The First 5 Simple Steps away from the horror of the Debt spiral.
A very long time ago now, the husband and I were in a spot of financial bother. Neither of us earned very much, debts were lived with rather than paid off… and then one of us lost our job… and things began to spiral.Having debt and money worries is a sickeningly heavy weight that darkens every waking thought.It’s an eternal thumbscrew, a metal lid on your brain that sits too tight and squeezes every thought. Couple asking for...
How do I dispute a will and on what grounds?
When someone dies and you do not inherit what you expected, a difficult situation can be made even worse. If you are unhappy with a recent inheritance and you would like to dispute the will then you need to have sufficient legal grounds to do so. Discussing the Will: image By Jirapong Manustrong | Shutterstock One method is to challenge the validity of a will. If you are looking to do this, then acceptable grounds include:...
Can You Trade When the Stock Market Closes?
The stock market is just like any other market in the world – meaning it has hours when it’s open, and times when it’s closed (and don’t be thinking this article isn’t for you – we’ve written before about the most successful women in the stock market. If them, why not you?). Although the stock market officially closes at 5 pm Eastern Time in the United States – that doesn’t mean...
A Guide to Family Mediation
Usually family mediation comes into play at a difficult time in your life. It could be that you are in the middle of divorce or separation – and you want to resolve matters without having to go to court. Here we discuss what family mediation is, why it may be suitable for you and who can use it. Need for family mediation – image By Aquarius Studio | Shutterstock article written in conjunction with Burgess Mee Family Law –...
How to avoid falling out with your family over money
Talking money is still a bit of a taboo in society. People don’t want to disclose how much they earn, what savings they have or even discuss money worries with others — likewise, it’s poor form to ask about any of those things. When it comes to family and money, things have the potential to get even more awkward. However, there will be a time or two when you may have a financial matter you have to discuss — perhaps care costs for a...
How to Save Money on Your Mobile Phone Bills
If you’re anything like me, you’ll find it a lot easier to stick with the same type of contract and supplier when your mobile phone contract expires; but this isn’t always the most cost-effective option. There is an element of laziness here on my part and when I investigated the other options, I found that I could make some great savings by looking around or changing suppliers. If you are tired of paying excessive mobile phone bills...