Customers are shopping online more frequently than ever before and that means that there’s more parcels being passed through depots around the country too. According to the Centre for Retail Research, online spending in the United States amounted to a massive $306.85 billion in 2014. This is predicted to reach $349.20 billion this year, an increase of 13.8%. Always Buy in Bulk If you’ve ever wondered how companies selling low
Everyone has to be careful with where they spend their money. After all, everything comes with a price and the satisfaction factor is what makes the cost of a particular product worthwhile. The essentials of life have now moved from just eating food, having a shelter and wearing clothes. Technology and entertainment are an indispensable aspect of our lives. Today, there are many online entertainment websites which include social media
As we head into the end of 2015, many people are wondering just where the year has gone and taking a good hard look at their finances. Whether you have a family or you’re just getting started in a new career, you’re probably hoping to be money-smart next year (I know I sure am!) so here are some tips for saving money in 2016: Set Realistic Goals While most people
Is your car embarrassing? Do your kids ask you to drop them down the street from school, and your friends and colleagues make jokes about how they can hear you coming a mile away? You probably know that you need to buy a new car, but if you’re not yet convinced, here are some reasons why you may need to bite the bullet and invest in new wheels. Even though you’re
A recent survey by My Voucher Codes has found that 63% of couples would consider hiring or buying second hand for their wedding day. While many grooms would consider hiring suits, far fewer brides would consider hiring a wedding dress. The research was posted on this Female first Article, and makes for interesting reading. Most couples also consider the venue more important than how they get to the venue, and
Who doesn’t want to protect their family? Whether you’re single, a couple or have children, you will go over and beyond to make sure your loved ones and home are safe. But as you might already know, the cost of keeping your family safe can hit your pocket hard. This doesn’t mean you should skimp or cut corners on safety — and then pray for the best. There are ways
It isn’t difficult to feel a tug of sympathy when someone you care about – a family member, friend, or even a co-worker to whom you’ve grown close – comes to you asking to borrow money. Provided you’re able to spare a little without compromising your own finances, should you say yes? There’s no simple answer to that question. Many people will tell you that you should never lend money
Not many people reach retirement age with their pension fund maximized. More than half of all workers in the US don’t have one in place at all. If you do have one, you will probably have more than just one. Because of the way the system works, and with people often changing their jobs, many end up with a mix of investments, which lays them wide open to all sorts
Saving money is something everyone strives to do, but not everyone succeeds at it. With so many miscellaneous costs, combined with higher living expenses, finding cash to put away is becoming more and more difficult for people today. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible though. Below are some great ideas for how you can become a better saver. Have a Budget You can’t save anything if you don’t have a thorough
Philanthropy helps us tackle some of the most pressing health issues in our society through funding better education and medical treatments. Successful people and businesses often find it important to give back to those around them and make the world a better place for everyone to enjoy. Those same people and companies are sometimes compelled to act upon issues of concern in the areas they are from, or if a