As a contractor, choosing to set up as a Limited Company means you are able to directly benefit from a system that is extremely tax efficient. If you feel that going Limited may be the next step for your career as an independent professional, this guide will help you learn more about the three necessary...
Author: Thomas Jones (Thomas Jones)
4 Tips for Hosting a Successful Open House
It can be a huge hassle to try to get a house sold, but with some careful planning and coordinating, you can make an old house look great for potential buyers. Follow these tips to make sure your open house is the best that it can possibly be. Make Sure the House Looks Great There’s...
Simple Steps to Travel Cheaply
Let’s face it, many people are hurting for cash these days. However, that has not stopped people from traveling. There are many determined people out there who refuse to let their bad economic situation prevent them from traveling when they want to. In order to accomplish this, they use a number of techniques to save...
5 Great Ways To Save Money On Household Costs
There is no getting around the fact that the essentials of life can be awfully expensive: food, water, warmth, transport, or security – vital or not, it all comes with a price tag. The following five handy tips and tricks will help you to save money on basic household costs. Use the Internet to Your...
Five Myths about a College Education Busted
It’s no secret that the country is still suffering from a bad economy, which is why millions of individuals across the nation are opting to go to college in order to stand out in the workforce. Employers consider a college educated individual a better option than someone who is uneducated. Unfortunately, not everyone believes they’re...
Top 10 Budgeting Tricks
Budgeting might not be something that is second nature to you, but that doesn’t mean you are never going to be able to achieve it. There are plenty of tips and tricks for even the most amateur of budgeters – here are 10 of the best. 1. Have a Plan Utilising the resources of banks...
5 Great Gambling Destinations That Don’t Include Las Vegas
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas — but you might not always want to stay in Vegas. Check out these five Vegas alternatives far away from Fremont Street for great gambling options. 1. Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Back in the 1920s, before Nevada legalized gambling, Tijuana was the getaway destination for California’s elite gamblers....
The Cost of Being a Landlord in the UK
If you are looking for a way to save for your retirement, buying a second property and renting it out can be a great option. Provided you buy wisely, you can secure a regular income from the rent, which you can put away in a high-interest account to build up cash assets for your pension...
Craigslist Scams To Avoid Part 2
Last year, I published the article Craigslist Scams To Avoid, and I knew I had to do a follow-up. There are just so many crazy Craigslist scams out there, so I want to keep you all informed. I am a constant Craigslist “browser,” but I have never actually bought or sold anything on the website....
Four Tips To Save For Retirement
Retirement is something that pretty much everyone wants, correct? I’m going to assume that answer is yes. Whether you are 25 or 55 (or whatever your age is!), I’m sure retirement has crossed your mind at least once. Hopefully more than once but that’s a post for another day. Below are my 4 tips so...