Today I read an interesting article on msn about taking the “Dollar Bill Challenge”, the concept of emptying your wallet of lose change and dollars at the end of the day and storing it in a jar to accumulate over time. This is not a new concept but I am pleased to see it getting so much attention. I have been participating for about four years now.
In today’s strained economy many people are looking to review there financial situation to see if savings and improvements can be made. Regularly reviewing things like bank accounts, savings, pension and your mortgage will help you ensure that they are still suitable for you
The papers now seem to be unanimous in naming 2008 as the most tumultuous year in Economic terms since 1929. We’ve not seen Stockbrokers throwing themselves from the windows of Wall Street yet but many a bank balance has taken a battering, and unlike 1929 the government have stepped in (in both the UK and the US) to take swift action
If you are after a new build property then the Credit Crunch could help you nab a bargain.
It is tempting for college students to just throw caution to the wind and enjoy life as it comes. I mean, you are only young once and there are so many things to enjoy while you at that age when you are totally energetic and feeling full of excitement and exhilaration. Why would you want to worry, adding stress lines to your young skin – with words like savings, wealth management and financial independence?
