Category: Finance

People now tend to live longer, especially in the UK. This is what was revealed in the study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology and was made public by the UK Government on the Office of National Statistics’ website as well as by different media networks. The average life expectancy has leaped to a… Continue reading What Contributes To The Rising UK Life Expectancy?

Buying real estate to use for holiday lettings purposes is a grand idea that can yield considerable profits for you. You may purchase your property with a combination of your own down payment coupled with a mortgage. Your mortgage payment may be paid for with income from holiday lettings, and you may even enjoy a… Continue reading Taxation Considerations For Holiday Lettings

People with multiple loans or debts face a huge challenge when trying to repay them. At times, the total amount required in a month may be straining the financial budgets that you have hence it may pose a great threat to the attached assets we used to acquire the debts. Though we may be making… Continue reading Why You Should Consider Debt Consolidation Services

There is no rule of a thumb for each and every credit card user to go by. Picking the best card depends on how you handle the money. So, you need to be guided by your particular situation. Here are some tips that may come useful to you. If you have a good credit score,… Continue reading Practical Advice On Picking Your Credit Card For The Upcoming Year

Securing a mortgage can seem like an overwhelming process, especially if it’s for someone who is self employed or a contractor. Many feel like they will never get approved, which is why so many never apply. While it can sometimes be a little more challenging to get a mortgage as a contractor, there are many… Continue reading How To Secure Mortgages For IT Contractors

Most of us dream at one time or another about going into business for ourselves. We all want to be our own boss, to choose our own hours and to control our own destiny. In this day and age most regular jobs lack the job security of previous generations and the idea of a job… Continue reading How To Start A Small Business With Very Little Capital

After a large decline in sales, THQ is actively seeking a buyer while they undergo Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to a bankruptcy attorney Joel R. Glucksman, “[THQ] saw sales decline after veering away from its children’s game division, and instead is now focusing more heavily on teen and adult games. In addition, the company saw… Continue reading Ubisoft Buying THQ Could Be Huge For Sports Gaming

With environmentalism and conservation becoming more prominent every day, men and women who find themselves in poor financial shape might try going green in order to save money. In fact, by taking up more thrifty spending habits and being more judicious when it comes to utility usage, most people should be able to make quite a… Continue reading Avoiding Bankruptcy By Developing Environmentally Friendly Habits

It’s easy to take the things we use in everyday life for granted, such as the currencies we use. However, many currencies have evolved over the years due to changing country boundaries, war or volatile economic conditions. In fact a discontinued currency is as common as those that stood the test of time. History provides… Continue reading The History Behind Five Discontinued Currencies

Choosing a forex broker can be a tricky thing. These individuals will be managing your money and if they are good at what they do, you can enjoy a profitable source of revenue. Choosing a top forex broker should not be something looked upon lightly and in this interesting and informative we look at how… Continue reading How To Select The Best Forex Broker