11% of Northern Irish people contributed over £5,000 to their pension pots in Q4, according to online investment specialist

With the media giving plenty of attention to workplace pensions and auto-enrolment schemes - pensions weigh heavily on many people’s minds. The UK population adds an average of £325 to their personal pension pots each month — but which area of the UK is most successful at saving? Some people were able to contribute over £5,000 per month to their pension pot in Q4 2016, with Northern Ireland (11%) leading the way, closely followed by London (8%).…continue reading →
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Your First Foray into Cryptocurrencies

In case you have had your head in the sand for the past year, there is a concept that is taking the world by storm. That is blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. These were traditionally a novel concept that were presented by computer scientists and cryptographers back in 2009 as a way for us to become less reliant on traditional banking systems. They were developed out of great disillusionment at the financial crisis. …continue reading →
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Building A Family Business? Teach Everyone About Finances

Despite its challenges, running a family business can be long-term, lucrative venture. It’s also a great way to teach your kids to be entrepreneurs in a hands-on environment. This experience will help them greatly if they choose to pursue entrepreneurship on their own.…continue reading →
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Keep Your Coffers Full

When it comes to our personal finances, there’s a lot to worry about. After all, money makes the world go ‘round, and so we can’t afford to be left out in the cold in the event of an empty bank account. However, this is easier said than done, as there are several parties interested in draining our funds. There’s paying our bills, buying our groceries, and, on top of that, there are several corporations trying, and often succeeding, to convince we need the latest and greatest thing. With all of these obstacles in our path, it can seem impossible to save money, but I assure you that it’s more possible than you might think. Here are some tips you’ll need to keep your coffers full.…continue reading →
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Your Business is Losing a Lot of Money in These Areas

When you’re running a business, especially a small business or a startup, you need to save as much money as you can. You can’t afford to be spending money on unnecessary magazine subscriptions for your business, overpriced delivery services, or any superfluous extras that don’t help your business bring in more revenue. Although in many cases, you have to spend money to earn money, sometimes you end up spending money with no return. You might even be surprised at how much money you’re losing through everyday operations. …continue reading →
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Importance of Cash Flow for Small Business

This probably comes at no surprise but cashflow is huge. It’s vital for a business of any size but small businesses in particular rely on it heavily. Larger companies sometimes have more resources, assets, etc. that can be leveraged when cash flow is tight. It’s just not the case for many startups and small businesses. Those managing a business should consider the contents of this blog post as a guide to cash flow management principles. …continue reading →
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Folding Your Business? Here’s How To Minimize Financial Loss

Folding your business isn’t an easy decision, but sometimes you’re left with no other choice. Whether your business failed, you’re retiring, or you’re starting a new entrepreneurial project, minimizing your financial losses is a priority.…continue reading →
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3 Good Reasons Why You Need To Invest In The Stock Market Right Now

There are many stock market success stories out there that can often inspire people to invest in the stock market. The Tim Sykes review is just one example of how a small amount of money can be turned into millions of dollars.…continue reading →
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A Few Effective Financial Tips for Small Businesses

Proper financial planning is crucial to business growth. As a small business- you can immediately jot down the factors that help you map business growth--- profits, resources and customers. The moment you are going wrong with your financial planning, you are actually putting your resource management at risk as well. For small businesses, financial planning does remain a challenge. Right from managing things like quick cash loans to creating, adjusting and re-adjusting cash-based budget—small business finance management entails a string of responsibilities. Do read on to unravel a few surefire ways with the help of which you can get your small business finances on track.…continue reading →
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How Might Indonesian Markets be Affected by the UK Election Results?

The UK has been embroiled in a tense political battle for the last few weeks, with all sides campaigning vigorously to win the public vote. For the first time since 2010, none of the main parties could form a majority, so the election ended in a Hung Parliament. Now, however, the Conservatives have formed a deal with the controversial DUP, so here are some of the effects this could have on Indonesian markets.…continue reading →
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