America Saves Week is Feb. 26 – March 3, and with tax return season upon us, now is a great time to think about stashing some extra cash in savings. Don’t have a specific savings goal? How about vacation, school, retirement or emergency fund savings? It’s not as hard as it may seem, and it […]
A FINANCIAL expert has revealed the money saving tips you need to know to make your kid a millionaire. It could be as easy as simply putting £5.50 aside in a pension fund every day until your child reaches the age of ten. Over time and due to compound interest and tax breaks, the money […]
Many people think more money will give them freedom. However for some of us, money becomes a trap. More money is not a bad thing, but being able to enjoy it or grow it follows mental freedom first. You cannot peg your existence on it. Ken thinks more money will sort him out and given […]
Learn the macro trends You don’t need to know why stocks are volatile, just that they are. How well you understand global inflation isn’t going to influence the outcome of your investment, Holzmann said. “What it will do, is give you sort of peace of mind that you understand — at least to some level […]
Buying things when they’re on sale is a great way to avoid overspending. But unless you are diligent to take the difference between the regular price and the sale price and actually deposit that into a savings account, are you really saving money? Nope. You’re just spending less. And you can spend less right through […]
How long have you had your mattress? If it is at least seven years old, then it is probably time to get a new one, especially if you have not been able to sleep comfortably for a while. There are a lot of things to consider when buying a mattress, as there are many types […]
We repeatedly are told to prepare for retirement during our working years. But what if that milestone is quickly approaching and you’re nowhere near ready? If you’re anxious about retiring, you’re not alone, but rather than fear what lies ahead, you can take steps to be prepared financially. Here are a few ways to salvage […]
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Many Americans struggle to put money away and are living paycheck to paycheck. America Saves Week is February 26 – March 3. The idea is to help people gain the tools the need to save money for the long run by making some changes. Tom Jacobs from Jacobs Financial Services joined us in studio to […]
Five-year-old Kennedy O’Neal’s morning routine is to eat breakfast at the counter in her kitchen while she counts the change and small bills in the glass jar she uses as a piggy bank. She guesses she has about $60 in there right now. That includes $5 she got from the tooth fairy for a top […]
The squeeze on individual taxpayers continued in this year’s budget with increased Vat and fuel levies, almost no fiscal-drag relief and a below-inflation increase in the medical tax credit that whittled away this benefit. This year’s additional burden comes on the back of a steady increase in income tax and indirect taxes over the past […]
When trying to save money, it is smart to utilize habits that are easy to implement and simple to maintain. Whether or not we decide to utilize straightforward savings practices can mean the difference between fiscal security and financial vulnerability. In other words, if it’s easy to save, we save. If we make having a […]
Want to dine out without paying an arm and a leg? Here are some money saving tips that won’t take a bite out of your budget. If you want to go out find gift cards at a discounted rate. Try giftcards.com or restaurants.com. Do your research and ask for deals. Many times kids, seniors and […]
