February 2019

Funding Options When Your Home Appliances Go Wrong

Whether it’s your cooker, boiler, washing machine, freezer or another major home appliance, when they go wrong, our day-to-day lives can be drastically affected. From not being able to cook to sitting in a freezing home in winter, the importance of having these fixed or replaced as soon as possible is impossible to ignore. When money is tight, however, it’s not always as simple as paying it out of our pockets. So, how do we get the money we need, when we need it? That’s what we’re exploring, here. Loans Whether you’re opting for a personal loan, home equity loan, an overdraft or you’re looking for a trustworthy short term loan provider, these can be great ways to get the … Read more

Why Do Women Need to Save More for Retirement?

by Hank Coleman

The impossible fantasy of living forever isn’t as great as it might seem, especially when you have to account for things like bills, expensive healthcare, and living on a fixed income while your expenses continue to rise. But, can you save more? Can you save more money for retirement? We may not be technologically advanced enough as a society to keep people alive indefinitely, but there is a very real trend related to this issue that not enough people are paying attention to. Women are living longer than men but only saving half as much for retirement. Whether you are a woman, married to one, or have a sister/daughter/niece, it’s critically important to spread awareness to other women about the … Read more

bSolo Review – The Smart Tax Assistant for Solo Entrepreneurs

by Hank Coleman

Working at home on your own schedule can be both a tremendously fulfilling and frustrating experience for novice and seasoned solo entrepreneurs alike. Whether you’re a freelancer for multiple companies or running your own business, juggling multiple sources of income, accounting for countless expense categories, and figuring out your estimated quarterly tax payments can be a headache. Fortunately, there’s a new software program designed to change all that, and that’s bSolo. Launched in July 2018, bSolo is made just for solo entrepreneurs, or “soloists”, who want to simplify their tax payments and streamline their business operations. Specifically, bSolo specializes in quarterly tax payment planning, which is often a source of confusion for many entrepreneurs who don’t know whether they’re overestimating … Read more