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At a time when family finances has never been so stretched, you’re probably wondering if it is possible to make your money go further and, of course, the answer is yes. No matter how careful you are with your finances is always a way you can save even more. Here are my ten top tips [...]

When you transfer money overseas you invariably double the complications, currencies and cost compared to sending money within your own country. The two basic costs to transferring money are: The advertised charge including the fee for the transaction and also the hidden charge. The hidden charge usually amounts to not being given a very competitive exchange [...]

One of the most important financial decisions you will ever make is learning how to make a personal budget. The reason it is so important is it gives you control of your money and tells it what to do. If you are living paycheck to paycheck your money is not working for you, it’s working [...]