Over the last few years in particular, it has become cause célèbre to complain about high energy bills, and there have been countless discussions in government and the media about how those bills can be lowered. While we all like the idea of economising wherever we can, we would do well to look a bit...
Author: Thomas Jones (Thomas Jones)
A Beginner’s Guide to Trading Futures
Investment opportunities can be a worthwhile way of increasing capital but without being armed with considerable knowledge, it can be a risky endeavour. In particular, trading futures involve a high risk factor – more so than many other types of investment. For those considering venturing into the trading futures market, here is a succinct beginner’s...
Get the Best Value For Your Unwanted Life Insurance Policy Through Life Settlement
For the term life settlement, an apt description would be the settlement of an insurance policy which is otherwise unwanted. Here, a third party is involved who gets all the benefits on the maturation of the policy. The premium payments on the policy are the new owner’s responsibility now. A secondary market for life insurance...
5 Benefits of Using a Professional Tax Software
Over the past years, the professional tax software has risen in popularity due to its efficiency in accomplishing the intended task. However, some people still cli ng to the traditional paper method of preparing tax forms, which is prone to errors and consumes a lot of time. If you are confused on whether to use...
Incorporating Deliveries Into Your Home Based Business
Whether you craft your own homemade jewellery, offer luxury handbag repairs, or you want to take your eBay selling passion to the next level, there will come a time when you have to take delivery services seriously. Rather than sticking the occasional letter in the letter box, if you are making regular deliveries, then postage...
A Timeline For Retirement By Decade
Whether you have just finished university, are entering the middle years of your life, or are preparing to retire, it is important that you keep a keen eye on your pension investment, and knowing how and when you should be making appropriate moves will help you to plan ahead. Although it isn’t vital that you...
The Best Technology for Keeping Track of Your Finances
Staying on top of personal finance has always been a struggle for some people. From the very early years when the concept of money was first introduced there were (probably) already a number of people encountering problems looking after their finances. The world has advanced a lot since the Aztecs used dolls made of solid...
Three Important Reasons to Invest in Silver
For the uninitiated, investing can seem daunting. The successful older generation will decry it as a necessity, the cynical will state that it’s no more than a money trap, and most of Generation Y has little opinion either way. This is something that needs to change. Done properly, investing is a powerful tool in your...
How to Get Started in Property Investment in the UK
Research shows that over two million people in the UK have now made investments in residential property. What makes it attractive is the ongoing and regular income rentals property investment can provide, along with the prospect of being able to sell for a lump sum at some stage in the future. This is especially true...
Is Your Small Business Ready For Exporting?
Exporting can open your business up to new opportunities in new markets. There are some obstacles that need to be overcome; not least paperwork and currency issues, as well as other financial matters including taxes and bank accounts, but careful research and effective marketing could lead to generous rewards for your efforts. You’ll also have...