This is a guest post from Pauline of InvestmentZen.com We all have dreams and goals in life. They may be different, but most of them require money. Yes, even that little off-grid house you want to build in the woods. Buying a home, sending your kids to college, or retiring early enough to still enjoy […]
Who Pays More for Car Insurance: The Soccer Mom or Retired Dentist?
Ever wondered why your friends have lower (or higher) auto insurance premiums than you do? Well, there are a lot of variables that go into it. When determining your car insurance rates, companies look at a range of different factors, from gender to employment status. Based on where you fall under each of the categories, […]
5 Actionable Steps to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
How familiar does this scenario sound? You check your bank account and see your direct deposit from your job just came through. Your excitement lasts for about two minutes before you realize the entire paycheck will be gone within a couple of weeks after paying for your bills and expenses. Over half of Americans live […]
Investing Tactics all 30-Somethings Need to Learn
When a person reaches their 30s, they’re usually well into their careers, and begin to realize it’s time to invest in their financial future. Some people may understand the importance of investing their money earlier in life, and other people learn it a little too late in life. The good news is someone starting in […]
5 Simple Money-Saving Tips That Won’t Impact Your Lifestyle
One of the biggest arguments I hear about frugality is that it often requires considerable lifestyle changes. It means you can’t go eating out all the time, or taking that vacation you long for, or upgrading your phone. In a way this is a fair point; saving money generally does involve some considerable lifestyle changes; […]
The Best Ways To Cut Down On Monthly Outgoings
These days, everyone is looking for more ways to keep costs down and watch their savings grow. For whatever reason, you need to modify your spending routine, and there are plenty of ways to do this without it impacting too heavily on your quality of life. In today’s post, you’ll read the top five best […]
How your Small Business can benefit from Doing Work Overseas
Doing work overseas can seem very daunting to a small business that’s only just established itself in the UK. What with different languages, trade markets and business cultures around the globe, it’s easy to see why as a small business the prospect of expanding overseas can be quite off-putting. However, there are so many reasons […]
Change Your Life in 2016. Here’s How
Have you ever tipped less than 10%? I’m not talking about takeout, that’s a different story. I’m talking about a restaurant experience — where you walk in, order something to eat, enjoy endless refills of water and bread, have a lovely time, and leave a few hours later. Of course you haven’t. You’re not a […]
The Benefits of Early Tax Planning For Montreal Residents
One of the most dreaded times of the year for most people is tax time and getting their income tax paperwork filed correctly can be a bit of a chore. Most people wait until the last minute to file their taxes, which can cause them to miss many things that can save them money. The […]
Two Ways to Get Cheap Tickets to MLB and NHL Games
We are very into sports in our house. What can I say; we’re from Pittsburgh! As much as we love watching them on TV, there’s something magical about going to see a game live and in person. The problem is that tickets to see said games can get crazy expensive. So here are two hacks […]