Personal Finance Articles

Finance » Personal Finance | By Ranju Kumar @ Wednesday, 16th July 2008 @ 2:12 AM

Although recent rises in living costs are seeing Britons of all ages and backgrounds face a rise in financial pressures, it appears that some are being affected more severely than others, a new study indicates. In research carried out by Money Expert, it was revealed that those who have their own home have a greater weekly expenditure compared to people renting a property. Overall, it was indicated that homeowners have a weekly total expenditure of 216 pounds and 60 pence. Meanwhile, tena... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By John Trauth @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 5:58 PM

Do I have enough money to retire? That is a question that 77 million baby boomers are asking themselves. Many do not retire simply because they don't know the answer. And they are right to be fearful. Studies have shown that, based on their current savings, 60% of Americans will not be able to sustain their present lifestyle in retirement! The most common advice you will hear from the financial community is that you will need 80% of your pre-retirement annual salary. Frankly, th... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Brian Higdon @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 6:04 AM

If you're unhappy with your financial situation, a personal budget could be the key to resolving your problems and getting back on track. Most people cringe at the words "personal budget" and hardly anyone looks forward to creating and using a budget. However, once you start and use a budget, you'll be amazed at the change in your financial life. As you look over your finances, particularly if you're struggling with debt and having difficulty just stretching your pa... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Jim Brown @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 8:16 PM

Many people are searching for investment opportunities that will provide financial stability during the later years of life. The investment efforts might seem risky to those that are not very familiar with how investments work or how income is obtained after a certain amount of time of buying stocks and bonds. Most banking customers will use investment accounts to build a solid nest egg so that they can retire and live comfortably for the rest of their life. Using the sound advice of investment ... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Amit Kheterpal @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 6:44 PM

We all have financial hardships at one time or the other. In these recessionary times it is always likely that you will lose a job or see inflationary pressures destroy your monthly budgets. In all these hard times people tend to generally go for options so that they have enough liquid cash. That said the first thing that your mind races to is your retirement savings. The lure of that easy cash that you stashed away in some form of investment or the other is so strong that is very likely... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By caroline south @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 1:16 AM

There is no doubt that every one at some point in their life has run into financial trouble. It is not always possible to plan for those unknowns that occur in life such as the washing machine breaking down that needs fixing or the car needs sorting. When these surprises pop up they need to be dealt with fast but you may not always have the money to hand. Every year hundreds of thousands of people find they just don't have the money to pay for life's emergencies or even cover th... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Jerry Leung @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 8:34 AM

We probably purchase something everyday. Today you may need to buy two bottles of milk and on the next day you may need to buy some bread for your breakfast. However, what you have to understand here is that you should purchase smartly so that you will be able to save some money. First of all, you should try to avoid impulse purchase. As a matter of fact, a lot of people are really victims of impulse purchase. As a result you will buy more than you need. You will also buy something that y... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Jerry Leung @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 8:04 AM

Dining out can be something very expensive. However, there are still ways for you to save money when eating out. Here are some tips for you. In fact, the first question you should try to ask yourself is that do you really need to be eating out? This is very important. It will be a lot cheaper if you cook yourself. You can just compare the price of a bag of pasta and the price of ordering a small dish of pasta in a restaurant and you will know that the cost of cooking at home will only be ... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Ranju Kumar @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 4:57 AM

For the average person finding a loan is a myriad of paperwork and a lot of legal jargon that is not easily understood. If you are in debt and need a loan to get your finances straightened out, you should check out cheap loans. They are available if you know where to look. When you sign up with a finance broker, they work to try and find the best low cost loan for you. These loans can be applied for online to save you time and the aggravation of having to go from place to place to compar... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Ranju Kumar @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 4:54 AM

There can be a number of reasons why someone would seek out a personal loan. Whether you want to consolidate your current bills, borrow money for a large purchase, or even to finance home renovations, getting a personal loan could be the easiest solution for you. There are many places that offer personal loan services throughout the world, no matter what age you are, past credit history or where you are located. One more popular way of obtaining a personal loan these days is through the... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Ranju Kumar @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 4:44 AM

