Collaborative Poster

This article was written by a collaborative poster. For more information about this author, please see the bio information listed in the article. If you would like to write an article for Money Q&A, please visit our Collaboration Guidelines page.

Is Your Lifestyle Demanding a Bigger Bank Account?

by
Repair your Finances as a First Priority

Well, aren’t we all a little guilty of this? We always hear about how we should be living within our means and things like that… but it seems like our means just keep on growing and a bigger bank account. Whether it be because we’re jealous of what people have around us, or whether it be because we’ve got so many distractions that keep us spending and spending. So there comes a time where your lifestyle really does become bigger than your bank account, and your bank account just doesn’t grow with it. Do you need a bigger bank account? Do You Need a Bigger Bank Account? So what we’re going to try and do, is grow that bank account … Read more

Saving Money on Your College Essentials

by
Should You Take Out Private Student Loans for College?

Heading off to college this year? With high school graduation just around the corner, you’ll have one last summer before you head off for an exciting new chapter. But during your summer of fun, you’ll want to make sure that you spend some time planning for college and making sure you’ve got everything you need. Getting your college essentials can be expensive, especially if you’re on a budget. But this guide will help you save money on your college essentials ready to begin your freshman year in style. Saving on bedding and other textiles It’s no secret that college beds aren’t the most comfortable, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t make things a bit more homely. You can start … Read more

5 Sources of Unclaimed Money to Check Out

by

Whether you’re saving for a deposit on a house, hoarding cash for a big holiday or simply trying to pay the bills, extra cash is always helpful. With billions of dollars currently unclaimed, you may be entitled to funds you didn’t even realize you had. Check out these five sources of unclaimed cash and see if you are missing out on the money you’re owed… 1. Use State Services All states are required to have a department designated to deal with unclaimed funds. Find out which department handles unclaimed funds in your state and contact them to find out how you can search for any funds you are entitled to. Often, a simple online search is all it takes to … Read more

Tips That Will Help You to Save Money When Buying a Car

by

Buying a car is a huge decision. It requires a large amount of financial capital and you may even find that you need to take out a loan as well. If you are not careful then you may end up making the wrong decision and this can wreak havoc on your finances for years to come. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to try and make the whole process easier. Paying Cash is Best Believe it or not, cars are depreciating assets. For this reason, it is always best to pay cash as much as you can. You also need to make sure that you don’t finance too much. If you are continually paying interest on … Read more

What’s Being Done to Protect Your Money Online?

by

When times already feel tough from a financial perspective, the last thing you want is for your money to be compromised in any way. That’s why you want to know that the banks and other financial institutions you use the services of are protecting your money as they should. There are many steps that these institutions now take and knowing a bit more about them might but your mind at ease a little. Their tactics are increasing in sophistication and they aim to protect customers better and eal with the threats posed by modern realities. Encryption Encryption is when your data is scrambled during an online exchange. This means that any communication between your browser and the website you’re using … Read more

The Easiest Jobs to Jump Right Into

by
Bad Credit and Getting a Job

The fear of moving job is something we all have. Some people spend their whole lives stuck in a job that they have absolutely no interest in, surrounded by people they just don’t want to be surrounded by, and doing things they don’t want to be doing. But do they move jobs? No, because it’s so much easier to just stay in the job you know, rather than leaving to somewhere where you don’t know anyone, don’t know how the company works, and don’t truly know what your day to day life is going to be like. But if you know that the role you’re in at the minute is just not for you, and you need to find a … Read more