Good morning! Today I have teamed up with a few other blogs around Shannon from The Heavy Purse to help promote Financial Literacy Month. What is financial literacy? According to Wikipedia, financial literacy is the ability to understand how money works in the world: how someone manages to earn or make it, how that person… Read more
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How a 17 year old prepares her financial future
This is a guest post by seventeen year old Eva Baker, founder of TeensGotCents. Eva Eva Baker is a high school student passionate about preparing for her financial future and helping other teenagers prepare as well. When she isn’t rock climbing at the gym or pinning ideas for her non-existent wedding, she documents her financial… Read more
Are you an average couple?
Today I am answering money questions for couples that were published on DINKs finance. What are your answers? You can read the answers of Taylor from Repaid.org, Jay from The First Million is the Hardest, Money Beagle and J.Money from Budgets Are Sexy. 1. Would you discuss money on the first date? Sure. Or at… Read more
Financial considerations
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
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
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
Ways to pay off your mortgage faster
The biggest expense for many people throughout the world is a home mortgage. Payments for housing can regularly cost between $500 and $1,000 per month. Those who take out bigger loans will have even more to pay on a monthly basis. Mortgage rates today are lower than they have been for many decades…. Read more
Spend Smart and Increase Your Savings, From Home to the Grocery Store
Having a household budget and wisely spending money can stretch your dollars and free up cash for savings. But unfortunately, many families develop a routine of frivolously spending money and saving isn’t a thought. Maybe you’re not a big saver, and would rather spend your money. There is nothing wrong with a little indulgence and… Read more
A guide to managing your credit card account
If you know how to use it, having a UK credit card can be a very handy and convenient way to borrow. However, if you don’t understand the terms and conditions of your credit card and you don’t know how to properly manage your credit card account, you could end up with… Read more
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