Impartial IVA debt advice could make your debt problems a whole lot easier
by Debt Advice Trust
Have you heard of IVAs? Individual Voluntary Arrangements? Plenty of people have. More and more people with debt worries are now seeking IVA advice and they are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to bankruptcy. IVAs were introduced in 1...

The Millionaire Next Door…
by Beks
I had the opportunity to read ‘The Millionaire Next Door’ by Thomas Stanley this week during my commute to work. The book is in one word… amazing. I mean really, if the guy can make a book entirely of statistics about a group of people I can’t eve...

What I Learned From Working at a Bank
by Janey Osterlind

My boss has asked me in my last two performance appraisals what I enjoy about my job and each time, I say that having this job will make me 10 times wealthier in my personal life. I don't mean that I'm making a ridiculous salary. (Maybe someday......

Travel need not be troubling
by mbhunter
(This is a guest post from ThinkingMoney.org.  If you like what you’ve read, consider subscribing to their feed.) When going on holiday one of the biggest worries is money. Having a budget and overspending is done far too often as we get carried a...

Plan for recovery with debt management services
by Debt Advice Trust
As Winston Churchill said during World War II, “he who fails to plan, is planning to fail.” He was absolutely 100% correct, especially when it comes to managing debt and navigating tricky or hazardous financial waters. Without clear, informed, imp...

Paying bills non-conventionally?
by Beks
I received the credit card/vet payment bill today for Hutch’s hospitalization (He’s doing WONDERFUL by the way. I went running with him last night and it was awesome!!) $1781.00 I lost my breath. But hey, according to the paperwork, if I make mini...

What Does Being Rich Mean to You Anyway?
by David Ning

Money Magazine had an interesting article in the September 2010 issue titled "Do You Have What It Takes To Be Wealthy?" The article comprised of 15 questions aimed to tell you if, indeed, you have a good chance to be rich. I aced it (if you consi...

It’s CLEARANCE time at Restaurant.com
by mbhunter
CLEARANCE is the word that will give you 80% off of your Restaurant.com dining certificates! For those of you who aren’t familiar with Restaurant.com, here’s a quick rundown.  Restaurant.com sells dining certificates for thousands of restaurants a...

In debt? You need debt management
by Debt Advice Trust
Getting into debt is not uncommon. Figures reveal that average UK household debt stands at over £58,000. Every four minutes someone in the UK will be declared insolvent or bankrupt and approximately every 12 minutes a property is repossessed. Near...

Advice…
by Beks
A reader asked for some advice regarding her husband. My husband never hid debts so I don’t have any experience in this area. How would you deal with this?: Can you provide any suggestions for someone whose spouse is still in denial about their sp...