Alternative payment methods gain popularity

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A survey conducted by the British Retail Consortium shows that although cash is still the most preferred method of payment it has declined by 10% compared to last year. People have realized that using other methods of payment such as debit cards, which do not run the risk of landing you in debt, and PayPal [...]

Five tips on how to teach your child about money

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There are many parents who are dubious about teaching their children about money and would rather leave the nitty gritty to school or other institutions, the reality is that your children need to learn about money from a young age so that they do not make disastrous mistakes when they are older. A lot of [...]

How the super-rich stay rich

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When you think of the wealthiest people on earth you would normally picture them living the high life with flashy cars, wardrobes to die for and the ability to do as they please when they please simply because they have money. The reality of the matter is that the super-rich did not get rich by [...]

Memorial Day Coke Bust

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Although Memorial day is a nationwide public holiday in America, the crew member of the Customs and Border Protection office of Air and marine who spotted and reported two suspicious speed boats that were cruising around in the Pacific ocean managed to help authorities conclude a cocaine bust of more than $1 billion worth! As [...]

Weekly Wrap 31/05/2013

Generally when Friday hits most people are very happy to see the end of the week and the beginning of the weekend only a few hours away, but when it is at the end of the month there are even more people who are over joyed at the time to relax! It has definitely been [...]

The effects of student loans

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Most students that graduate college or university have had to take out a student loan to be able to afford their tuition fees. Recently the Federal Reserve Bank did an analysis of spending amongst people in their mid-20’s which revealed that since the recession people who have student loan debt are not moving onto the [...]

Personal Finance Facts to save you time and money

Have you ever considered what you are paying for on a monthly basis and what exactly your insurance covers you for? There is a list of 24 things which you should know, but probably do not, and these could save you time and money when a crisis erupts in your direction! From the amount of [...]

Six ways to keep a budget successfully

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Even if you do not like having to deal with facts and figures or have little knowledge of how your accounting system should work, having a budget helps to keep you on track towards your goal and shows you where you are able to cut back on spending so that you can save more towards [...]

The Rich People Club

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In every country there is a selection of people that earn far more than the average citizen on an annual basis, yet the elite people of a specific country are also part of the richest people in the world. According to the research conducted by Branko Milanovic who is the lead research economist for the [...]

PayPal neglects to reward teenager

PayPal policies prevent acknowledgement for teen

With online shopping being one of the easiest ways to get items from around the globe, PayPal has become one of the most preferred methods of payment. PayPal promises to keep your personal information safe and provide online shoppers a secure environment in which to make payments. These promises are severely compromised when there are [...]