Your finances are an important part of caring for children. You are responsible for ensuring your family is ready to handle monthly costs, any emergencies that occur and the future costs of retirement and educational costs for your children. Learning how to prioritize can help you make the most of the money that you are […]
Archives for April 2013
US vs. UK banking: what’s the difference?
For the past few centuries, banking has made looking after money incredibly convenient, no matter what country each banking institution is in. Two countries which have world-renowned banking sectors are the United Kingdom and the United States. Both are, on the whole, successful, but they both have significant differences in terms of customer service, products […]
5 Ways to Cut the Cost of a Family Holiday
Taking time off work and spending some quality time with the family is essential when the stresses and strains of everyday life become too much. However, not every part of going on holiday is as simple as it should be. In addition to the preparation and planning, making sure you have the finances to cover […]
3 Common Mistakes Parents Make Teaching Children About Money
If you’ve already taken the step towards discussing your finances with your children, then you’re much ahead than the other parents. According to a survey done by ING Direct, one out of three parents are more prepared to talk to their children about matters such as alcohol, drugs or even sex, than talk to them […]
Time to shine in Dubai: how to expand your family business overseas
Foreigners make up 90 percent of Dubai’s population, and are certainly the blood of the Arab country’s economy. There are indeed many reasons why their role is set to remain prominent and constantly increasing. With the Department of Economic Development now allowing 100 percent foreign ownership, overseas businesses find it easy to make the most […]
One fifth of Brits bury head in sand over finances: shocking revelation from The Co-operative Bank
We all have financial difficulties from time to time but while the problem itself is universal the solutions to it are more than a little varied. While turning to loans, overdrafts and other credit agreements may seem the norm, a shocking statistic form an infographic from The Co-operative Bank has revealed that almost one fifth […]