A house is a great investment whichever way you look at it. Owning a house means you don't have to pay rent anymore. Similarly, when you are done paying the mortgage, the house becomes your property, and you can do whatever you want with it. The only hindrance to becoming a house owner is getting the money for a down payment, the associated expenses, as well as the monthly … [Read more...]
Buy-to-Let vs ISA
With so many different options nowadays in the land of investment, it can be confusing to know where to put your money in order to get the best returns at the lowest risk. Two of these options that we will be comparing are buy-to-let property investments and the bank option of the simple ISA. Buy-to let Investments There are many benefits to buy-to-let … [Read more...]
Equity Release Explained
If you’ve had a mortgage for decades, you’ve accumulated a significant amount of equity, sometimes several hundreds of thousands of pounds, in the home. If you need the cash, perhaps to cushion your retirement, to fund your in-home care, to help out family members, or to make improvements to the house, you can use a product called equity release to access the value tied up in … [Read more...]
Your Complete Online Guide to Seeking Financial Freedom
Financial independence is a function of your last payday. That last check opens a future defined by your life thus far. It can mean a comfortable life in retirement or the need to work for supplemental income. A strategy for achieving financial independence will reduce your stress. As David Ning wrote in U.S. News Money, {You will be much less stressed out. It's no secret … [Read more...]
Are These Things Holding You Back From Making Money?
Everyone wants to make more money, but things are holding them back. You probably agree with this and can think of a ton of features that aren’t conducive to earning power. For example, some people don’t have the right qualifications while others lack the opportunities to grow. While these are pitfalls, it’s usually the small stuff which has the biggest impact. Plenty of … [Read more...]