This post is sponsored by H&R Block. Doing your taxes, yourself is a great way to get control of your finances and save money at the same time. If you do not outsource your tax prep, you can be the one who makes decisions on what to claim how to claim it and how to keep proper records. It is a great exercise in personal responsibility. When you are doing your taxes yourself, you always want to be sure that you are doing it properly. But the reason you are taking the work on … [Read more...]
With the dawning of a new year, many are taking a second look at their jobs and wondering if there is a better way. Is there a better way to work? Is there a better way to employ people? Is there a better way to run their business? Today we’re looking at some of the changing trends in employment you can expect to see gaining more traction this year, to give a little more fuel to the fire of your speculation. Going Solo More and more people are choosing to leave a fixed, salaried career … [Read more...]
Life catches up with you fast. When you are young and just out of school, you are not thinking about life insurance. You probably consider yourself invincible. And the actuarial tables at the life insurance company think the same thing. Which is why buying life insurance at 22 is such a great way to save on your premiums. That is pretty unrealistic, though. No one really thinks about buying life insurance at 22. Life insurance comes up when you have a mortgage, kids and multiple … [Read more...]
Well 2017 came and went pretty quickly, and maybe you weren’t as far ahead as you thought that be, whether that is with your weight loss goal, your finances, or a different resolution entirely that you gave up on a few months into last year. Now that it is a brand-new year it’s time for a fresh start with your finances and give you a chance to wipe the slate clean and finally make steps to get ahead. At least you can make these changes right now in the first week of January instead of waiting … [Read more...]
One of the most common reasons that people don't have life insurance is because they assume that it's going to be too expensive. In most cases, that couldn't be further from the truth. It's vital that you have the insurance protection that your family deserves. Life insurance is one the most important purchases that you'll ever make for the future of your family. You never know what's going to happen tomorrow, which means that you shouldn't wait any longer to get the insurance protection that … [Read more...]
If you’ve spent any time around financial blogs on the internet, you’ve no doubt came across the term “spread betting”. Spread betting will be very familiar to some of you, but others of you are no doubt completely in the dark. What is this strange phrase? Is it some kind of scam? Can users really create strong secondary income streams through spread betting? The answers to all this and more will follow, so here are the top 4 things to understand about spread betting before trying it out for … [Read more...]
Moving often becomes one of the most significant events in the life of each family. Transporting all the necessary things to a new place safely can be implemented in various ways: some people ask for help from friends or acquaintances, others try to cope on their own, and the most reasonable persons order moving services from a moving company that provides loaders and organizes the whole process. Where to Look for Professionals The task of the new house owner is just to find a carrier who … [Read more...]