Letting a house can reap big dividends if done properly, and it’s addictive; once you’ve paid off one rental home the temptation exists to acquire more. Anyone looking for a property portfolio should look at the 21st Century methods for achieving their aim, because there are some smart options for finding exactly the property you […]

If you have just purchased a new home, or if your home is in need of some attention, especially when it comes to furniture and décor, you most likely know how expensive furniture can be. This can be discouraging if you want to give your home that proverbial million dollar look without having to spend […]

  For most of us, retirement will be here before we know it. Sure, it may seem like a long way off, but when it finally comes, you will be much better off if you have prepared for it. With retirement comes a loss of income, so you are going to need to have a […]

Saving money should always be at the top of your agenda, not just in the home environment, but also for your business. No matter the size of your enterprise, everyone can benefit from taking sensible steps to get the most out of their expenditure without cutting corners. The potential checklist is almost endless, but here […]

We’ve given you tips on how to run your eBusiness on a budget before, now let’s sink our teeth into some advanced techniques to make the most of it. You might be surprised to learn that in today’s market, being able to interpret data relating to your eBusiness’ health is key to planning ahead and […]

Loans, credit cards and overdraft approvals all rely on your credit score. A machine assesses your credit worthiness. This makes life difficult when applying for a loan as you may have a poor credit score, even if you are in a highly paid job and pay your bills on time. Terms and conditions for all […]

  Owning and running an established business with a pre-existing system and business model seems like a perfect way to become your own boss. Franchises traditionally have very low failure rates (perhaps as little as 5%) but as with any new business there’s a lot of hard work, and the decision to invest should not […]

The standard assumption is that students will automatically leave college massively in debt. But this needn’t be the case. Wouldn’t it be better to embark on your career and adult life without needing to repay large loans? There are so much better things to spend your money on. One excellent way of actually leaving university […]

Car insurance is a not-too-insignificant financial consideration for any driver. Whether you are a learner fresh from studying the rules of the road and perfecting the practical skills you need or a wizened veteran who has been driving for more years than you care to remember, it’s a necessary cost. It may be a necessary […]

Before the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007, getting a mortgage was quite easy. Mortgage lenders and financial institutions had a lot of cheap money to lend to real estate buyers and qualifying for a mortgage was quite a breeze. In fact, some lending institutions gave mortgages without asking for proof of income from borrowers. However, […]

Looking for a new car?  Want to invest in one that’ll get you back most of what you paid at resale time? Or just curious to know which models are performing well in this regard?  Here’s an interesting (but by no means exhaustive) look at some of the best. Not surprisingly, many of them are […]