My experience as a female personal finance blogger is that 90% of bloggers in the personal finance realm are men.  With that said, it's interesting to note that my experience in the real world is quite the opposite.  It seems that in my real life world, men are not so brilliant when it comes to personal finance. Perhaps the reality is that I attract women into my space that are the money handlers.  And it seems unusual in a marriage… Read the rest

The following is a guest post. It’s important to have savings in place. Whether saving for a new car, a deposit for the house, or even planning for retirement this isn’t going to materialize by leaving all your earnings in your current account. A savings account is essential. Whether looking for ISAs, an easy access solution or an option for investment through a leading SIPP provider, there is the ideal savings vehicle for you. Here we take a look at… Read the rest

The following is a guest post. Insurance comes in many forms, and most people have at least a few different insurance products at any given moment. In addition to auto insurance, most people have homeowner's insurance and life insurance. When shopping for any kind of insurance, it's important to be thorough and methodical. Without being careful, it's easy to pay too much or to end up with the wrong kind of coverage. Fortunately, there are a few quick and easy… Read the rest

Now obviously I'm referring to children who are old enough to work and pay rent!  My youngest son recently moved out, and when I wrote about it, one of my readers asked me if we had charged our son rent. My answer is yes.   I believe a young person, once they begin working a regular job, be it full time or part time, should contribute to the household expenses.   My son and I agreed that he would pay $200 each… Read the rest