One thing we all have on our minds is whether we are going to be financially comfortable when it comes to later life. We all go through points where we are strapped for cash, but that tends to be earlier on when we have first graduated. So how can we make sure that we are going to be okay money wise when it comes to the time that we can
College is one of the most exciting periods of your life. For many of us, it’s our first time being independent, living away from home, and managing bills. As such, many college students end up struggling financially or worse, find themselves in debt. While I’m a little older than college age now, I went to college, paid for my own living expenses and took out my own loans to pay
One of the most commonly used statements in this day and age, when it comes to money, is “You get what you pay for”. Spend a few dollars less on an outfit, and when the stitching comes loose on the second wear? You got what you paid for. That cheap dishwasher powder left particles on your fine china? Sorry, but… well, you get the message. It’s also true of houses.
(wikimedia) No matter where you live, be it a small town or in the city, the cost of commuting to work can take a serious chunk out of your wage packet. Take a look at the advice below, and hopefully, you will make enough money to live on, without blowing your salary on traveling to work and back. Give up your car Many of us use our cars to commute,
I’d you’re planning on a buying something with s hefty price tag. You know you need it for the house or for the children. It could be a new dishwasher, car or even just a summer break. That’s great there’s just one thing. you don’t have the money. Thanks to the internet there is so much online help with money making and money saving tips. The truth is there
Hail damage is one very pesky element to summer storm systems. Many insurance companies don’t cover hail damage, because it’s cosmetic and completely out of their control as to when it strikes. Often times the insurance company will cover hail damage if it has caused minimal damage. But how do you know what your insurance company covers and what they don’t in the event of hail? Here are some great
Being unemployed is something everyone hopes doesn’t happen to them. Complain as you may about your jobs, the mere thought of not having regular income is stressful. So, imagine having unemployment benefits but being told that not only is this financial relief temporary, but it won’t be anywhere near what you made from your previous job. Naturally, most will look for ways to fill in the gaps by finding a
Do you feel like you’re spending too much on the things you buy? It’s a common way to feel, but you don’t have to just accept the situation. Instead, you should work hard to find new ways to slash your outgoings. It can be done, and to get started, embrace the ideas discussed below. Drive Less and Drive Smarter Driving can be very expensive, and the amount you
Though it’s difficult to say much for certain in the current political climate, times are especially freewheeling with regards to traditional investment markets. In the immediate aftermath of the Brexit vote, commentators expected property prices to plummet, but they held true. After Donald Trump was elected President of the US, stocks around the world fluctuated wildly. With more uncertainty ahead, you’d be forgiven for wanting to avoid risk and for
There isn’t a person alive who doesn’t want to take control of their finances once and for all. Nothing is quite so slippery as money! We may all vary in how much we earn, and our spending priorities, but we do have that constant struggle in common. Another thing we often have in common is how we choose to increase our earnings. On our quest for more, we look to