There are so many types of online bank accounts it can get overwhelming. Savings, investment, or current accounts, nowadays you can open most of them easily and manage them from the comfort of your home. I think that last part is what I like best about online banking, not having to go to the bank. I… Read more
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The pros of living with no mortgage
I never thought I’d buy a property cash. Yet this is my second one. Right out of college, I had $25K in savings, thanks to a lot of student jobs, and the French system’s cheap tuition. I wanted to put the money down for a flat, but since my work contract was ending with the… Read more
A change you need to know about
Good morning! Today I have a guest post from William Cowie from over at Bite the Bullet Investing and Drop Dead Money *I need to know how people can find enough hours in the day to run multiple blogs!*. He also offers a free course on the basics of investing to anyone who didn’t think… Read more
Why I upgraded to a paid bank account
Morning all! As you know, I manage several currencies as part of my net worth, and part of it is in the UK in Pounds Sterling. So this post is in GBP, just put a $ sign in front and you get the idea! This post is not sponsored, just my opinion about my bank…. 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
Increase your home value
Morning all! Today I have a guest post from Will Van Hartog, about how to increase your home value. Will is an investing enthusiast who loves sharing his wealth of knowledge. His blog, The Color of the Money, can be found here. Itѕ nо secret thаt selling уоur home hаѕ bесоmе much harder than it… 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
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
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