Having a wedding is not something that you can decide on today and have it done by tomorrow. There is a lot of planning that needs to be done and part of the planning process includes financial planning. In fact, financial planning when you want to have a wedding is one of the biggest things […]
We live in uncertain economic times, far removed from the halcyon days so enjoyed by the boomer generation. The global population keeps rising, humanity faces numerous challenges, and entire industries are besieged by the march of technology (even as it brings fresh industries into existence). What’s more, the gig economy — while good for some […]
Planning ahead for your taxes is important. Those that do not make any sort of plans for their taxes will find themselves suddenly faced with the burden of preparing their tax returns. They will also have to face budgeting issues when they find out how much they actually owe in taxes. It is important to […]
For some people, tax season is like hitting a mini lottery; they enjoy a substantial return that they use to pay off debt, buy home furnishings or even plan a vacation. However, for most people, it comes with an enormous amount of stress and uncertainty. With the ever-changing tax laws and deductions from one year […]
Mobile phones have come a long way in recent years. Incredibly detailed touchscreens, a host of downloadable applications and 4G wireless connectivity are a few advancements which have served to define the industry. Still, not all of us can afford cutting-edge models such as the new iPhone expected to be unveiled in September. Those who […]
Finding the right financing deal is essential to the survival and growth of your business. However, this is not easy to achieve if you have a poor business credit score. Your business credit score can have a significant impact on your ability to secure a favorable business loan. If you want to get the best […]
Contrary to popular belief this is not something that started with the coming of the space age. Money has always had an abstract value. The value for which you get when you use paper money or coins is an implied value. This means that the object that you are using as currency is in itself […]
When you are budgeting for four years to be spent on a college campus, it can be easy and quite tempting to believe that your costs will be limited to only those line item expenses such as tuition, books, fees, and room and board. That just isn’t the case, though. Many students and parents will […]
The beginning of a new year can be liberating for people who struggled financially in the past. Flipping the calendar from 2015 to 2016 encourages everyone to reevaluate their lives. An important part of this renewed look is a review of your finances. Recent economic problems have hit families, couples, and individuals hard, leading to […]
As consumers, we think much more about comparing products rather than comparing methods of payment. Cash, debit cards and credit cards are seen as interchangeable when stopping for gas or buying food. This assumption is common among most consumers because retailers have made buying with cash or card incredibly easy. For example, we can swipe […]