Not everyone has enough time (or money) to dedicate their lives to muscle building. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be an activity that takes 100% of your time or funds. Contrary to popular belief, putting on muscle mass can be a part-time gig for many people. The key is finding the most efficient ways to… Read more
6 Home Repairs to Do Yourself and When to Hire a Professional
One of the most frustrating parts of owning a home is facing the responsibility of making repairs when things go wrong. Unlike renters, homeowners don’t have the luxury of calling a landlord to deal with the issue. Oftentimes, homeowners want to save money, so they choose to make repairs themselves. If done incorrectly, though, these… Read more
Here Are 10 Ways to Be A Good Boss
You want to create a great environment for your team so they can be successful, but where on earth do you start? Good bosses have realistic expectations of themselves and others. What the world needs now are more great bosses. Even if you’re not one yet, there’s always room to improve. Here are ten ways… Read more
Easiest Way Ever To Know How Much Money You Need For Retirement
Hello everyone, I have a guest post today, Jon writes at Money Smart Guides, a personal finance blog dedicated to helping readers get out of debt and start investing for their future. He has written a book, Seven Steps To Early Retirement, which breaks down early retirement into basic steps so that you can successfully… Read more
A guide to moving house: clearing out & setting up
Moving house is one of those life necessities. Its not always simple and it requires a fair bit of planning, but its a wonderful opportunity to refresh your style and make yourself a new home. One of the pleasure of moving house it making the most of the ‘‘out with the old, in with the… Read more
Three ways to slim down your wallet
I think you can tell a lot by looking at a person’s wallet. Like a watch, or how they dress, it is a very personal item, and a lot of very important things are inside, be it a credit card or a picture of a loved one. Mine is really bulky and for as much… Read more
Give Yourself the Gift of Good Credit
From stocking stuffers to big family meals, the holidays bring plenty of opportunities for festivity, generosity and celebration … as well as overspending. More than 60% of Americans said they felt pressured to break their budget on gifts, travel, social gatherings and even donations in 2019 – and by January 2020, the average American had… Read more
7 Effective Ways to Stretch Your Meal Money
Now that the holidays are behind us many people will be trying to tighten their belts – in more ways than one. Diets will begin as we all try to shed those extra pounds gained by overindulging in rich, decadent foods. At the same time, holiday spending guilt will no doubt force others to slash… Read more
Items You May Forget To Include In Your Budget
You wouldn’t forget to include your rent or car payment in your budget, but chances are you are forgetting one of these items. These irregular payments can often be overlooked. While it may not be a big issue to work it into a budget for some, it could be a major inconvenience for others. Be… Read more
Why you need to fix your credit NOW
They say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the next best time is now. The same goes for your credit score. I know, it’s annoying, and it can be tedious to look into years of financial data, and find out why your credit score is low. But it is… Read more
4 Things You Should NEVER Do While Traveling
Traveling can and should be a rewarding experience. However, it’s fairly easy for an exciting trip to a new city to devolve into a living nightmare if you’re not careful. Indeed, even savvy travelers may occasionally make mistakes that drastically affect the quality of their trip. As such, whether you’re hitting the road for business… Read more
How to Earn (and Save) on a No-Income Budget
If you’re out of work right now, you aren’t alone. Millions of Americans have had their lives and livelihoods upended by COVID-19. But just because you don’t have an active income doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from a budget: In fact, it’s even more important to have a financial game plan in place as you… Read more