Why I Buy Shares in Penny Stocks

Whenever you tell someone that you are interested in investing in small cap stocks (aka Penny Stocks) 9 times out of 10 you get a look of derision from whomever you are speaking with. Many people immediately think you are bonkers for choosing to put your money into this area of the market and assume

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Should I Buy a Rental Property as an Investment

Recently I have been deliberating on whether or not I should buy a rental property as an investment. I know there are plenty of pitfalls when it comes to property investment and rental income, but it is also a fairly simple way to make a lot of money with minimal effort. The last few weekends

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Top Personal Finance Articles #14

I had a magical week on the stock market this week. The stock which I have most of my money in has gone up almost 80% in the last few days and I get the feeling that good news might be just around the corner. Still in the current market it is prudent to take

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Is Job Security Important To You?

Recently I have been thinking about job security quite a bit. With so many companies laying off staff it seems that it is something that many people are having to deal with. Traditionally I have always worked in what would be considered a “safe” work environment – as in my job was not at risk.

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Lifestyle Inflation – The A-Z Of Saving Money

Almost everyone suffers from lifestyle inflation at some point in their lives, but what most people don’t realize is how badly it can impact on your future retirement plans. So what is lifestyle inflation? Lifestyle inflation is where your lifestyle expands as you earn more money. This normally means that instead of saving all that

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Top Personal Finance Articles #13

This is going to be a quick update as I am a little pushed for time First off, my wife has started her own website and it is dedicated to delicious food ideas and also special needs diets. It is very new so there isn’t a huge amount of content yet, but she is regularly

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