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6 Cases When Borrowing Is a Good Decision
Borrowing money is not a simple topic. On one hand, you’d better never need a loan, on the other hand, lots of us often get into the situations of an urgent need of means, when you can not avoid taking a loan. In such situations loans like CashNetUSA are the best decision, read about it below. Otherwise, try to find alternative ways of getting the funds you need.
By Julia Rivers6 years ago in Trader
Here’s Why Today’s Investors Should Rush to Africa
“A Cradle of Humankind” - that’s the name the world gave Africa when the archaeological discoveries made it clear that the first people to walk the Earth were, in fact, Africans. And the world starts to appreciate the value of this continent to some extent.
By Becka Maisuradze6 years ago in Trader
My Favorite Money App
As many of you know, from reading my previous posts, I'm all about saving a couple bucks wherever I can. I'm also all about learning how to save some of the money I work so damn hard to make! I saw an ad for an investing app on Facebook a few months back and decided to give it a whirl. I have never been so instantly pleased with an app before! In three months, I have managed to invest almost $300 into my own future. $300 that I can definitely tell you I didn't think I had! If you download the app now with my link, you'll get your first $5 FREE!
By Emma Conrad6 years ago in Trader
Time is on Your Side
It is never too late to start planning for your future or even planning for next week. Managing your finances in your 20s is an essential step in order to be better prepared for the years ahead. This article serves as a guide on how to get started to secure your financial future - today!
By David Wyld6 years ago in Trader
How Africa became the unlikely financial innovator
When we think of innovations and technological developments Africa rarely comes up as the leader in either of those fields. At least that was the case until the recent financial boom that has taken the continent by storm. It is easy to underestimate the region, considering its low-medium income economies but the scene if Africa has been changing rapidly for the last few years.
By Inga 6 years ago in Trader
How to Start Using Robinhood
Robinhood is a great microsaving app that lets you buy small stakes in stocks, which makes it a great way to get your foot into the investment world.
By Heather Clark6 years ago in Trader
Budgeting
Creating a spending plan, or simply put, a budget, was my saving grace financially. Before, when I never used to have one, I had no substantial savings at all, apart from the £2,000 I had saved up in a pension pot in the course of five years since I started working! When I came to the realisation that I could do better since I was in my twenties and having a decent income, I decided to self-educate on personal finance by reading published material, and watching a lot of personal finance videos online.
By David Christoph6 years ago in Trader
Filing the Right Tax Forms
The process of filing the correct tax forms is often both difficult and anxiety inducing. The tax code is a complicated set of rules and regulations that many people do not have the time nor expertise to master. Unfortunately, the tax code is something that affects almost everyone in the United States and even some people who live outside of the United States. Setting aside the technical language, legal terms and complicated accounting that is inlaid within the tax code, many people find that actually filing their taxes is one of the most complicated parts of the tax code. Often, this is due to someone not fully understanding what type of tax form they are supposed to use. The appropriate tax form to file often depends on whether the filing is related to an individual or a business, as well as the manner in which the income being reported was earned. Fortunately, the IRS offers some guidance on their website and various publications that many people often find helpful in determining what form they should file. Unfortunately, the forms on the IRS website are not user friendly and often require some level of legal or accounting knowledge to fill out appropriately.
By Kevin6 years ago in Trader
Pyramid Schemes and Other Ways People Lose Money
Most people have fallen prey to questionable or non-existent investment schemes. In the process, they have lost a lot of money. Before you invest in a new venture, take your time and research to ascertain whether it is genuine or not. Take caution to avoid getting into the trap of fraudsters.
By Dennis McKonkie6 years ago in Trader
Financial Management 101
I was never taught how to manage money when I was growing up. So most of my life has been spent in total chaos and poor. Working raising a family and paying bills were a major challenge for me.
By Wendy6 years ago in Trader
4 Steps to Financial Fitness
(BPT) - The new year is just around the corner and it’s never too early to think about your 2020 goals — and for many, this means prioritizing finances. Taking the time to focus on your goals and determine what’s important to you financially is the best way to set yourself up for success, but actually following through can be difficult. These easy financial exercises from Vanderbilt Mortgage will help you reach your goals in the new decade.
By David Wyld6 years ago in Trader
Doing the Numbers on a Living Wage
Money is always a sensitive topic, but it's also one we can't afford to ignore. It's widely understood that the current minimum wage is a long way from being a wage that you can live on. There's a lot of discussion about companies paying a living wage to their employees, but what is a living wage? What does that look like and how do we calculate it? Is there one number that's going to work across the whole country, or will it be different from state to state, county to county or even person to person? What would a living wage look like for you?
By Robert Cordray6 years ago in Trader