To use a prepaid MasterCard, like most prepaid credit cards, you simply load a set amount of money onto the card and use it to make purchases just like you would with an ordinary debit or credit card. You never get into debt with it (there are no overdraft facilities or loans and no credit...
There are many types of incidents that may lead to compensation claims. For example, you may be injured in: road traffic accidents workplace accidents a trip or fall on the pavement medical negligence If you have suffered pain and discomfort as a result of somebody else’s actions or failure to act it may be worth...
In the current troubled times, with a double-dip recession hanging over us, and no real recovery in sight, many people are trying to find new and innovative ways to supplement their incomes. However, given the widespread nervousness about job instability, there is a certain pressure to make sure that any second income earning does not...
If you want to feel wealthy and financially stable then you need to basically earn considerably more than you spend. Earning more unfortunately is quite difficult, and of course, we all would earn more if it was really that easy. The easier thing to do then is to spend less, but again this can be...
These days, a lot of people are very keen on saving money, running after deals, and getting the cheapest materials there are. Most of these people take pride in being frugal. However, there are only a few people who live a comfortable life among thousands of frugal people out there. Don’t you wonder why is...
A lot of auto owners wonder about car insurance calculators and if they can be an accurate way to determine the costs of different levels of coverage. Car insurance can be a confusing subject for drivers, especially when there are so many products and features often described with industry jargon and sometimes inscrutable terminology. But...
Living in the city can provide you with easy access to many of the things that you need or want. Although living in the city can be convenient, it can also be pretty expensive. If you are living in an urban area, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to pay an arm and a...
Most people do not need professional tax preparation. The internet has taken the anguish and arithmetic out of filing tax returns. Using just the information from their W2 forms, approximately two-thirds of working Americans can complete and submit IRS form 1040EZ. One form, about a dozen numbers, a little addition and subtraction, and the process...
Spending your vacation in a foreign country can be a wonderful thing and expose you to new experiences, new culture, fresh influences, and inspirations. On the other hand, it can also present you with new problems and challenges – some accordingly return from their holiday indebted or robbed. Two of my friends have unfortunately met...
When it comes to buying something for your home, you have the option of renting or buying a particular item. Each approach comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Renting an item allows you to offset the expense of paying the purchase price for an item; however, it’s no different than renting a...