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In many ways, your 50s should be a golden era — you might be settled into a fulfilling career and enjoying a little more time to yourself if your kids have flown the nest.
But as you plan for retirement and consider your family’s financial security when you’re no longer around, it’s also a time for getting your house in order.
If you’re looking for some insights into over 50s finances, here are three ways to manage your money wisely.
Navigating inheritance tax (IHT)
In the UK, the tax-fre...
Many people might be in favor of having credit cards because their lifestyle forces the...
We all could use some smart shopping tips to save money on groceries. And if you seriou...
Want to know a secret? It’s possible to build your credit without a credit card. ...
Good credit limit is important. Whether you are applying for a loan or getting a credit card, you need to show good credit standing. So, if your credit score has been on the red during the last few years, now is the best time to repair the damage.
We’ve gathered here some tips to help you boost your credit score in 2016.
Review your previo...
Looking at your credit report means staring at a whole bunch of dates that you may not know the meaning of. If you’ve often wondered which of those really have any meaning, then this article is for you. Knowing the most important date crucial because:
they have an affect an how long information is retained in your credit report
they can ...
Now that the job market in the US is on the roll for 12 straight months, a raise in interest rate is expected in the next few months. Industry players and economics experts predict a June rate hike. Fed remains at close watch of economic indicators, but labor market developments are reasons enough to pull the trigger and raise borrowing costs.
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Being in debt is still a worrisome and unsettling situation, but there are now more payment options you can use, which makes it more manageable. One of these is peer to peer lending (P2P). This refers to unsecured personal loans available to individuals, rather than a company, which can be accessed online. Some examples of P2P are payday loans, ...
While credit card spending has potential dangers, you can actually get a couple of benefits from credit card. Truth be told, wise spending is key to keeping your finances in good shape. It’s not entirely bad to keep one credit card if you don’t overspend and if you don’t fail making payments.
Credit Card Helps Build Your Credit Report
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The holidays are drawing near which means you might be tempted to swipe your plastic to purchase some presents. While it’s not wrong to admit that credit cards can be extremely useful, they can also be a pain. It’s the latter that will leave you with costly fees, debt, ruined credit and interest charges.
So, when using your credit c...
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