From time to time, it’s nice to take a little step back from being frugal and savvy and making your money ‘go the distance’ to do something that will make you see out the rest of the day with a smile on your face. That thing which will result in a happier you is by [...]
Secured loans require borrowers to pledge some security, such as the home in which they live, to lenders and, as such, are sometimes referred to as homeowner loans. In the event that a borrower is unable to repay the loan, the lender can forcibly sell the home to recover the money borrowed and the interest [...]
Most of us have that dream job we desperately hope could one day become a reality. In some cases, we accept they are merely pipedreams but for a lot of people, the only real thing holding them back is being unsure of how best to chase after their chosen career and make the shift from [...]
This is an American Express sponsored post When you take out a credit card, you will often be told about reward schemes and incentives to try and entice you into a deal. Many of us are somewhat hesitant, believing that such offers may be a little too good to be true and while it is [...]
Managing money may seem easy but most people find this task challenging. According to the 2013 Financial Literacy survey commissioned by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), most people are unable to manage their finances due to financial illiteracy. Figures from the aforementioned survey show that 43% of American adults are not saving enough [...]
Though the media has been peppered with reassurances that the UK is in recovery, the aftershock of the global recession is still an everyday factor for many people. Our finances don’t feel as secure as they once did and people are constantly on the lookout for ways to be frugal and sensible when it comes [...]
Recent years have seen a major shift in consumer spending habits that has caught the attention of many businesses, with several looking set to embrace the unexpected shift. We are indeed talking about the increasing desire among consumers to move away from cash purchases, with many opting instead to pay using alternative, more modern options. [...]
Life can get us down sometimes but the good news is that there are often financial nets to catch us and aid our recovery. There are many different forms of compensation available to people in the UK that so often goes unclaimed, simply because they are unaware that they are entitled to it. In order [...]
How secure are your online finances? Find out your credit score for further information on online fraud and spotting potential personal security issues. Are your online finances secure? When it comes to handling our day to day finances, we have never had it so good. At the click of a button we can move money [...]
A lot of us will at some point in our lives be unable to work. Though for a few this will simply be an inability to find employment, for many it will be as a result of illness, injury or unexpected redundancy. When such a situation strikes, it can be easy to panic; unsure of [...]