Living paycheck to paycheck is something that many of us are familiar with, especially in today’s shaky economy. However, knowing that everyone else is doing it doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. If you constantly find yourself falling short on money to pay the bills or even put food on the table from […]
Saving Money
Cut the Bill When You Move to Another House
Moving house is undoubtedly stressful, but it’s also very expensive. As well as your deposit, you have letting agent’s fees to pay, as well as a host of extra costs from the price of professional movers, or van hire to get your possessions moved, to final bills for utilities, and possibly even a final clean […]
5 Things to do When You Pay off a Debt
First off, congratulations; it is a huge accomplishment to pay off a debt. You feel the weight off of your shoulders and get rid of the feeling that you are continuing to sink deeper into debt. Now that you have tackled this obstacle it is time to stay disciplined and continue on the path of […]
Ways you can Save Money in College
Just as every other college is different, every student is different. The only common experience for most students is the constant shortage of finances during their college years. Care packages from home are less frequent and it seems like every other time you confirm your account the balance gets smaller at a very high rate. […]
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Ride Sharing
Car sharing services have taken off exponentially the world over in the past few years, with options ranging from ZipCar to RelayRides. These operate in slightly different ways. Some, like Uber or Lyft, work by allowing motorists to drive other passengers around the city for an informal taxi ride. Others, like RelayRides, allow car owners […]
Teaching Responsible Finances
Teaching our youth about responsible personal finances is an absolute must. After all, these youngsters will be the ones running the world when we are old and retired. Not to mention we want the best for our children, so teaching them right from wrong only makes sense. Unfortunately, when many adults teach their children about […]