Personal Finance – Other Archive

It is very easy to get lured in with the idea of getting something for nothing. Most people are intrigued enough to at least check out the offer. The problem is that Internet offers promoting …

For many years the traditional attitude towards the forty-hour week has been changing not only in the minds of workers and employers, but also in the minds of the legislative bodies that create the mandates …

I am rich but I don’t have lots of money. In fact, I am broke most of the time. So, how is possible that I consider myself rich? It is because being rich doesn’t always …

Large families can be wonderful, full of love and laughter. They can also be full of arguing and general crabbiness, but that is another topic altogether. Large families have lots of great things going for …

I’ve heard many a person say that money can’t buy happiness.Or that money is the root of all evil.Or that if you have more money you have more problems. And when I hear that, I …

Has the world of bitcoin collapsed? Many media outlets, pundits and tech experts are declaring so after Flexcoin, a Canadian-based exchange website, announced that it would be shutting down following a massive $670,000 virtual heist, …

Technology has made the world a dangerous place in terms of hacking and cyber crimes. People can easily get access to everything that someone else tries hard to keep private, in just a matter of seconds. One …

Have you heard the phrase fake it until you make it? It’s something which is increasingly common among business owners, especially on the internet or in direct mail. The basic idea is someone sells you …

There’s no denying infomercial marketers are geniuses when it comes to selling you items you don’t want or need. Like slick carnival barkers, TVs fast talking super salespeople convince you that you can’t live a …

The Richest Man in Babylon is a personal finance book written by renowned financial adviser and entrepreneur George Samuel Clason. The book basically dispenses simple yet useful financial advice through a set of stories and …

With the gradual economic downturn within the last decade, the barter exchange has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity. Many websites offer tips and techniques on how to conduct bartering. A number of internet sites have sprung …

Summer has come and gone, which means it is time for people to start thinking about the colder months that are on the horizon. Last winter was relatively mild, however that does not mean this …

Some people on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income, otherwise known as SSI, might be able to relate to this article better than others, while those who may have experienced this and not understand why …

Being rich may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Instead of being life on easy street, reaching a certain level of income may actually come with many additional responsibilities. Not being rich, one …

Although most parents want to protect their children, it is important that we teach our children about integral issues that will affect them for the rest of their lives. The more that children know about …

Giving to charity is one of the nicest things you can do for somebody. There are many people living in the world who don’t have enough of the basic necessities required to have an adequate …

A financial normal distribution is a statistical term used to describe how particular population sample characteristics or event(s) results are placed in relation to each other. The normal distribution is used to help predict and …

One of the most important principles in improving and maintaining finances is to simply spend money that you currently possess and refuse to borrow money. Credit cards, loans, and other forms of borrowing are slippery …

Purchasing and conducting transactions could sometimes be a daunting task especially if you do not have ready cash at hand. It’s a real drag if you still have to go to the nearest ATM just …

The best way to become a billionaire is to be born a multi-millionaire and carefully invest your assets to increase your net worth. There are a few other ways to become a billionaire: Play the …

No one can be sure when the next economic downturn will strike. What is certain is that few people are prepared to meet economic emergencies. Lost jobs, foreclosed homes and disappearing bank accounts are more …

It may be beneficial to check unclaimed property websites on a regular basis to make sure there is not money that you are losing out on. All state treasurers take extreme measures to attempt to …

Getting a head start on planning your finances may not seem like a high priority, but for most people it is the most important thing they can do to ensure that they live a life …

Why should you make more money? I think that there are several obvious reasons why you should make more money, but there are some important things to consider when you take into account reasons why …

Adequate health care during pregnancy is vital for both mom and baby’s well being, yet pregnancy can often come with a multitude of doctor visits. With the prospect of mounting medical bills, the uninsured or …

In May 2013, the Boston Consulting Group released an eagerly awaited annual update to its survey of global wealth. Unsurprisingly, the Massachusetts-based management consulting firm confirmed the largest number of millionaires live in the United …

Money can cause big problems in a marriage, if couples allow it. Some couples may even decide to get divorced over financial issues. It has been said a million times, “money is the root of …

Every year, thousands of people in the United States are scammed by movers who present themselves as legitimate, but are anything but genuine. These fraudsters will use a number of tricks to sink people out …

At the time of this writing, the United States national debt is more than $16 trillion, while the budget deficit stands at more than $1 trillion. Meanwhile, the total interest paid on the national debt …

First invented in 1939 by Luther George Simjian and installed in select bank locations, the idea of an automated teller machine (ATM) didn’t really take off until decades later. Initially, consumers did not want to …