finances

Using Your Credit Cards the Right Way

Photo Source Collaborative Post¦ Most of us put off taking credit cards out. At the end of the day, if you’re financially responsible and don’t run into any unexpected costs, … Read More

How to Live a Fulfilled Life

Woman following her dreams

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Collaborative Post¦ Too few of us follow our dreams. It might be difficult to admit to, but it’s true. Life can be confusing, and it’s really easy to end up feeling stuck in a rut, unable to pursue what will make you truly happy. Just as people are all individuals, everyone has individual dreams. Some of you may want nothing more than a big family, whilst others might dream of success in your careers, or living in a particular place, or a combination of all the above. Other than fame – which can strike randomly and which is nearly impossible to predict – all these dreams are completely achievable. It might take hard work, and patience, and just a pinch of luck, but you can have the life you want, as long as you don’t give up on it!

Some of the most popular dreams are being financially secure, having a family, working your dream job, travelling the world and living in your dream home. Read on for a few tips on how to grasp hold of these dreams with both hands, and never let them go. 

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Reverse Mortgage Language Concerns Addressed

Collaborative Post¦ You can enjoy your retirement or you can stress out about it. Stress is unfortunately more likely if you have financial concerns. A specialised mortgage for retirees called a reverse mortgage can help. However, you may have trouble understanding how it works, especially since there seems to be a language specific to reverse mortgages. Below are some definitions and explanations that will help you learn the language of reverse mortgages.

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Struggling financially? Take some simple steps for a better future

Collaborative Post¦ According to the most recent government statistics, over 14 million people in the UK are currently living below the poverty line. That’s more than one in five of us. To put it into context, that’s twice the number of people who are left handed, and three times the number that are vegetarian.

How strange, then, that while being a “leftie” (from a dexterity perspective – no politics here!) or a veggie are common topics of discussion, poverty is the elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about. 14 million is too big a number to ignore, though, so if you’re struggling to make ends meet, perhaps it’s time to face the challenge head on.

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