New research conducted by Sainsbury’s Life Insurance has revealed that there has been a significant increase in the households that are comprised of unmarried couples, same-sex couples, and single-parent families. Nuclear Families More Likely to Take Out Cover Sainsbury’s Life Insurance analysis or Government data has revealed that in the last 10 years, there has...
There has never been a better time for many people to try their hand at securing a mortgage to get into the real estate game. When housing prices are down it becomes much easier for first-time buyers to break into the market and start building their equity. Whether you’re looking for a home for your...
If shopping for clothing and accessories happens to be an enjoyable activity, but you are trying to cut back on spending, there are several ways to not splurge as much. Of course, there are obvious ways to not squander money, such as not using your credit cards, only buying the necessities, and using coupons. But,...
Municipal bonds are an investment category that has performed extremely well over the last couple of years. Investors are flocking to this area and need to understand the risks and rewards of Municipal Bond investing. These securities are not for everybody and have distinct risks when compared to other investments. What are bonds? Bonds are...
Did you know that each American throws away, on average, one pound of food per day? According to www.wisegeek.com, we toss about 33 percent of the food we purchase each year, and 17 percent of the trash we send to the garbage dump is actually food waste. For the average family, that’s about 122 pounds...
This article comes from our friends at Card Hub, a website that helps consumers find the best credit cards for their needs. The weather is hot, the kids are out of school, and for many of us, the air conditioning is broken thanks to summer storms. In other words, it’s the perfect time for a...
For anyone looking to send money abroad, the number one priority has to be to do it securely, ensuring that all your cash gets to its recipient intact. You also need to consider the fees involved in these transactions so that the amount of money you send is not eroded by the cost of the...
The current world economy and massive US government debt have led some to speculate that the US Dollar will eventually fall out of favor, losing its current status as the world’s default currency sometime this century. Market analysts say that if the dollar were to lose its status, the Euro or the Yuan would become...
With the Occupy movement coming to the fore last year, Wall Street features prominently as a hot topic for current filmmakers. The latest slate of movies to come out tend to focus on the recent financial collapse of 2008, but with a setting so ripe for dramatic storytelling, Hollywood has explored the inner workings of...
One of the most enduring symbols of wealth is the gold bar. Also known as gold bricks or gold bullion, gold bars are an artist’s visual shortcut for great wealth. The number of “heist” movies that reverently show gold bars being sought after, protected, and spirited away is too numerous to count here, but from...