How to Succeed at Borrowing and Other Money Secrets

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If you're borrowing money, you need to be smart and strategic about it. If you use loans to your best advantage, they don't lock you in debt. They help you, your family or your business grow and thrive. Hi, my name is Jess, and I love finance. For some reason, it just comes naturally to me. I handle the books at my business and also help my friends with a lot of stuff. I even volunteer at my local library helping seniors with their finances. This blog is going to contain facts, secrets and ideas about money and finance. I hope that you like my posts and that they help you prosper financially!

Latest Posts

What is a Quantity Surveyor and When Does a Homeowner Need One?
22 July 2016

A quantity surveyor is often called a construction …

Getting a car loan as a new immigrant or 457 visa holder
23 June 2016

Having a car can often be necessary so that you ca …

Financial Advice | 3 Strategies To Build Your Investment Portfolio For A Stress-Free Retirement Lifestyle
26 April 2016

Building an investment portfolio from scratch can …

How do I find the best rate for my mortgage?
31 March 2016

If you are looking for a new mortgage, it makes se …

Turn Unpaid Invoices Into Cash With These Five Ideas
30 March 2016

Unpaid invoices disrupt your operating budget. Ins …

What is a Quantity Surveyor and When Does a Homeowner Need One?

22 July 2016
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A quantity surveyor is often called a construction financial expert. This professional is familiar with the overall cost of construction projects as well as with the value of buildings, either those that are newly constructed or those that are somewhat older. You may not think you would ever need the services of a quantity surveyor, but note when you should be calling them and how they can assist with certain projects you undertake. Read More

Getting a car loan as a new immigrant or 457 visa holder

23 June 2016
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Having a car can often be necessary so that you can get to work and you can take children to and from school. Unfortunately if you've just moved to a new country, you may not have the money upfront for a car loan. Here are some tips if you are a new immigrant or 457 visa holder (a work sponsored visa). Reduce the term of the loan If you only have a work sponsorship visa, it can be useful to reduce the term of the loan that you are looking for. Read More

Financial Advice | 3 Strategies To Build Your Investment Portfolio For A Stress-Free Retirement Lifestyle

26 April 2016
Categories: Finance & Money, Blog

Building an investment portfolio from scratch can be daunting when you don't know where to begin and you have no prior experience. Developing a robust investment strategy in your younger days will help you plan for a secure and stress-free lifestyle once you retire. This guide is designed to help you work with your financial advisor to build a strong investment portfolio for a worry-free future. Establish Your Investment Strategy Based On Your Risk Appetite Read More

How do I find the best rate for my mortgage?

31 March 2016
Categories: Finance & Money, Blog

If you are looking for a new mortgage, it makes sense to get the best interest rate to make sure your required payments are as low as possible. There are so many mortgages on the market that it can be hard to know which might be the one for you. Here are some ways to make sure you are getting the best rate. Work out which features you will need Read More

Turn Unpaid Invoices Into Cash With These Five Ideas

30 March 2016
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Unpaid invoices disrupt your operating budget. Instead of having working capital, you have a pile of unpaid bills. While it can be challenging, there are ways to turn your unpaid invoices into cash. Take a look at these ideas: 1. Institute late fees and penalties. If unpaid invoices are a regular problem for your company, it may be time to institute late fees and penalties. Call all of your clients with outstanding balances, and let them know that from now on, you will be charging late fees after the bills are late. Read More