One of the reasons many are still confused with money matters such as budgeting, basic personal finance, loans, and investing is because there are a lot of terms to remember and complicated issues to watch out for. However, gaining knowledge about these topics can do wonders to help you manage your money wisely and more […]
Should I save money or Pay off Debt – The Better Option
When you want to choose between the two short term goals, a debate quickly ensues. Being held by debts can be a stressing experience and to make a worthwhile comeback to the right path, you may be required to make some serious changes to your lifestyle. While debt can’t be ignored, you still need to […]
How Not To Make Your Wallet Weep During A Stag Do
If you have just been appointed the best man for your buddy’s wedding, you must be feeling pretty great. Give a killer speech, keep the rings safe, organise a stag party of epic proportions, and you would instantly become a part of the best man hall of fame. Easy, right? Wrong. Being a best man […]
5 Smart Ways to Lower the Amount of Taxes You’ll Owe
As was widely reported, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the new tax law) made important changes to the tax code. These changes included different tax brackets and rates, dramatic changes to corporate taxation, doubling the estate tax threshold, amongst many others. The new tax law took effect December 22, 2017, and will mean many […]
How I Recovered From $15,000 in Credit Card Debt
When I was a college student, I was far too young and uneducated to take on the responsibility of credit card ownership – but that didn’t stop me. Because of some very bad spending habits, I managed to amass an insane amount of debt in just a little over two years. Once my last credit […]