In an ideal world, we would all have enough money to do what we want when we want to, but this is not an ideal world. Instead, there are times when any of us may experience a shortage of money and this means that we will not be able to do all that we want...
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The 10 Best Warren Buffet Quotes
Investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett is one of the best-known businessmen in the United States today. His shrewd eye for seeing profits where others are blind has earned Buffett the affectionate nickname, “The Oracle of Omaha.” Buffett is the leading proponent of a strategy known as value investing. Value investors believe that the stock market...
The Best Ways to Raise Cash quickly when you’re in a Pinch
In the ongoing difficult financial climate, many of us are feeling the pinch more than we used to. The costs of food, petrol, and energy have soared, with wages remaining frozen or having increased only slightly. So it’s not surprising that many people are struggling to make ends meet financially. While most people manage to...
How To Improve Home Energy Efficiency
It’s true to say that we are living in times of economic crisis. The current financial climate has resulted in the everyday person looking at ways to scrimp, save and cut costs in their day-to-day lives. Improving the energy efficiency of your household is a fantastic way to reduce your outgoings; best of all it...
Should Students Consider Applying for a Current Account?
For many university students, this will be the first time in their lives that they need to take control of their finances, budget properly, and make sure that things are paid on time. A current account is essential for tracking your money and taking proper control of where it is and where it’s going. There...
The Implications Of Raising Retirement Age Seco
The upcoming generation of seniors can expect to experience a considerably different retirement from that of their parents. With life expectancy rising the average worker should not expect to retire in their 60s but later at age 70 or later. They will have to work longer and save more money before they can retire and enjoy...
The Cost Of Living The Celeb Life
Everyone has their own vice, but when you’re a celebrity, they are usually more expensive…and everyone seems to have an opinion about it! Some people, while judging celebrities’ expensive lifestyles think it’s absurd and pure ostentation, but until what point is it really? Put yourself in their places and reflect, if you were a celebrity...
5 Financial Expenses To Get Rid Of Today
It is difficult for everyday people to stick to a strict budget with rising and inconsistent interest rates, increase in consumer product prices, and many general temptations available in the market. These fluctuations encourage people to take out excess loans and increase credit card limits to simply be able to live comfortably in society. There...
When Spending On Sports Equipment Makes Sense
Many times it’s hard to see the need to spend a lot of money on sports equipment, as you may not feel that you’re justified in spending hundreds of dollars on the items that you or your kids need to participate in sports. However, there are times when it’s worth it to spend that money,...
When is a Cash Advance a Good Choice?
A cash advance is ultimately an amount given before it is earned, also referred to as a payday advance or loan. A lender will provide a person with a short-term and unsecured loan. The terms and conditions are different for all cash advances but most will expect you to have a previous record of employment....