Is Procrastination Stopping You From Progressing?

Procrastination, everyone at some point will fall victim to it. It could be deciding to continue watching cat videos rather than tidy your house or waiting until after the wedding to start regularly saving again. When dreams never become reality Creating the dreams is often the fun bit,…

Why You Should Care About Your Money

Unless you are part of a tribe who are cut off from civilization, there is a good chance that money is a huge part of your life. Money is an essential part of life The majority of the population of the planet require money in order to…

The Math Behind The Wolf of Wall Street – How It Affected You.

There are several lessons you could take from Wolf of Wall Street, mostly including things like ‘don’t drive under the influence of drugs’ and ‘committing fraud is a really bad idea’. But there are also less general lessons to be learnt from…

What The Banks and Brokers Don’t Want You To Know.

Banks and brokers don’t want you to know many things. So what is it exactly that they do not want you to know? The short answer often feels like ‘everything’, possibly along with feeling like you want to tear your hair out in frustration. Unfortunately, that doesn’t help remedy the problem. What does help is…

Lost Your Trust In The Financial Sector? You’re Not The Only One.

From newspaper articles to derogatory depictions of banking ‘fat cats’ in cartoons and comedy sketches: it’s pretty clear that there is a somewhat strained relationship between the public and providers of financial services. As the financial sector is a key part of the current economy,…

The Dark Side of Financial Services

Whatever the reason someone decides to contact their bank or otherwise adjust their finances, it has the potential to make a huge positive difference to their life. Unfortunately, that’s only the case on the ‘light side’ of financial services. On the flip side of the issue, there’s also a…

Business Brokers | How Much Do They Make From Your Business?

Business brokers can be a blessing or a curse, so it’s important that you find one that will work for you. What makes a good business broker Business brokers can be a valuable asset when buying or selling a business. A good broker will be there…

Why Are Millennials Struggling With Financial Independence.

The financial crisis has affected billions of people around the world. It has created a situation where a whole generation of people are at a huge disadvantage compared to generations of the past. A whole generation of people who feel hopeless There was a time when going to…

The World of Financial Institutions

Everyone has dealings with financial institutions (whether they realise it or not) and they have become an almost necessary part of society. What do we mean by a financial institution? A financial institution is any business which deals with deposits, lends money, or provides any type of financial service such…

Do The Banks Really Hold Power Over The People?

The financial industry seems almost indestructible. Financial institutions and banks worldwide have been bailed out, whereas individuals and business have been left to struggle. How is this fair? Held to ransom The financial industry appears to hold all the power. It’s an industry which cannot fail,…