Life is full of unpleasant surprises. You forget your umbrella at home once – conveniently, that’s the day a stray shower soaks you to the bone. You restart your computer to update it. Eight hours later, it’s still going. You drive your car into a puddle, only to find it’s a bit deeper than expected. … Continue reading How Home Warranties Work →

A business idea has been simmering around the periphery of your consciousness for years. Ebbing and flowing like the tides, pieces of it have come and gone from time to time. Then it materializes in your head one day, fully formed. The idea is clamoring to come to life, but there’s a problem. You’re not … Continue reading A Checklist for Starting Your First Small Business →

Many people overlook one key aspect of the process when shopping for a new car. Excited about the automobile, they treat financing as an afterthought. This is a mistake. The nature of the financing deal plays a significant role in the enjoyment of the car. Here are some things you need to know before applying … Continue reading Things to Know Before Applying for a Car Loan →

As we move closer to becoming a cashless society, reaching for the plastic has become more ingrained in societal norms. However, there are many times when it’s better to say “debit” than “credit.” Let’s look at some purchases you should never put on a credit card. photo by cafecredit A New Car For some people, … Continue reading Purchases You Should Never Put on a Credit Card →

Thanks to the internet, the world is now connected. People can contact their friends and relatives in distant places and also get to know all that’s happening in different parts of the world in real time. While the internet has greatly aided people to communicate with loved ones, it has also provided an opportunity for … Continue reading Important Tips on How You Can Make Money Online →

For many banks, dealing with millennials and their expectations is a challenge. Whether it’s because they move more often or because they are more frequently dissatisfied, many millennials tend to switch banks quite frequently. Millennials also expect top-notch online banking options so they can access their bank details from anywhere they want and as quickly … Continue reading Banking on Millennials: Second Chance Banking and Digital Expectations →

One of the world's most successful investors, Warren Buffet, achieved his success through borrowed money. Surprised? You should be. In previous letters to shareholders, Buffet has claimed that it's not a good idea to use borrowed money or debt to pay for stocks. However, it's hard to take this advice seriously when the person giving … Continue reading Borrowing to Invest: Can You Win Big with Borrowed Money? →