For decades people have been told that investing in the stock market provides better returns than cash over the long term. Whilst this has been true in the past, with everything that has been going on in the financial markets lately, is this still likely to be the case? Should I still risk my money? … … Continue reading
For a while now, many people have believed that making changes that are more environmentally friendly, or ‘greener’, is more expensive than continuing along in the same way they always have. I know that several years ago, at the beginning of the awareness about climate change, it was not only expensive but also quite difficult … … Continue reading
I love having a big wardrobe; I have a lot of fun with fashion and having a lot to choose from in the morning is nice. Unfortunately, my large wardrobe doesn’t always have a lot of room, because I have one standard sized closet and several closets worth of clothes. If you are renting, doing a big … … Continue reading
We are all guilty of making decisions that aren’t in our best interest; it’s just human nature, I guess. So it figures that we also make decisions around money that impact negatively on our financial security. The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it … … Continue reading
After a long day filled with projects, meetings, and deadlines at the office, you race home in time to put dinner on the table, help your children with their homework, and squeeze in a few loads of laundry. As you tuck your children in for the night after a few bedtime stories and slip back … … Continue reading
This week I received a question from a reader asking how much to save up before buying a house. Here is Alicia’s question: How much money do my husband and I have to save up before buying our first home? Thank you for asking such an important question Alicia. This is a question many people should ask … … Continue reading