When it comes to buying your next car, It is far too easy to make a purchasing decision based on the price you see on the window, rather than take into account the various hidden costs that could influence your choice, if you had that information to hand. You should be able to negotiate a […]

One of the certainties of life is that no matter how well you plan, there will inevitably be some unexpected occurrences that place you in a financial bind, in which you are forced to come up with money that you currently don’t have. It can be something as simple as having to replace your child’s […]

It can be a stressful time moving house, but if you make sure you’ve crossed your Ts and dotted your Is, you shouldn’t have to wait for an extortionate period. If your property’s been on the market longer than you’re happy with, you do have options. Here are a number of helpful actions to take […]

If you’re looking to get a bit of vitamin D this spring, a last minute cruise holiday should definitely be on your list of options – and yes, it’s possible on a budget. Here are some handy tips for you to plan your trip. Budgeting Tips There may well be a charge for extra services […]

It is estimated that over half of the people reaching retirement age today wish that they had started saving for the golden years of their lives when they were young. It is easy to put off saving for your retirement when you are in your early twenties and thirties, then before you know it the time […]

The dream of homeownership is still attainable but there is no doubt that when you are on a tight budget, it does seem to be a challenge to get yourself on the property ladder. Firms like Slater & Gordon are constantly helping their clients to complete the purchase of their home, many for the first […]

For the first time since the Great Recession, mortgage lenders are trying harder to let low- and moderate-income renters realize the American dream of homeownership. In particular, leading online lending facilitator Personal Lending Group can connect prospective borrowers with two exciting new loan programs, Fannie Mae’s HomeReady, and Freddie Mac’s Home Possible Advantage. The programs […]

Buying your first home in Australia is not easy. Houses are expensive, sometimes as much as six times the average household income, and purchasing your first property is tough. According to figures from the ABS Survey of Income and Housing that are quoted in LifeHacker, in 2011, 640,000 people, or 21 percent of the market, […]

Our homes are our biggest investment in our lives. Buying them, decorating and furnishing them takes time, money and dedication, and we continue pouring hard-earned cash into them until the day we die. A home owner always has ideas for improvement and renovation, whether it be on a larger scale, or just rearranging some furniture […]

It’s important to begin planning and saving for future before the future arrives. If you begin saving for retirement a few years before you want to retire, there isn’t any way to save as much as you need. Whether you know exactly what you want or not, preparing for the possibilities is wise. By planning […]

You may feel like dismissing talk of retirement when you’re in your 20s and fresh into the job market. However putting this off can be a huge mistake, especially when you’re young. Millennials have the time and resources to retire wealthy, and the benefits listed below are endless. Waste Less Money The start of a […]