing their finances than others and if you are one of those people who run a tight ship and account for every penny it should enable you to balance the books more easily. However, there are plenty of us who could do […]