Private banking has a long tradition in the international financial world. In Switzerland, private banks have existed since the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. The UK concern C. Hoare & Co. has been a viable business since 1672. Modern investors often look to a Dubai private bank to take advantage of this...
What Your Financial Planner Sees
When you first meet with your financial planner, you can expect to exchange greetings with a professionally attired financial adviser. The adviser wants the responsibility of managing some of your assets to map a path to your financial security. The information you share will always be treated confidentially. The most financial planner begins the process...
Do It Yourself Tax Preparers Save Time, Money, and Stress
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...
How to Save Money When Going Out
The economic recession has come with its set of hardships and lessons that will stay with us for a while now. Those who lost their jobs realized the importance of savings. So whether it is your proactive nature or tough financial situation that is forcing you to spend wisely, the following tips will prove to...
The Unexpected Costs of Living
Life is full of mysterious setbacks and hiccups. Especially when it comes to finances, nothing is for certain and nothing should be taken for granted. A healthy financial plan should consider unexpected costs because so many times in life we find ourselves paying money for things we didn’t expect. These are called contingencies and a...
Money Management is Important When Saving Money
It’s is important to save money by managing money so that we can enjoy financial freedom in the future. Perhaps, you are just realizing how imperative it is to manage money wisely. If you’re a beginner, then are few simple tips that are easy to implement and will lead on the fast track to saving...
5 Ways to Be Frugal
Being frugal does not imply that you are cheap, selfish, or mean. You are only being frugal because you are trying to save for something specific or clear a certain bill. To stay focused, you have to write all your goals down and know what you want to achieve. Through a lot of commitment, you...
5 Money-Saving Tips for Buying Groceries
Saving money is important, but it takes more than just tucking away a portion of your paycheck to really be successful at it. Cutting corners to reduce your monthly bills, as well as other measures, such as spending less at the grocery store, are equally important. Here are some tips and hints to help you...
Three New Year’s Resolutions for the Fiscally Minded
Tis’ the season my friends. At this time of year, it’s customary to eat as much turkey as is physically possible, lavish each other with expensive gifts, drink large quantities of whatever happens to be left in your drinks cabinet (normally something horrible like Cointreau), and then 6 days later repent everything and promise that...
How to Keep Money in Your Pocket
The economy is forcing people to pay more attention to spending. Deciding if an item is a need or a want is hard, but necessary. Nobody likes to have to choose between paying a bill or buying a collectible, it’s just a sign of the times, so to speak. Follow these plans to keep the...