Gone are the days where you worked for a certain number of years and had nothing to worry about when it was time for you to retire. Now, for you to have a nice-size nest egg, you need to start saving for your retirement as soon as you start working your first job. The average...
Bills have a way of cropping up when they are least welcome, especially during the summer months when the electric bill can skyrocket to levels unseen since Enron decided to play around with the California electrical grid. Here are five ways you can make a quick buck to help to catch up on expenses. Freelance...
Its always easier to blow right through a budget than it is actually to stick by one. Shopping, eating out, and just purchasing impulsive items is something that we all have probably done in the past. And when you see your credit card statements, you won’t be smiling. But you can always begin with a...
The world of investing can be scary to those who are new to investments or have had a bad prior experience. A person who invested in the Standard & Poor’s index of 500 selected stocks (S&P 500 index), a broad-based measure of the market, at the end of 2006 and who exited the market at...
Saving money is something we’ve all needed to become better at doing in recent years. However, most people would probably admit that they could do more. With this in mind, we’ve taken a look at the top five ways you can save money, with some included that could even help you to make extra money...
The first few days at college or university are pretty exciting, you get registered, find your home for the next year, bid your parents farewell and you are finally on your own and ready to start a big adventure. For most students though, this will be the first time they have lived on their own...
Whether you are 25, 45, or even older, retirement is one topic that should never be too far away from your thoughts. Even though retirement may seem far away and there seem to be so many other important things to do, it will get here. And if you aren’t prepared and you haven’t planned for...
When your budget leaves you with little room for extra treats, it can be difficult to find ways to enjoy yourself without spending a fortune. By getting creative this summer and making the most of the free or more affordable opportunities which are all around, you will be able to enjoy a long summer of...
Times are tough, there’s no denying that; it’s all over the news and people are moaning about it at the bus stop- it may even have overtaken the weather as the most popular talking point. No one’s got much money anymore, that’s what we’re hearing. Fuel prices have gone through the roof and broken off...
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,...