As new year’s resolutions are still at a high, people are still striving to lose weight, have a more positive attitude, and, of course, save money. Saving money isn’t an easy task for anyone, as we all spend money every day. Saving money and living on a budget is something all college students away from home have […]
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Feeding your family nutritious meals on a small budget
Nearly 47-million Americans rely on the federal food assistance program. But a new study found it does not cover half of what healthy diet costs. Stephanie Thomas wanted to make healthy meals for her family, but it was not easy on a tight budget. “I had to get the cheaper brand, the less expensive brand, […]
2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy in Tech
For investors in search of reliable, steady growth and maybe a bit of income, these two stocks look like slam dunks. Though they play in different sandboxes, Adobe and Microsoft aren’t strangers. The two tech leaders announced a strategic partnership about a year-and-a-half ago, and have since expanded the relationship. Microsoft and its Azure cloud […]
3 Stocks for Baby Boomers to Reach Their Goals
Investors looking to achieve financial targets for retirement should consider these timely opportunities. The world’s its oyster Danny Vena (Netflix): While having a portfolio packed with dividend payers can be an important part of any retirement plan, including an element of growth will help ensure those funds will endure. Choosing a company in the early […]
Liz Weston: What good financial advice looks like
Good financial advice can help you achieve your life goals. Bad financial advice can cost you a fortune and leave you worse off than if you had tried to go it alone. Unfortunately, you’re still on your own in trying to determine the good advice from the bad. The U.S. Department of Labor has delayed […]
Reasons why your budget keeps failing
Instead of giving up on budgeting, you can look for reasons why your budget your budget is not working for you and find solutions to your budgeting issues. You might have a budget but it might keep failing. Creating a budget is easy but sticking to the budget is the hard part. There might be […]
Finance guru Andrew Hallam’s new guide for expats wanting to become wealthy
The personal finance author and former high school teacher Andrew Hallam is heading back to the UAE later this month as part of his mission to help expatriates invest more effectively. During the trip he will also be talking about his latest tome, Millionaire Expat: How to Build Wealth Living Overseas, published this month, the second edition […]
Save thousands on your summer holiday by booking this month
Find a bargain by staying away from traditional Spanish and Portuguese hotspots or jetting to new long-haul destinations Booking your summer getaway in January can save you thousands – particularly if you’re a family wishing to travel in the peak summer months. Early booking discounts of as much as 25pc are up for grabs this […]
Are Your Money Beliefs Holding You Back?
If you are bravely marching forward into the New Year with aspirations to improve your financial wellness, it is important that you are aware of the role your financial attitudes and beliefs have in shaping your future. These beliefs help explain key differences between savers, spenders, and people who try to avoid money matters completely. […]
9 Steps to Get You Ready to Move Abroad
Whether you’re moving to London to study abroad for a year or working in Bali indefinitely, the process is entirely manageable. It’s finally happening: After weeks, months, even years of dedication, hard work, and patience, you’ve been offered an opportunity to live abroad and experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. After you’ve shared the very exciting news […]
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: Seven steps to keep your data secure
Nearly half of consumers surveyed recently reported being a victim of fraud in the previous year — a far higher tally than earlier surveys indicated. And an estimated $50 billion is lost each year to financial scams. That’s particularly devastating for older victims who have less time to recover from losses. Here are seven tips […]
Are stocks expensive? That depends…
How cheap or expensive are stocks? This is one of the more interesting investing debates, and a very confusing question for institutions and individuals alike. It often leads to fear, paralysis or bad decision-making, or some combination of the three. We were reminded of this recently courtesy of a Wall Street Journal article with the […]