Money and Minds

Casino games on mobile devices

In the last couple of years, there has been a surge in players migrating from traditional online platforms like PC and laptop computers to more portable mobile and tablet gaming platforms. The major attraction for players who now use mobile devices for their gaming is that it provides a new ...

Manage Liquidity Issues through Online Payday Loans

If you are having trouble meeting some of your financial obligations or are weighed down by an emerging problem in your finances, then you should consider finding a bailout plan that can support your cash position until you receive your next paycheck. Like the US the UK faces some major ...

Is going to university really worth it?

There used to be a time when getting a degree from most public colleges was very affordable (sometimes with free tuition), and it helped young graduates get access the best paying jobs or professions. Now, most students have to use one or more student loans to pay their fees, and ...

Tips on using a credit card abroad

In days gone by, taking a holiday overseas meant changing dollars for another currency or ordering a stack of travelers' checks to cash in while on vacation. However, consumers are increasingly opting to use credit cards while abroad to save the hassle of having to preorder currency, as well ...

Why now might be a good time to get a mortgage

Deciding if getting on the property ladder is the right thing to do in these confusing economic circumstances can be a stressful time, particularly if you are a first time buyer. Lenders have been reluctant to give out mortgages to the extent they did during the housing boom, making it difficult ...

A Quick Guide to Planning your Wedding Abroad

For some people the ideal mental image of the happiest day of their life involves a flowing white dress, an English country village and a traditional church filled with family and friends. For others it involves golden sands, palm trees and guests in bikinis. If you find yourself leaning more ...

How much can you afford to pay for a house?

Today's housing market may not be going well for those looking to sell, but buyers have an opportunity to find all kinds of deals that make home-ownership affordable. If you are interested in a comparison of loans that you might apply for, see here. There are several different factors that ...

Savings stop as the economy slows

Since the global economic recession of 2008 began, life has been difficult for the everyday American. The cost of living has increased and it has become tough to manage competing priorities. Wage freezes, unemployment levels of 9.1%, a struggling real estate market and an increase in day-to-day living expenses have all ...

5 ways you can change your approach to debt

The word 'debt' has all sorts of connotations in contemporary America. In previous decades, debt was viewed as a wholly negative idea and some of this legacy unfortunately still remains. Yet debt can be a way of negotiating life and if handled in the right way, can actually have many positive ...

Financial planning tips for working aborad this summer

Many students opt to take jobs abroad for the summer holidays, or their gap year after college. It's a great way to earn money, broaden horizons, have fun and experience a new culture. At the same time, however, working abroad in a foreign country for the first time, managing a new ...