Financial Education
The Economic and Financial Crisis
The economic crisis which has engulfed the globe in recent times, is sometimes referred to as the Credit Crunch or the Global Financial Crisis. It is generally considered by many economists to be the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. The economic slowdown resulted in the collapse of Financial institutions with super power status, […]
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Financial Lessons Everyone Should Learn Before Leaving College
Reality can be a scary place for people that are about to emerge into their careers and the world. Financial lessons are picked up all along the way as students are forced to face adult problems and decisions, but for some, not all of the important lessons are learned right away and important information is […]
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Financial Advice Fee Change – What Questions Should you be Asking?
At the start of the year there were changes to the way financial advisers should charge clients for their services, but how do you know whether you’re financial adviser is playing by the rules? The new regulations were introduced to increase the transparency of financial advice fees and make it easier for clients to calculate […]
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Top Three Websites to Teach Kids about Money
The general notion of proper financial management is a precarious one. Indeed, many people have issues with money throughout their entire lives. Trying to stay afloat, financially speaking, while providing for a family and planning for things like retirement is a balancing act that requires the utmost skill. And if grown-ups have their hands full […]
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Saving and Spending: A Balancing Act
We often dream of getting rich. It’s a common dream, and really, there’s no harm in dreaming. So let’s imagine a scenario wherein this dream does come true. You’ve recently come into money, perhaps by way of inheritance via a deceased relative or access to a mini trust fund given by your grandparents. Although it’s […]
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Five Things the Walking Dead Can Teach You about Life and Money
While many believe zombies are not real, watching fictional movies about them can be quite enjoyable. The Walking Dead is a television show on AMC, and while it is fictional, there are many lessons to be learned about surviving an apocalypse. Keep It Simple The simpler the survival tools, the better you will be. That […]
