money
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When you need a little financial Advice.
The Low Interest rates we have been experiencing over the last few years have proved to be good news for those with a mortgage, but less good news for those with traditional savings held in bank accounts. This has led to a rise in people taking a more active part in financial planning, particularly looking towards securing their future, and also a rise in people seeking professional advice on how best to use and secure their savings. Whether it be pensions you are seeking help with, or investments you want to make, or have made and want to protect and grow, you can always seek the help you need.…
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Where there’s a will…
It’s not the most exciting of subjects to talk about in a blog post, it certainly isn’t the most pleasant. But if you own property, or if you have children, you should most certainly have made a will. The one certainty will all have in life is that we will die (unless you’re Keith Richards of course, he seems to have more lives than a cat!), and not having a will means that we can leave our loved ones in limbo. To put it simply, you need to think about what will happen to your home and worldly possessions when you are no longer around to enjoy them. We made…
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Mothers and Personal Loans- Money Management Tips
Managing your finances effectively is a critical skill regardless of whether you are married or a single mother. Developing such skills will enable you to take control of your money and avoid the financial challenges that arise from bad management. Being disciplined and responsible when handling different aspects of your financial obligations as a mother will keep you on track. Budget for the Family If you are responsible for paying bills and you are married, it is advisable to keep your spouse involved as much as possible. It is important to discuss income and expenses with your partner and create a budget for your family that the two of you…
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Animals that are winning at life.
So December, aside from being the month of Christmas, copious amounts of good, but exceedingly naughty food, too many late nights and the month I discovered Appletini’s (must try if you haven’t already.), December was the month we had a new addition to the family. This one was exceedingly small, had the most beautiful eyes that you could just about drown in, and is already developing a wardrobe to rival mine. Say hello to Holly. Holly is a Bichon Frise, the most adorable ball of white fluff with the sweetest nature. She doesn’t actually belong to me, she was a gift to my mom and dad from my brother, but…
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How to stay fashionable and stress free by settling debts through consolidation
A topic that is often hotly discussed is how to stay fashionable without burning a hole in your pocket. Fashion is costly no doubt but the trend has changed. Pocket and budget friendly fashions are now available. This has been made possible due to change in attitude of people about the way they dress. Fashion is not always about big brands and names but much about your taste, style and the way you present yourself. This realization has penetrated among the masses as a result of which there has been a marked increase in the number of men and women turning towards fashion. However, there is a steady increase in…