Have you filed your taxes? If not, maybe you should, but not for the reasons you’d normally think about. Angela Nahodil is good for another year. She filed her taxes at the end of January. She did hers in about 20 minutes with Turbo Tax. Other people are turning to places like Jackson Hewitt Tax […]
Save money by opting out of pricey dinners and jewels – just make sure your honey is cool with it first. When Yvette Pappoe first started dating her now-fiance, they attempted the traditional Valentine’s Day restaurant dinner. But Cupid had other plans in mind. As the two headed out into the cold to find a […]
Adopting a savings mentality is not only good for you and your family; it’s good for your country. This is the underlying message of a report accompanying the latest Savings Index figures, released by Investec and the Gordon Institute of Business (GIBS). South Africans’ propensity to save has declined for the past seven years in […]
When we think of our “golden years”, we like to imagine ourselves living comfortably, financially independent, able to enjoy the simple things but perhaps also travelling, taking up a hobby, and so on. The sad reality is that many retirees are struggling to meet their basic monthly expenses. A recent article in Personal Finance, based […]
Did you know that 40 percent of engagements occur between Dec. 1 and Feb. 14? Wedding planning can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know where to start. Prioritizing is key.The venue and date are your top priorities. “You want to pick vendors who are professional, who are detail-oriented, who are experienced,” said Marcel Lanoux, […]
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis warns people with direct debits could be wasting hundreds of pounds every month. Appearing on ITVs daytime favourite This Morning, Mr Lewis claims a simple direct debit audit could save bank account holders money and the trick can be done from your own home. One lucky customer used his hack […]
One of the most important things you can learn in life is how to save money. It’s the first stride in getting where you want to be. Studies show that those with a savings plan, regardless of income, are more likely to spend less than they earn. Living within your means is the best approach […]
This is what individual experts have to say generally about an issue that affects each person differently—if you want personalized advice you should see a financial planner. Think Outside the Box It’s hard to argue that your student would be better off not going to college, given all of the statistics to the contrary: Just […]
Many of us dream of owning a property by the sea, but are put off by the price tag. Whilst many coastal properties are expensive, this isn’t a general rule and there are some bargains to be had out there. Here are a few tips for saving money on real estate by the sea. Search […]
Faisal Shah Abdul Nazar, 31, Indian, QAQC Engineer “For Indians, the main purpose to come to the Gulf is to be able to save money. Because I saved money from my previous jobs in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, saving in the UAE is not a problem. The living expenses in other countries are lower than […]
A typical first-time homebuyer pays thousands of dollars more than an experienced buyer would pay for the same house, according to research from two housing economists. First-time buyers overpaid an average of about $2,200, or 0.79%, for their homes, according to senior economist Jessica Shui and economist Shriya Murthy of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. […]
The United States equity market experienced a sudden bout of volatility last week Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average logged its largest point decline, closing down just over 1 175 points, although it had briefly dropped nearly 1 600 points during the day. It was the index’s largest one-day percentage decline since August 2011. The ripples were […]
