Money
Signs of unauthorised and mistaken transactions
When checking through your transactions, you might come across a transaction that doesn’t look right. If this is the case, you should get into contact with your bank as soon as possible. An unauthorised transaction: Money transferred from your account without your permission A mistaken transaction: Paying the wrong person by using the wrong details […]
Repairing errors in your credit score
Your credit score can affect loans and credit you apply for. You are able to have errors on your credit report fixed for free. The following are typical errors in credit reports, that you are able to get fixed for free. Errors by the credit reporting agency – there may be instances where the agency […]
Stay on top of your credit cards
The following are some tips which will make it easier for you to stay on top of your credit card payments so that you can worry less and save more. Pay on time Check when your credit card due date is and plan your spending so that you can always pay before the date. By […]
Things you should do every time you get paid
It can be tempting to treat yourself on payday, but in the long run, planning your spending will be more rewarding. Creating a payday routine will help you pay your bills on time and save more money to put aside. The very first step needs to be completed the night before payday. Transfer any funds […]
The difference between short and long term financing
Maintaining healthy cash flow can be challenging; between ongoing expenses and bills, poor cash flow can severely impact your customers, staff and bottom line. Business owners need to understand the differences between short and long-term financing when developing a cash flow strategy. There are various sources of financing available, with each being useful for different […]
Pros and cons of reverse mortgages
Reverse mortgages allow you to use the equity in your home as security to borrow money. The following are pros and cons of acquiring a reverse mortgage. Pros You will be the owner of your home and can continue to live in it Some of the money you gain from it could be used to […]
The risks involved in debt consolidation
Debt consolidation is a form of refinancing which involves taking one larger loan out to pay off multiple small ones. Although this might make managing repayments easier, you may end up paying more money interest rate or fees. There will be companies that make offers which are too good to be true. If you feel […]
Tracking your spending to spend less and save more
It’s hard to know where to start when you decide to take control of your money. It can be helpful to know exactly how much money is coming in and going out to start this process. Understand where your money is going Although it can seem daunting to track every dollar you spend, it will […]
How to get the most out of your bank account
Banking is often more complicated than you expect it to be with different types of accounts, fees and fine print to take into consideration. You are able to get more out of your bank account if you pay closer attention to certain details. Re-evaluate your bank Due to the competitive market space, new offers that […]
Speeding up invoice payments
Taking care of invoice and billing payments can often be an onerous task for many small businesses. However, very few things are more important in the business industry than getting paid on time, since delays in payments can disrupt a business’s cash flow quite seriously. Business owners looking for best practice tips to get paid […]