Spring is upon us, with the biggest and most important Christian holiday – Easter – just around the corner. Although Easter does not involve expensive gifts as Christmas does, it can be a burdensome time for our wallets – and when our budget is just as limited as in the other times of the year, […]
Benefits of Charity Gifts
Charity gifts are donations made to a charity that fall under several categories such as education, medicine and water. They provide the person making the donation with the option of choosing what they want to give and this may be based on beliefs or ideas about what people need, and giving these gifts to […]
Lying on a credit application never pays
Nine percent of respondents to an August 2014 Equifax Canada survey admitted to not being entirely truthful on a credit or loan application, and 10% thought it was okay to overinflate income when applying for a mortgage. Deciding to exaggerate the amount you earn, even just a little, can have damaging consequences. Getting caught Even if you […]
8 Tips for Choosing an Investment Firm
With so many bankers, brokers and financial advisors out there, how can you be sure that you’re making the best choice for your business? Here are just eight important considerations when looking for an investment firm. 1. Know Your Needs What are you hoping to gain by hiring a broker? For example, if you’re seeking […]
Xmas on a budget
We all love Christmas and the feeling of good will and exhilaration that comes with it. However, it is a period where people throw caution to the wind while spending, which can mean a miserable January. This infographic educates you on what you can do to save yourself some money. Here are some of the […]
Building and Contents Insurance-What and Why?
Building and contents insurance is, as the name suggests, the insurance of your residential building and the items contained within it. The building side of the insurance covers the main structure of your home-the walls, the windows, the paintwork for instance, as well as permanent fixtures such as wardrobes, the bath, sinks and taps. The […]
The Rise of Mobile Gambling
Mobile gambling is more popular than ever. Improvements in technology and the prevalence of smartphones are rapidly transforming the industry. Faster internet speeds saw casinos being taken from physical locations and into people’s homes. Now with cheap mobile plans gambling is going from computers into people’s palms, allowing them to gamble anywhere at anytime. […]
How to successfully manage the budget for your corporate event
Planning corporate events can be a difficult process, there is a lot to organize and staff to manage to make sure that your event is a huge success. One of the most stressful parts of the whole process is making sure that you can keep to the budget you have set or have been given […]
Improving your credit rating the easy way
Having a good credit rating is essential for you to be able to get loans to make the major purchases in life; mortgages and cars are two of the biggest. The better your credit score the more likely it is that you will get a loan and also the more likely that the rate will […]
Open vs. closed plan office designs
The way offices are designed has changed a lot over the years, from the departmental enclosures of the early days to the inclusivity of the modern open-plan office. But is an open office, the choice of many modern businesses, really the best choice? The history of the office The office came into being around the […]