All women want to look like a million dollars regardless of their budget. Here’s how to look not only stylish but expensive whilst on a budget. Have you ever wondered how some women just look like money? These women can wear a simple white t-shirt with jeans and somehow look like they just stepped out […]
It’s a fact that the boring old home budget is the cornerstone of a robust Financial Plan. A well-planned home budget ensures that you don’t overspend and overleverage, and that you’ve got enough dough left over every month to put away for your family’s future. Here are five things to consider while preparing a home […]
Health care isn’t cheap while you’re working, and it can continue to consume your budget even when you’re retired and covered under Medicare. When you add up the expenses, Fidelity estimates that the average couple retiring at age 65 in 2017 will spend $275,000 on health care costs, including Medicare premiums and out-of-pocket expenses, or […]
Everywhere you go online there seems to be advice about how to save money and manage a budget. Often, these tips are only useful if you already have some money stored away in savings or if you have a well-paying job. It’s just as important, if not more so that people struggling with a low […]
It’s always a big day out heading to Ikea. So whether you love a trip there – or your heart sinks at the very thought, you’ll want to make the most of it. Step in the Money Saving Expert website, founded by financial guru Martin Lewis. The site’s experts and users have put together a […]
Spring is only a couple of weeks away, but homeowners are still reeling from the cost of their winter electrical bills. With this in mind, Electrical Systems Instructor at Surry Community College Joey Boles is making some suggestions on how homeowners can save money on their electrical bill during the winter and year-round. “The top […]
Identity theft and identity fraud refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. How can you slow down ID THEFT? Monitor your credit report. Shred any unused document with identifying information like your name, account number […]
THOSE toy cars you remember playing with as a child could now be worth a fortune. This year marks the 50th anniversary of miniature car favourites Hot Wheels and the 65th anniversary of Matchbox, and their values have gone up dramatically over the years, according to research by GoCompare.com. As with any car, current prices […]
The average American homeowner pays $2,535 for oil heat and $732 for gas over the October to March winter season — that’s a lot of money, and there are ways to bring that down. Electricity and the environment It heated up the bed quickly and was fun to cuddle — and of course, it was […]
Studies show that most Americans worry that their savings will fall short in retirement. It’s a reasonable concern. The average household spends more than $40,000 per year in retirement, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, yet the average person only collects less than $17,000 in Social Security. Are you on track to make up […]
Many people are struggling to keep up with the monthly repayments on their mortgage bonds, cars, credit cards and loans. The first sign that you are over-indebted is when you fall behind on your repayments. If you creditors’ attorneys come after you, you will have to pay legal costs in addition to your original debt […]
Spring break is almost here, so it’s officially time to pack up your swimsuit and beach reads and get some much-needed vitamin D. But don’t worry if you haven’t made any travel plans yet — here are tips on booking and where to go without breaking the bank. Booking tips To get the best deal […]
