Let’s face it—managing personal finances is not the most pleasurable task in life, and takes a lot of work. However, when you do work at it, you will feel like you’re in control of your life. If you need some help on how to jump start your money managing plans, here’s a quick guide to […]
Find Your Way in a Day Trading Chat Room
If you’re new to the world of day trading, you may find posting that first post in a day trading chat room even more intimidating than finding that first stock trade. We’ve put together a list of our seven ten tips for day trading chat rooms. With these tips in hand you’ll be sure to […]
Making Your Income Last Through Retirement
A very small percentage of South Africans are able to retire comfortably. Planning is essential to ensure you have sufficient funds to last the rest of your life. The consequences of your decisions can sometimes only begin to appear a few years into your retirement. It is therefore important to assess your financial position and […]
Best Ways to Keep Personal Finance on Track
It is never too late to get your personal finance under control and prepare for the future. Many of us think we have all the time in the world to think about the future, and pretty soon you are old enough where you realize that you should have cared more and you should more to […]
Sharing the Household Finance Responsibility Does Not Make You Less of a Man
The old “head of the household” title is now long gone and today comes sharing duties in regards to shopping, child care, and chores are part of the norm, so handling the household finances should be as well. Both you and your spouse should be on the same page when it comes to spending, savings, […]
It’s Time to Fix Cold Weather Money Wasting Mistakes
For most of the United States, temperatures have dipped close to freezing temperatures at night so, although we have still seen surprisingly warm days into November, your heat probably has been running pretty regularly by now. The almost non-existent gas bills that you have been enjoying the past six months or so are about to […]
Three Places Men Tend to Waste Money
Though stereotypes would have you believe that women are the big spenders, studies have revealed that men often spend more money than women in many categories. As a guy, you probably already know what your weak spots are, and it’s likely that you’re not alone. Most guys, in fact, tend to spend too much money […]
Bitcoin 101: Embracing the Trend
In 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto envisioned an electronic cash system that existed outside the influence of major financial institutions, a means of sending money from one person to another without having to entrust it to a bank. He (or she – Nakomoto’s identity remains a mystery to this day) dubbed this new currency ‘bitcoin.’ Nakamoto stressed […]
Three Financial Questions Every New Father Should Be Able to Answer
Becoming a father is arguably the most important milestone in any man’s life; however, with the reality of fatherhood comes great responsibility. Taking care of both of yourself and your family can be incredibly daunting. After all, all fathers want to play the role of protector in regard to keeping their family safe and secure, […]
4 Ways You Are Hurting Your Credit Score
To get the best rates available when it comes to getting a credit card, loan, or mortgage, your credit score is the largest factor to deciding your approval, based on if you have a past of being a responsible borrower. With any of the three credit bureaus offering a free copy of your credit report […]