Author: Julie Meyers Pron

Buying a house is always a really big step. So, whether it’s your first purchase or you’re already a homeowner, it pays to take care. As everyone knows, buying houses carries a degree of risk. The news is always full of boom and bust stories about the housing market. When you’re making the biggest purchase of your life, all this can be a little daunting. This is why it’s important for you to look into understanding the housing market before buying as you’ll then feel more informed. But alongside this, there are also many other things you need to focus…

One of the best things to do when a colleague leaves is to buy them a nice gift to say good luck and goodbye. Buying a gift is great fun, it’s fun picking something you know someone will like and it’s really satisfying seeing them smile when they receive the gift. Whether you are planning on buying a custom plaque, a meal voucher, a new drink launch, or an experience, there are so many different things that you can buy for a work colleague leaving. Our advice would be to set a budget and give yourself as much time to…

We all know that switching to an electric car offers environmental benefits, like producing zero emissions for cleaner air. But the question of whether the average person should switch to an electric car is still unclear, as there are some downsides to it all too. Here’s what you should think about if you’re potentially in the market. Cost Considerations The upfront cost of electric cars has previously been a deterrent for lots of prospective buyers. However, it’s important to consider the broader financial picture when you’re looking at a purchase like thus. While the initial purchase price might be higher,…

If you want to be as healthy as possible, you would’ve thought about a few health habits already. There are quite a few to choose from, many of which can be quite effective. That doesn’t mean they’re all equal, though. Some are much more effective than others, and they could be worth focusing on. Not only will they be great for your health, but they shouldn’t take much time to actually do. No matter how busy your lifestyle is, you shouldn’t have a problem getting them done. It’s worth looking at four of the more notable of these. Health Habits:…

Playing is good for children, especially playing outside. It’s one of the best ways for kids to learn, have fun, and stay healthy. When they play outside, they learn how to interact socially and also develop creativity. Playing outside is also almost always a physical activity, involving plenty of running around. Unfortunately, while kids played outside more commonly a few decades ago, children now are often drawn to indoor activities. This isn’t to say that there’s something wrong with kids preferring to play quietly, play video games, or read, but outdoor play does have a large role to play in…

Moving house can feel like a long process, and the chances are that you’re considering your moving day as the date when that process finally ends. After all, by then, all of your belongings will be packed and ready for collection by a moving company like Allied Moving Services, your paperwork will be complete at last, and, by the end of the day, you’ll finally have those new keys. But, as any relatively new homeowner will tell you, moving (and settling) is about way more than getting those technicalities out of the way. In fact, the firsts of your moving…

Cooking is a skill that anyone can pick up and learn in a variety of different ways. You can learn by watching others, checking out videos, or even from copying recipes in cookbooks. But to really stand out with your cooking is a completely different story! If you feel rather confident in your cooking skills and are interested in turning it into a job, then we’ve got a couple of tips to help you out. Here are some ways to make a living from your skills so that you can fully dedicate yourself to cooking as a career choice! Starting…

In the past, owning a car was a nice thing to be able to do, but it wasn’t essential. Today, for a lot of people, at least, things have definitely changed, and owning a car has become a must. Whether it’s because of living in a rural area, not being able to rely on public transport, working shifts, or just needing to have the freedom to come and go as you please, the fact is that more people need a car than not, which then leads to financial considerations because cars are not cheap to buy or to run. Luckily,…

When you’re self-employed, doing your own taxes is another way to make sure that the money out doesn’t outweigh the money coming in. While America has an income tax system that benefits investors and those who own real estate, the system also gives a shout out to freelancers if they learn to stretch deductions to their advantage. The two years that I worked solely on my book manuscript and photography were the first years I considered myself a freelancer, and having an accountant that knew which questions to ask me proved invaluable. Figuring out your self-employment tax isn’t rocket science,…

It’s important to be meticulous while finding the right person for you. Money is serious business, and choosing a financial advisor is an incredibly difficult decision to make, especially for someone who has very little grasp of all the dollars-and-cents lingo (that’s why you seek help, right?). As a writer, I work with words, not numbers, so when it comes to handling my money, I need someone else to take charge. But how do I find someone I can trust? Make a Plan for Life In general, a financial advisor or financial planner is a professional who can explain How…