I’ve been talking about workplace effectiveness (not efficiency) quite a lot lately, yet the topic still seems to be very lively.
In essence, being productive and effective can become a big challenge if you don’t have any system set or some good habits in place. This is especially significant if you’re running a business (if you’re your own boss). Read more…
Many people don’t understand the importance of life insurance, this may because it’s not mandatory in the UK, but at the same time it can make a big difference to your family should something happen to you. Read more…
Barron’s Magazine is widely regarded as one of the best financial publications and is delivered to your door weekly. It comes with two different and distinct sections including items such as news, interviews, stock market analysis, and lifestyle subjects… all of which are aimed at financial professional and investment bankers. Without doubt, the most useful content inside Barron’s Magazine is the information about stocks and shares. They even include interviews with stock market fund managers and have in-depth articles on specific industry segments and featured companies. Read more…
Exchanging your currency at the airport may be the most convenient way to get your travel money but it is often not the best way. Besides turning up at the airport’s bureaux de exchange to find that they do not have a single coin of your much-needed currency moments before your flight, you will no doubt discover a very mediocre rate available. Read more…
Coupons, sales, bulk purchasing, turning out lights, carpooling – all are excellent ways to reduce your spending. From insurance to fuel to food, you have scoured your budget to pinch every penny possible. Maybe. Budgets intend to prevent overspending, but have you actually succeeded in cutting your expenses? Once you have solidified and confirmed your budget, ease into the 5-Percent Rule to really kick-start your savings plan. Read more…
No one likes to think about them, but emergencies do come up. And one of the reasons they are so scary is because we never know exactly when an emergency will rear its ugly head. Medical emergencies especially are among the scariest, because they often involve the health of our loved ones or our own well-being. Read more…
The Olympics are far more than just the biggest sports events in London this year – they’re the biggest sports events worldwide in 2012. While billions of spectators are set to closely follow the celebrations on their TV, the city is looking forward to tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe. Read more…
Do you ever get the feeling when there are so many options and so many different things from which to choose that it’s hard to make sense of what is what? I tend to get that feeling when it comes to looking at different kinds of insurance, as many different providers offer the same kind of cover but give it a different name e.g. life insurance vs. life assurance. However, sometimes the subtle change of name means that you’re being offered a completely different product. In the case of mortgage life insurance vs. mortgage payment protection (MPPI), it pays to understand the difference and to know just what you’re getting. Read more…
Charitable work is not a new concept, especially not in the corporate world. Many companies have options for employees to donate money from their paychecks to charity, nonprofit fundraisers, and community events in an effort to do their part to give back. Read more…
If you’re looking for a bank account but have had credit problems in the past, you will probably already be aware of the difficulties of getting something as simple as a bank account. Let me assure you, you’re not alone. Read more…