Tag: Personal Finance
Ending Your Money Troubles: Help Is At Hand!
At this time of year, many families across the UK are likely to begin experiencing issues when trying to keep up with their living costs and bills. This can be down to the amount of cash they have to spend at Christmas on presents and food, but in most instances it’s probably linked to the […]
Tracking Your Money: How to Determine Your Necessities vs. Wants
Creating a budget is a growing concern for thousands of people. Although many understand the purpose of a budget, few recognize its importance for total life management. There are many details in creating a budget and helpful advice will is a great way to start. Breaking Habits Spending money is a habit and doing so […]
4 Reasons Why Loaning Money Among Family is a Bad Idea
Many families will go to great lengths to help relatives. This type of love and caring can become complex when money is involved. Although it is tempting to make loans to family members, the reality is that the family relationship will cause problems. There are four reasons why loaning money among family is a bad […]
Enough is Enough – How to Stop Wasting your Income
Who reading this has wasted their pay packet on something ridiculous, delicious and decidedly decadent in the last month? Those who didn’t raise their hand are either very well disciplined or lying through their finger-tips. The question around budgeting is always asked, stomach in throat, met with some trepidation and delayed commitment. Do people really […]
Finance Debate: Separate vs. Joint Checking Accounts
If you are in a relationship, you may be tempted to have a joint checking account with your partner. However, this may not be the best idea. There is a school of thought that says keeping your money separate from your partner’s money can lead to a happier relationship. Separate Accounts Promote Financial Independence When […]
Get Out of Debt: 5 Tips to Reach Financial Freedom
Getting financial freedom is essential for any person who wants to be in charge of what they earn. Fortunately, this isn’t impossible. These five strategies can work for anyone who wants to get out of debt and build their wealth. Put money into savings every month Some financial advisers want this to be a percentage […]