Need an extra push to move your investments around? Try a shot of liquid courage. Some Reddit users shared their tendency to make drunk financial choices that were actually positive. User sealclubber281 wrote that he checked his bank account and was shocked to see that his tax refund had disappeared — until he remembered that […]
Like most Americans, you probably want to get through your taxes as quickly as possible. However, do not rush through your return so quickly that you simply take the standard deduction and ignore deductions that can bring you a healthy refund. Consider these commonly overlooked tax deductions. For the 2018 tax year, fewer of us […]
The price of the car This one should be pretty straight forward, but make sure you take a look at the price of the vehicles that you’re looking at. If you’re planning on paying for it monthly, take a look at how much it will cost you a month. Also make sure that you check […]
MUMS and dads – you are past the midway point of the half-term break. But if the kids are still driving you crazy, it might be time to escape from the house and enjoy a day out. Here, Natasha Rachel Smith, consumer affairs editor at TopCashBack, has put together tips on how to treat the […]
The tinsel has come down and made way for the red and white month of love. According to The Knot 2015 Real Weddings study, a staggering 38% of couples get engaged between the months of November and February; making it the true “proposal season.” With romance in the air, possible pressure from partners or getting […]
Imagine the last financial crisis you had. It was likely something you didn’t expect, but you needed to handle right away. Maybe you blew a tire on the way to dinner. Maybe your refrigerator went kaput. Maybe you had an unexpected medical bill. The common thread here is that all of these things are minor […]
Have you filed your taxes? If not, maybe you should, but not for the reasons you’d normally think about. Angela Nahodil is good for another year. She filed her taxes at the end of January. She did hers in about 20 minutes with Turbo Tax. Other people are turning to places like Jackson Hewitt Tax […]
Save money by opting out of pricey dinners and jewels – just make sure your honey is cool with it first. When Yvette Pappoe first started dating her now-fiance, they attempted the traditional Valentine’s Day restaurant dinner. But Cupid had other plans in mind. As the two headed out into the cold to find a […]
Adopting a savings mentality is not only good for you and your family; it’s good for your country. This is the underlying message of a report accompanying the latest Savings Index figures, released by Investec and the Gordon Institute of Business (GIBS). South Africans’ propensity to save has declined for the past seven years in […]
When we think of our “golden years”, we like to imagine ourselves living comfortably, financially independent, able to enjoy the simple things but perhaps also travelling, taking up a hobby, and so on. The sad reality is that many retirees are struggling to meet their basic monthly expenses. A recent article in Personal Finance, based […]
Did you know that 40 percent of engagements occur between Dec. 1 and Feb. 14? Wedding planning can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know where to start. Prioritizing is key.The venue and date are your top priorities. “You want to pick vendors who are professional, who are detail-oriented, who are experienced,” said Marcel Lanoux, […]
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis warns people with direct debits could be wasting hundreds of pounds every month. Appearing on ITVs daytime favourite This Morning, Mr Lewis claims a simple direct debit audit could save bank account holders money and the trick can be done from your own home. One lucky customer used his hack […]
