Tag Archive for: personal finances

How Online Learning Helps Students Move Forward in the Pandemic

The way people do things has changed drastically during the pandemic. There are a lot of things you may be familiar with that have become different right now. From work to school, people have been forced to adapt and adjust to how things have moved from outside the home to within their homes.   Online […]

5 Everyday Practices That Will Help You Better Manage Your Finances

One lesson to learn from the Coronavirus pandemic is the importance of having an emergency fund. The onset of this pandemic saw many people enter into a panic mode after losing their jobs and sources of income. The cases of depression and hopelessness have since heightened ,as people work towards re-establishing themselves. The truth is […]

How Religious Beliefs Can Affect Your Finances

Religious beliefs may have a huge influence on important life decisions. It’s not uncommon for individuals to reject a job offer from a business that goes against their faith values. Indeed, people need a reference pattern in terms of what is right or wrong.   Emotional engagement, intuition, factual information will play a crucial role […]

Should You Really Plan Your Funeral Now?

Before you click to another post thinking this one will be depressing – wait!   Funerals and death? It’s obviously not the nicest subject to discuss. The thing is, this is something that will happen to literally every single person in the world, and avoiding the conversation doesn’t stave off the time you have. Talking […]

5 Ideas To Reduce Your Driving Costs

Owning a car can get pretty expensive: there are the purchase costs, insurance, fuel, and the repairs. Fortunately, there are lots of ways that you can reduce your driving expenses. Here are five ideas to help you start saving.   1 . Regular maintenance   When you own a vehicle you must schedule regular maintenance […]

The Financial Perks Of Downsizing

Contrary to popular belief, bigger isn’t always better. A smaller home can have many advantages, such as reducing clutter and making easier to clean and maintain. Smaller homes can also save you money in most cases. Below are just some of the financial perks of downsizing. Reduced rent/mortgage A smaller home is likely to be […]

Time For A New Place To Call Home?

If you are planning on selling your home, we have some great tips to help you. After all, selling your property can be a daunting experience, so you will want to make sure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. So, let’s take a look at some pieces of advice that can help you through […]

What Happens To Your Debts When You Pass Away?

Our debts stay with us until we pay them off. But what happens if you pass away before you’ve had a chance to pay off your debts? Are they written off, or are your loved ones expected to pay the remaining debt? This post explains what happens to debts after death. Consult with an attorney […]

Startup Business? Don’t Make These Catastrophic Financial Mistakes!

Each year, thousands of Americans ignite the spark of their entrepreneurial spirit and start new businesses. They do so with the aspiration of building a brand and working towards some sense of financial freedom. The sad truth is that some of those people end up making mistakes during their crucial startup stages. As a result, […]

5 Things You (Maybe) Didn’t Know Were Tax Deductions

Most of us, whether running a business or filing taxes as an individual want to ensure that we are as efficient as possible at holding on to as much money as possible and reducing our tax burden as effectively as possible. However, many of us simply are not aware of the various deductions we could […]