There’s something behind that old adage “honesty is the best policy” — at least when it comes to managing your money. Lies — no matter how big or how small — have a lot of power over your finances. Spin the wrong ones when managing your money, and you could be wasting dollar after dollar as you fib your way through life. A…
Following smart money management tips is an important skill for everyone who wants to take control of their finances and lead a stable life. People who don’t know how to manage their finances may end up with high debts. As a result, they may also lose their credibility as an individual. Are you a person who spends too much and doesn’t have the…
Before you decide to buy a house or a car, consider your finances. Does your family budget reflect healthy spending habits? The family budget can be difficult, or it can be simple. For sure, it is one of the most mysterious aspects of the home, proving hard to control. The truth is, budgeting is not that hard if you just make an effort…
If someone had told me a few years ago that I’d be doling out personal financial planning advice, I wouldn’t have believed you. For as long as I can remember, I have been in debt. This is partly because I manage on a very tight budget. But also because, to me, financial planning is for those that actually have money. It’s not for…
In our world today, it’s impossible to survive without having a source of income. But what if I told you that getting fired is not always something bad? Accessing the essentials and luxuries of life heavily depends on your ability to acquire (buy) them. For a number of individuals, being employed is the best way for them to get income. Well, people are…
It’s normal to assume that once you leave college or reach a certain age, you should get a job. But just because everybody does get a job, it doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do. Here are a few reasons why: 1. You get what you work for. When you get a job, you’re usually only paid for the time that you actually…