August 2018

What You Should Do Once Home Loans Are Approved

For many new debtors, little concern is given for exactly what steps have to be taken once they have been approved for mortgage loans. Even worse, the entire process of buying a property can be particularly challenging. Even the most basic problem could have big effects later down the road if care and attention are not taken. Who wants to take these risks while a property will probably be the biggest asset you will ever own? It should be given serious attention. You need to approach home buying with a new plan in advance. Your Plan An adequate plan for getting good prices on your mortgage loans implies that you have taken enough time to perform your research and you’ve … Read more

4 Ways to Spot a Dodgy Landlord

by Collaborative Poster

Renting a house is a lot trickier than people realize. There are some great landlords out there who will rent you a great place for a good price and do all of the repairs that are needed. But there are also some shady landlords who are just looking to make a quick buck. They’ll hide all of the problems with the house and charge you extortionate rent, and they won’t fix any of the problems with the house. Once you’ve signed that contract, it can be pretty difficult to get out of and you might have to take them to court which is a huge hassle. That’s why you need to make sure you avoid the bad landlords and rent … Read more

Why Are People Using Spread Financial Betting to Increase Their Investment Money?

by Guest Contributor

There are so many different investment options that are available at the moment. There is no excuse not to find something that is suitable for your personal investment style. You can make money these days if you gather the knowledge you need to use dozens of different methods. One of them is financial spread betting online. This particular option keeps gaining popularity because of a long list of possible advantages, including the important ones mentioned below. Really Easy To Understand Financial spread betting is really easy to understand. The process you go through is much less complex than contracts for difference, futures or options. Winnings Are Tax Free This is one advantage that few people take into account when looking … Read more

Looking to the Future – How to Plan for Your Long-Term Care Needs

by Guest Contributor

The following is a guest post by June Duncan, who is the co-creator of Rise Up for Caregivers, which offers support for family members and friends who have taken on the responsibility of caring for their loved ones, and the author of the upcoming book, The Complete Guide to Caregiving: A Daily Companion for New Senior Caregivers. If you’d like to contribute a guest post to Money Q&A, check out our guest posting guidelines. Long-term care is something we will all need, but few of us are really willing to think about. Considering what could go wrong with your health and what you intend to do about it seems like an exercise in negativity, but it is an essential part of … Read more

Estate Planning – Making Sure Your Loved Ones Are Financially Supported

by Guest Contributor

You need to have a last will and testament

Every adult should have a will but the reality is that too many people still haven’t taken the time to make one. Maybe that’s because it seems a little too overwhelming or perhaps the thought of planning for the future once you’ve passed away is simply too difficult. Regardless of the reason behind it, dealing with the inevitable doesn’t have to be stressful or confusing. By planning for the future today, you’re relieving your loved ones of additional challenges they may face when you die by making your last wishes known to them, ahead of time. Taking care of matter such as this sooner rather than later will give you peace of mind. Your estate plan Your estate is essentially … Read more

The Anatomy of a Successful Angel Investor

by Guest Contributor

The following is a guest post from Jeremy Larner, an angel investor who also runs JKLWorldwide.com, conducting procurement and investment strategies for wealthy clientele in the world of art. What does a successful angel investor look like? Is it a flamboyant millionaire flying around in private jets? Or is it a savvy investor that makes research based investments following a strategy that facilitates success? For angel investors, the latter is more likely to be true. Anyone with a large sum of money can be an angel investor. However, being a successful angel is something entirely different. There are accreditation requirements to meet and due diligence to be done. An aspiring angel needs to know the true anatomy of a successful investor in … Read more