For many people, the phrase “living paycheck to paycheck” has become a mantra that serves as a way to define one’s lifestyle. For many others, it is a term that has become synonymous with the blues. Throw in the word “paycheck” and you have a recipe for misery. Living paycheck to paycheck is tough and, […]
Category: Smart Money
Setting and Reaching Financial Goals — How to Do It
It is a common scenario: you open up a new savings account or start investing a bit in the stock market, and before you know it, you’re doing it all the time. You’re saving, investing, and saving, and before you know it you’ve reached your annual savings goal. But how do you know when you […]
The Advantages of Knowing the Exchange Rates
There are many reasons why we should know the exchange rates, as well as having the means to instantly look them up. It can only be in our interests as either a businessperson wanting to trade abroad or a tourist wanting to make the best use of their spending money when travelling between continents. A […]
Improving Your Credit Score
We all know that having a good credit score is one of the keys to a solid financial future. Unfortunately, most people aren’t aware of the simple things that they can do to improve their credit scores. Everyone wants to improve their credit score. Whether it’s to build credit, to buy a car, or just […]
How To Save To Buy A House
As you may know, saving for a down payment on a house can be easier said than done. There are all kinds of fees, taxes, and other costs that can eat into your savings, which can make it difficult to reach your goal. However, there are a lot of solutions out there to help you […]
Three Reasons Why You Need A Credit Report
Having a good credit score can make all the difference in the world. Having a bad credit score can make everything in the world seem worse. Having a good credit score means you can borrow money at lower interest rates, or, if you want, you can borrow money to build an asset you may not […]
How to Legally Cover Your Side Hustle
If you are reading this, you probably already know that you are on the verge of a new career as a side hustle, and you are starting to realize that it can be a big risk. You don’t want to get taken advantage of or find yourself short on cash once you’re in the new […]
Learning To Be Financially Independent
Many financial problems come from the inability to recognize the right time to buy something. We have to learn when it is better to buy something or not. But it requires a certain amount of wisdom to get this right. The longer you wait, the more it costs you. If you are going to be […]