No matter if you are a homeowner, a renter or even self-employed, the option for securing a consolidation loan can be an easier process than you may first think. Consolidation loans can be a perfect solution for many people who are paying too much money on fees and interest with credit cards, student loans, or even other previous personal loans. There are a variety of resources in order to find the best consolidation loan for your financial needs no matter what age you are, where you liv... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Marjorie Salada @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 4:12 AM

As more people struggle with their finances, finding help with debt problems has become more readily available. Sometimes we go through things in our lives that cause our finances to get out of control. But we do live in a time when we do have debt relief options that will help a person find debt freedom in a reasonable amount of time. Debt settlement is one of the options available for helping you get out of debt. This solution is best suited for individuals that have a large amount of d... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Sharon Mann @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 11:17 PM

Is your coupon collection a disaster? This article is designed to provide you with some useful information that will help you store, manage and reference the coupons you clip. Specifics may vary from person to person; however, the following information includes helpful and important guidelines from which everyone can benefit. Many of us may not even realize it, but there are people who save thousands of dollars each year by clipping and using coupons that offer savings on virtually anyt... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Amy Nutt @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 7:12 PM

There are a number of different reasons as to why a person should learn about personal finance, but it is perhaps understandable that most people can not see these reasons for themselves. Personal finance is a difficult topic to learn about and for that reason a person just naturally tends to shy away from it, making excuses in an attempt to avoid having to learn about it. Well, personal finance is extremely important and here are some reasons why. Money Flow If you understand pers... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Jerry Leung @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 6:41 PM

Most people would like to attain the status of financial freedom. However, not many people can actually do it. There are also people believing that it is not possible for an employee to attain this status. In fact, it is not totally true. The truth here is that even entrepreneur may not be able to achieve the goal of financial freedom. You will need to have the determination in order to achieve this goal. Besides, you should be doing it step by step. You will need to build your wealth gra... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Denise Hummel @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 1:43 AM

Whether your first step is to hire a mediator or see a financial analyst or assistant, you must take the first step of knowing your assets, your debts, and your expenses. For some people this is easier than for others. Depending on what role you played in your relationship, keeping track of the economics was either a big part of your life, or it wasn't. If it was not, the challenge will be more difficult, but by no means insurmountable. You will first need to define what is marita... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Jerry Leung @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 12:25 PM

Your electricity bill can cost you quite a large amount of money. Even if you are making a lot of money and the electricity bill does not mean much for you financially. You are still advised to use electricity smartly. On one hand you can save money, and on the other hand you will be able help to save the environment by consuming less energy. You may wonder how you can use less energy and save money on your electricity bill. In fact, the first rule of thumb you should bear in mind is that... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Alan Largo @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 12:48 AM

We have all been bitten by the debt bug at one time or another. It has many faces and it is almost impossible to escape from. It feeds hungrily on our life-giving credit and takes no prisoners. Fortunately, there are ways to help combat this terrible menace and keep it from damaging your hard-earned credit. The secret weapon to preventing the debt monster from leaving you in ruins is by using efficient credit repair tactics. I suggest your first step is to obtain a recent copy o... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Marjorie Salada @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 10:02 PM

Online debt consolidation is something that can bring you great relief as your payments go from many to one. This can come in one of two forms, a loan or a debt management plan (DMP). Which one of these will work best for you will depend on your financial situation and how you manage your money. Let's look a little more closely at each of these forms of bill consolidation. The first type of debt consolidation is done with a loan. In most cases, the amount of money required to consol... more...

Finance » Personal Finance | By Tim Kwiatkowski @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 1:09 PM

Back in February, George Bush signed an economic stimulus package that calls for each and every 2007 taxpayer to receive a tax rebate check of $600 to $1200 (USD). These stimulus checks will begin being mailed in early May, 2008. Anyone who filed a 2007 tax return will be eligible for a stimulus check. The government expects 10 million to 20 million additional returns to be filed by some low-income workers, people on Social Security, and disabled veterans that were not previously required... more...