Smart, Savvy Financial Strategies for Everyone

Ways a Quantity Surveyor Can Help You With Building a Home Extension

15 August 2023
 Categories: Finance & Money, Blog

Building a home extension requires a variety of experts and tradespeople to design, build, and inspect the construction at different stages. A quantity surveyor is a professional who is an expert in the construction process and the costs involved. Here are several ways they can help during a home extension. Budget Constraints A quantity surveyor can help you stay within the allocated budget for the extension. They can estimate the project's cost from the start, even with minimal building plans. Read More …

Retirement Planning: 3 Top Pillars for a Successful Retirement Plan

26 February 2021
 Categories: , Blog

A successful retirement plan needs a lot of planning and time. It involves creating a great financial cushion that can fund a comfortable, fun and secure retirement. That's why you should be keen and consider various things during your retirement planning stage. Below are some principles to help you improve your financial status and set yourself for a comfortable future. Set Your Goals Setting your goals is the first step towards creating a successful retirement plan. Read More …

Basic Investment Advice for Stock Market Newbies

26 March 2018
 Categories: Finance & Money, Blog

Continually striving toward financial independence is a fact of life for most people. And to achieve this goal, you may be considering different ways to gain additional sources of income other than your regular job. One of the options that you could be contemplating is dipping your foot into the stock market. However, bear in mind that the stock market is renowned for both exponential profits as well as devastating losses. Read More …

Construction Debt Recovery: 3 Questions Before Making Your Claim

21 February 2018
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People in the construction industry often need to recover the costs that they incur when the party they are working for delays or otherwise makes it hard for them to complete their work in time. However, the burden of proof placed upon the claimants makes it prudent for them to assess the likelihood of succeeding when the claim is filed for arbitration or litigation. This article discusses some questions that can help you to be certain that you stand a high chance of recovering what is due to you. Read More …

3 Reasons You Should Not Confuse Business Insurance and Emergency Funds

25 January 2018
 Categories: Finance & Money, Blog

As a new business owner, you can think that having an emergency fund is a replacement for getting business insurance. Although both of these can be useful in case of any incidents at your company, there is a difference between them. Below are several reasons why you should not confuse business insurance and emergency funds. Scope of coverage There are numerous incidences that are covered by business insurance. Examples of these include covers against theft, employee liability, fires or accidents. Read More …
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Smart, Savvy Financial Strategies for Everyone

Have you ever looked at a list of financial tips and thought "none of these ideas apply to me"? If so, you are not alone. Many people feel like that. For instance, the first money saving tips on many lists is to stop buying expensive coffees, but if you never do that, you may feel lost and not know where to start. Similarly, if you see an article on the importance of saving for your retirement in your 20's, you may be wondering what you should do if you are in your 50's. In this blog, I hope to change that trend. I plan to post useful tips, facts and ideas that everyone can use, regardless of their age, income or financial acumen.

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