Estate Planning- Trusts

Key Considerations for Smooth Wealth Transfer Planning

Key Considerations for Smooth Wealth Transfer Planning. Components of a robust estate plan include a will, trusts, a power of attorney, and healthcare directives. A will specifies how your assets should be distributed upon your death. Trusts, which hold and manage assets on behalf of beneficiaries, can be tailored to meet specific needs, such as reducing estate taxes or providing for minor children. A power of attorney grants someone the authority to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated, while healthcare directives outline your medical treatment preferences.
Online Shopping

Buying ‘New’ Can Be Cheap Too: Shopping Online The Right Way

By Guest Author | April 3, 2012

By Maria Rainier Major appliances and household items are not cheap. Depending on what you need, you can end up spending your entire paycheck on just one single item. No wonder sites like Craigslist—which is essentially an online garage sale—seem so appealing. You can buy used furniture and appliances for a fraction of the original […]

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Disaster Plan

5 Steps Toward a Stronger Financial Future

By Guest Author | March 30, 2012

By Kim Moore Learn How to Build a Secure Future for your Family For the most of us, financial security is a huge priority when it comes to our family. Being able to provide food, shelter and a good life is paramount. There are many things that can stand in the way of a strong […]

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Wasteful Spending

7 Easy Ways to Eliminate Wasteful Spending

By Guest Author | March 29, 2012

By Kim Moore Tips to Help you keep more of your Money Many of us feel powerless when it comes to our finances. Luckily, we can reclaim our power and take charge of our financial lives. As parents, we have a responsibility to our families to make the most of every dollar. If things feel […]

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Lower Shopping Bill

5 Top Tips For A Lower Shopping Bill

By Guest Author | March 28, 2012

By Jessica Mackie Shopping: you either love it or hate it but it’s a fact of life and it can be an expensive fact. Here are 5 tips everyone can try to bring that checkout total down to a more manageable figure. Grow What You Can You can’t grow fries or pizza but you can […]

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Less Stress

A Family Budget = Less Stress?

By Guest Author | March 26, 2012

A Simple Formula to Secure Your Family’s Financial Future Just as none of us would think of leaving the house without the basic necessities – diaper bag, Sippy cup, cell phone, snacks – we should approach our finances with as much care and planning. Yet you’d be surprised at how many mothers have little to no […]

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Affordable Health Insurance

Affordable Health Insurance

By Guest Author | March 19, 2012

Affordable Health Insurance By Zoe Williams With public health services struggling to keep up with high demand and long waiting lists for treatment, private health insurance coverage is becoming a more attractive option. While at first glance the cost of insurance may seem high, it does not need to be expensive. There are ways that […]

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How Valuable is Your Mum?

By Guest Author | March 16, 2012

Can you really put a price on your mum? Probably not, for many of us our mothers are priceless, there for us through thick and thin and will love us no matter what. Whether your mum works full or part time or is a stay at home mum, sometime we often take for granted the […]

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House Investment

Is a House Ever a Good Investment?

By Casey Research | March 16, 2012

In the past few decades, the concept of home ownership has been completely turned on its head. Previously, homes were considered a very long-term consumption good. Do you think anyone in the 18th, 19th, and prior centuries ever considered tripling the value of their homes by retirement time and selling them to move beachside? In the vast majority of cases, such ideas never crossed their minds. Yet, somehow along the way, this became a reasonable investment expectation. Even today, home buyers still make their purchases with the hopes of escalating prices. But are homes really wise investments?

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Saving Money Kids

20 Tips for Saving Money When Raising Kids

By Guest Author | March 13, 2012

Raising children can be expensive. Especially if you have more than one child.  In tough financial times, here are 20 possible to save money and to help cut the cost of raising children. Buying second hand clothes. Clothes are without a doubt one of the greatest expenses in having children.  Children grow up fast and usually […]

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Home Insurance

Getting the Best Home Insurance Quote

By Guest Author | March 7, 2012

By Nicola Winters A property is a huge investment that will take further time and money to maintain. Protecting it, therefore against damage, theft and other natural occurrences is essential to ensure a home owner and their family are financially secure and stable. On top of mortgage expenses, bills and other commitments, paying for home […]

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Earn Extra Money

Creative Ways to Earn Extra Money over the Weekend

By Guest Author | March 7, 2012

So you don’t want to give up your day job in this difficult economy, but you want to make some extra money. It’s a common situation, and many people are looking for creative ways to turn their free time into a fun and profitable second job. Whether you need a quick influx of cash for […]

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Shopping Tips

20 Shopping Tips to Help You Save Money

By Guest Author | March 7, 2012

If you’re on a tight budget, you are already looking for ways to save each time you go shopping. Whether it’s buying food or other essentials, the more you save, the better off your bank account will be.  Here are 20 shopping tips to help you save money.

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