If you are seeking a new job, or if you are in the type of industry that requires you to be constantly evolving, such as Information Technology, you need to invest in a professional resume (from the french resume) or Curriculum Vitae as they are traditionally known. Why should I invest in a professional [...]
I have been very fortunate and I have recently won some money, and when interest rates are so low it is something of a quandary to decide where to invest this money to receive the best returns. Three term investments I want to split my investments into three different parts. The first part I want [...]
Car insurance, this is a place where we can spend a lot of money, or we can save a lot of money. Car insurance is usually based on the type of car you drive, your lifestyle, driving habits, history, sex, age and occupation. In fact occupations, and how they effect car insurance premiums are the [...]
With so much property available on today’s market, competition in the housing sector is incredibly fierce and if you want to sell your house, you need to become proactive. Any Realtor is obviously keen to sell as much of the property in their portfolios as they can, but how do you ensure that they [...]
Credit card debt in itself isn’t actually a bad thing, but bad credit card debt is another matter. In a recession and the during the credit crunch most borrowing is viewed as a burden to best be avoided, because if you lose your income there is sure to be trouble. Do you need a [...]
If you are planning to change the look of your home and like many other people, have a specific decorating budget in mind, read on for a few bright ideas. Decorating styles Decorating can be fun, especially if you want to get a little creative. Bear in mind the inherent style of your home, but [...]
Budget Gardening is a great pastime for many reasons. Firstly it gets you out of the house to breathe in some fresh air, rather than sitting around indoors. Secondly there is a lot to be gained in the way of self satisfaction from tending a garden. Thirdly, and very importantly as far as this article [...]
The habit of responsible saving is one that you can try to teach your children from a young age. The wonderful and timeless icon, “the piggy bank” is available in not just the shape of a pig, but is made in many different guises and there will certainly be one that captures the imagination of [...]
A budget is a simple thing to implement, but how do you ensure that it is effective from the start and that your budget is as far as possible, future proof. Once you realize that a budget is important for everyone, including yourself, it is important to structure it in the correct way. What’s in [...]
I was having dinner with friends last week and we were discussing the cost of property. One of the group is 36 year old Sheila, a teacher, and she was telling us about her neighbor who was selling an almost identical property to Sheila’s home. The asking price was 20 % below the amount Sheila [...]
