The British love a good Bank Holiday DIY project, but are the savings worth it? Here we explore the true cost of DIY and how our clumsy approach may cause more harm than good… April has been a month of national holidays for us Brits, but how did you spend yours? Were you part of...
Month: May 2011
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How to Settle a Deficiency from a Car Repossession
Consumers who are searching for credit card debt assistance often have problems with other types of loans as well, including car loans. The unfortunate part of this is that a car can be repossessed by the creditor when as little as one payment has been missed. Repossession laws vary from state to state, so if...
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8 Ridiculous Ways People Try to Save Money
There’s no shame—in fact, many would say it’s financially wise—to live an inexpensive lifestyle. Clipping coupons, buying items on sale, cooking food at home, bringing the leftovers to eat for lunch at work the next day, and shopping at secondhand stores are all simple and unobtrusive ways to save a lot of money in the...
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Wedding Debt Relief Tips: Cut Costs Or Suffer A Royal Headache
After the passing of the royal wedding, even the most staunchly democratic couples on both sides of the pond would find it hard to ignore the ever more fantastic details and gaze longingly at the price tag’s final number. Hard as it may be to believe, though, for all the stories of eight hundred thousand...
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Sound Financial Planning for Your Post-Retirement Years
America is busily preparing for the expected rise in retirees as more baby boomers exit the workforce each year. As such, many of our financial gurus are gearing up to help educate and prepare this segment of our population towards maintaining financial solvency and independence for longer periods of retirement. Preparing your budget for your...
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High Street Money Saving Tips
Unfortunately, we are in a global recession and many of us are still feeling the heat of this. Whilst the economic downturn rages on, you may be surprised to learn that there are many things you can do to actually save on your monthly expenses without having to sacrifice the things that you love and enjoy doing. For...
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Is A Gold IRA Investment At This Point Wise?
If you look at the historical prices of gold, they tend to be low compared to what they are today. They also tend to be stable, which is why gold is a valuable part of any investment portfolio. Gold prices spike in times of exceptional turmoil and right now the spot price of gold is...
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Getting Your Budget under Control
Getting Your Budget under Control If you are like most people, your budget could use a little tightening; your credit cards need to be locked up, and your debit card could use a rest. The first step to getting your budget under control is to keep track of your income and expenses, so you know...
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Five Mistakes to Avoid When Looking for Funding For A Start-Up
With more and more people going into business on their own the pot of money available to start-ups is getting increasingly hard to access. And with the odds of a start-up business failing within five years somewhere in the region of 75% it is clear that most investors and financial institutions are going to be...
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