This post was written in collaboration with MYJAR Many of us are now probably accustomed to working in minus figures when it comes to organising our incoming and outgoing financial resources. Many people have mortgages for large amounts that will take most of their working life to pay off. The same goes for higher purchase agreements… Read more
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Borrowing against your home, is it wise?
With mortgage rates so low, if you are in debt, it may be a good option to transfer some of your unsecured debt to your house. How do you do that? By applying for an equity loan. You can use an equity release calculator if you are over 55 and would like to know… Read more
Not enough money? What to do
Times are hard for many households. The loss of a job, high cost of groceries, energy and other services, can lead to times when your budget is really tight. There are a few tips you can use to get more breathing room. Cut the fat We all have things we can’t live without. A… Read more
The Long and Do-Able Trip to Financial Success
It’s natural for people to crave financial independence and for many people, it’s one of the most important things in their lives. For others, however, it’s a little more difficult and some people just aren’t sure where to start. While financial success won’t happen overnight, there are simple steps to take in order to get… Read more
Financial independence isn’t a dream
Enjoying financial independence can completely change your life. With adequate personal wealth to cover your living expenses, there is more time to spend with your family and you can focus on the things that make you happy. But achieving financial independence is easier said than done. This is a personal goal for most financially… Read more
How the World of Loans is Opening Up
The benefits of being self-employed are numerous. You are your own boss and are often solely in charge of how, when and where you work. It is no wonder then that increasing numbers of workers are choosing to follow their passion by becoming self-employed. However, there are drawbacks in addition to bonuses. One such negative… Read more
Financial goals update, January-February 2013
On January 1st, I set a number of financial goals, and will update every couple of months through the year. Here is the first review. two months have gone already! The main financial goal was to grow my net worth by 30%. With the purchase of a car, a boat, over $12K of works on the… Read more
10 Things You Should Know Before Applying for a Personal Loan
Personal loans can be a great way to solve cash flow problems. They can help you consolidate your debt, pay bills or help you out of an unexpected financial bind. You can even use a personal loan to fund a new business venture. Personal loans are great for many purposes as long as you do… Read more
Buying a house cash: being truly at home
Last year I visited a friend in the US, and he had just bought a house for his family. ”Congratulations on buying a house!” I said. He pointed out to a small closet and replied “oh, that closet is ours, the rest belongs to the bank”. Like the majority of households those days, they would… Read more
Are You Prepared for ANY Emergency?
Last month was supposedly the end of the world here, a big marketing coup from the not so Mayan descendents of one of the greatest civilizations of the world. We had been talking about the what ifs of the end of the world with BF for about a year. During our 5 months motorcycle trip… Read more
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