Looney Law: Overcoming the Difficulties Presented by the US Legal System

It’s no secret that the US legal system has some quirks. Navigating this field can be extremely difficult, and even long-time veterans of law in America can struggle to understand the rules from time to time. While everyone is entitled to a fair trial and should be subject to the same rules, this outcome is rarely successful, and there are plenty of reasons that cause issues like this. To give you a better understanding of the US legal system, this article will be exploring some of the features that contribute to the confusion surrounding it. This should make it easier to keep yourself on the straight and narrow path. State vs. Federal Law The US Federal Government is possibly the … Read more

International Moving Costs – What You Need to Consider

The idea of moving to a new country and starting an exciting and different life might be appealing to many. Yet the reality of doing this and the moving costs can be far different from the dream unless you plan everything correctly before you go. Simply packing up and jumping on a plane, hoping for the best, generally doesn’t work, and you’ll be back home again pretty quickly.  One of the most important elements of moving internationally is the cost. There are plenty of things you’re going to have to consider and put in place to ensure you can make a success of your new life. Here are just some of the moving costs to think about – there are … Read more

Constructive Tips to Help You Become Debt-Free the Smart Way

Debt isn’t something we like to talk about. It tends to be a dirty little secret that we keep hidden away. But not confronting it, or seeking out help to become debt-free, leads to confusion and ineffective debt reduction plans.  Accumulating debt also has a significant impact on your financial future. Tackling it head-on is all about having a smart plan. Here are some constructive ways you can begin to become debt-free for a brighter future.  Meet The Problem Head On And Be Realistic Being smart about dealing with your debt is about being realistic. Build a list of your debts and prioritize them. Credit cards and loans that have the biggest interest on them should be top of your list. … Read more

Five Apps to Save You Money on Your Next Vacation

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Apparently, Americans are not good at vacationing. According to the U.S. Travel Association, more than half of Americans did not use all their vacation time in 2018. Every year, more and more vacation days go unused. As we begin a new year and venture into a new decade, how can we change our priorities to include using those hard-earned vacation days? You can save money on vacation and on your next vacation. Let’s dig a little deeper into the problem. Why are we not taking vacations? For some, leaving work is just plain hard. There is often a lot of preparation that goes into taking time off work and sometimes, it is easier to just stay put. But, for many … Read more

Forming the Right Habits Can Make Your Health and Your Wealth Better

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The following is a guest post by Joey Cohn, creator and author of HardlySimple.com. Are you interested in submitting a guest post to Money Q&A? Be sure to check out our Guest Posting Guidelines. Have you ever wanted to take control of your finances?  How about your health?  What if I told you that there are things you can do to take control of both?  Well (surprise!) that’s exactly what I’m going to do.  And the best part of all?  It comes down to one simple thing.  Creating habits. Not just habits, but good habits.  The right habits, for you.  See, I can only take you so far.  And while I’m sure if you actually did exactly what I did that … Read more

Building Wealth – How to Save Money Fast

The average bank account balance sits at just a shade over $40,000. But make no mistake about it: There are a whole lot of people out there who don’t have anywhere close to that amount of money in their bank accounts! In fact, many surveys have suggested that most people don’t have more than $500 or maybe $1,000 tucked away in their bank accounts. And that’s not usually enough money to cover even a minor emergency in their lives. You should learn about how to save money fast if you fall into this category of people. There are lots of easy ways to make money and save it so that you don’t have to find yourself saying, “I need money,” … Read more