Archives for 2014

We have three major holidays coming up in the couple of months left of 2014 – Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each one of these involves a lot of spending – on costumes, candy, turkey and stuffing, and finally the Christmas dinner and the gifts for our loved ones. Here are some tips that can help […]

Going away to college for the first time is tough, and picking which school to go to can be just as challenging. Every college or university has their pros and cons. You may like the campus but feel too far from home. You may love the school culture, but can’t find your desired course of […]

Anyone who’s a prolific PayPal user will tell you how annoying it can be to be charged extra fees whenever you use your E-Wallet account. For those not familiar or for anyone who’s never had additional charges added to a purchase, you’ll normally incur these fees if you do any of the following: sending or […]

It’s but natural for people approaching their retirement age to be concerned about their financial security, with retirement benefits and pension likely to be their prime sources of income in later years. Those planning for early retirement though will have to carefully (re)consider their decision to ensure availability of adequate finances, to meet post-retirement expenses. […]

Major public works near a house or country estate has an effect on its market value. Some new developments can increase value while others have the potential to detract. Proximity to an airport is seldom a boost to value, because few people take flights enough to benefit. Instead, they must deal with the roar of […]

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by debt, try a few of these budgeting tips in order to regain control. Once you have taken a few steps to get out from under your debt troubles, you will feel much better. Even small steps make a difference. It’s also a good idea to consider asking for help from […]

When you take the first few tentative steps towards going it alone in business, life becomes a blur of client meetings, accounting and late, late hours. The learning curve is steep. You’ll find yourself becoming inseparable from your laptop, and when the stakes are high, reliability, performance and portability can make all the difference between […]

There have been some fundamental changes in the residential mortgage markets with affordability checks now very much the focus of attention when people are applying for a loan. The standard criteria for a Buy-to-let mortgage has remained fairly unchanged during this period of upheaval and the way that eligibility and lending suitability are assessed remain […]

Mortgage blues? Can’t decide what to do? Only being offered adujstable rate mortgages? Well, here’s some news for you. One of the best ways to get a Mortgage for a new home, a refinanced loan or for an older home you want to purchase is to go with a thirty year fixed mortgage. The best […]

When you start comparing your options for a high-yield savings account, you’ll notice that different types of accounts come with different interest rates and rules. Learn how and why these accounts vary in order to choose the right ones for your savings needs. How banks set interest rates                                             Rates for high-yield savings accounts are set […]