A budget is an essential step towards financial responsibility and stability but certain thing can seriously derail your plans if left unchecked. Here are five budget killers that you should avoid: Addictions Nothing puts a strain on your finances in the same way as an addiction. In most cases, when someone takes a financial misstep…
Anyone who has been in business for a long enough period of time likely knows all too well the struggles that come along with deadbeat clients. In business, time and money are everything, and a single client that causes problems can upset the entire flow of one’s production schedule. Sadly enough, however, unsavory clients have and always…
Is it just me or are airlines stricter than ever before? Nowadays it seems like you can’t even buy a drink and a magazine before boarding without the plastic bag being counted towards your carry-on allowance! With this and the tight restrictions on the weight of your actual suitcase, packing for a vacation can turn…
I set a lot of goals for myself when I was younger and one of them was to purchase a car the moment I turned 16 with a drivers license in hand. While I was lucky enough for my parents to cover the insurance, as I was still on their policy, they made me pay…
Trying to get your finances under control can be stressful. In recent years the cost of living has risen to astronomical levels and even the most carefully structured monthly budgets for your home or your business can still turn out a few unexpected surprises. The problem often lies with irregular and unexpected payments which aren’t…
When you are a teenager, and into your twenties, you will probably give little thought to your credit rating. You are likely to live with parents or in a rented property and have very few costs other than day-to-day bills and expenses. There comes a point however, when you need to think about the bigger…