When it comes to getting rich, there are a surprising number of celebrities and successful entrepreneurs that came from socially or economically difficult backgrounds. If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to rise to the top in terms of wealth and celebrity, then the following rags to riches stories can prove that anything...
As we move through life, we sometimes find ourselves thinking about what we would have done differently if given the chance to do it all over again. One area that I find I think about most is finances. Although little can be done today about the what-ifs of yesterday, if I had the opportunity to...
Everyone seems to be interested in investing in gold, but silver prices are on the rise as well. While silver may not be as expensive as gold, it’s still a valuable investment. Of course, there are a few things you need to understand about this precious metal before spending your hard-earned cash. Here are just...
Going to the toilet is usually a hassle-free experience for those of us who avoid eating vindaloo on an all too regular basis. Many people even choose to use their time on the bog to indulge in a spot of reading or gain a few more stars on the popular mobile game Angry Birds. For...
Don’t buy unless you’re financially stable doing so if you’re not is incredibly risky. Are your job, your salary and your working hours secure? If not, you might want to hold back on buying until you can be sure they are – being unemployed with a mortgage to pay is not a position you want...
Over the last few years, gold has experienced a sudden price spike, similar to what occurred in the 1980s. As of today (Nov 3, 2011), gold sits at $1762 an ounce. This is down $134 from an all-time high of $1896 (on September 2011). Experts are mixed as to whether gold is teetering on the...
Someone once said that the greatest power in the world is the power of compounded interest. This is the interest that is put on top of the principal so that the interest then starts earning interest. Through compounding, your money can grow much faster. If you want to become financially free then this is your...
The value of gold has increased by 569% and silver has increased by 885% over the last ten years. These are just two of the many results of a failing world economy. Investors have spent billions on precious metals over the decade viewing it as a haven for their cash when stock markets have been...
Energy costs are increasing, making it harder for people to heat their homes affordably. Lowering the thermostat is one way to save money, and supplementing heat with a fireplace is another. You can use that fireplace to save even more money if you make your own fire logs. Old newspapers and junk mail are always...
In honor of Halloween, here are 13 reasons that anyone who is considering the purchase of a home (new or previously owned) should hire a home inspector: Potential Structural Issues A trained professional such as a home engineer can look at areas where structural problems normally originate and see if any surprises are waiting. There...