Having the right mattress on your bed is more important than you may realize. Sleeping on the wrong type of mattress can lead to a range of health problems, including aches and pains in your body, insomnia, and interrupted sleep. But, with so many different mattresses on the market today all claiming to be the […]
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How Much Interest Does $1 Million Earn a Year?
Confession time: I want to be a millionaire. It’s a cultural and financial goal for me- I want to enter the hallowed ranks of millionaires, and I want to have the financial security that it can provide. I’m diligently saving and investing, but it occurred to me that I should know a bit more about the […]
4 Simple Steps to File a PPI Claim
There are millions of unsuspecting consumers that have been mis-sold Payment Protection Plan (PPI) in the UK. This policy was sold alongside mortgages, loans, credit cards and store cards. PPI is actually a good product as it is supposed to cover the repayment of the loan you’ve taken out, should you have fallen ill or […]
Favorite Things to Buy At Costco
I’ve talked before about Costco. It’s a great place to stock up on grocery items that you use frequently or to save money on grocery shopping. Gotta love those bulk items! I’ve compiled a list of my favorite things to buy at Costco for y’all today. I’m a picky eater, and I only need to […]
Is Ikea Furniture Worth It?
A trip to Ikea is practically a rite of passage for everyone moving into their first apartment. I can tell you how many friends of mine have an Ikea coffee table because it’s all of them. Ikea furniture is worth it to a cash-strapped college kid, or someone working part-time. It saves money and ensures you […]
Toolkit
These tools will help in your journey to financial freedom. Budgeting and Investment Tools Planning is one of the best ways to keep things on track. Here are a few tools that can help. Get a super simple net worth tracker Get a super simple budget template Mint.com Vertex 42s debt reduction calculator Personal Finance […]
Healthy Costco Foods To Add To Your Grocery List
Americans are notoriously bad eaters. A 2013 study confirmed we’re in last place when it comes to health stats among similarly wealthy democracies. We eat too much unhealthy food, in too large quantities, and we don’t move enough. Bulk stores, like Costco, have become a staple of the American grocery shopping routine. While it might seem […]
Pros and Cons of Buying Rental Properties in Different Cities
If you have been thinking about getting into the business of rental properties, there are many things to consider such as the number of units should you purchase and the amount you should spend just to name two. But one other consideration you don’t want to overlook is the idea of buying property in a […]
Money Challenges For Kids
When I was a kid my grandpa made me a deal. For every quarter I saved, he would match a dollar, and we’d put the lot of it in my bank account. I wish someone would make me that deal now! Money challenges for kids are a great way to teach them the importance of […]
Looking for Real Estate Investments in Perth? Here are the Top Suburbs to Consider
This year (2017), West Australia is being considered a separate market to other states because the property market here is on the constant move. Buyers are no longer hesitant to buy just because prices are deemed to “reduce more”. It’s high time to buy, and the real question here is where? If you’re looking to […]