Improve Your Finances Archive

Published in December 2008

Financial Resolutions 2008 –The Winners and The Losers!
by Rachel Wait | Last year at Fool HQ we asked several staff members to tell us about their financial resolutions for 2008. It’s now a year on, and I’ve been finding out who was successful and who failed miserably!
2008 And All That
by Cliff D'Arcy | As another year draws to a close, we look back at the financial trends and milestones of 2008. It’s been an ‘interesting’ year!
Timing....
by Harvey Jones | Timing, they say, is everything, and never more so than when it comes to money.
My Top Three Financial Tips
by Donna Ferguson | Donna Werbner reveals her top three tips to get into better financial shape – and fulfil any financial goal.

Published in November 2008

Where To Find The Best Deals
by Szu Ping Chan | Forget the gimmicks and stereotypes. We tell you how banks and building societies compare when it comes down to rates alone.

Published in October 2008

This Is The Answer You've Been Searching For
by Rachel Wait | Got a burning question about your finances? Here's how to get the answer....
Keeping It Simple
by Ed Bowsher | When it comes to money, the best approach is keep things straight and simple.
The Modern-Day Miracle of Compound Interest
by Cliff D'Arcy | 'Those who understand compound interest are destined to collect it. Those who don't are doomed to pay it.'
Your Four-Step Financial Action Plan
by Serena Cowdy | Are you struggling to make ends meet every month? Tackle your ‘Big Four’ and stop that money draining away!
The Worst Ways To Borrow
by Emma Lunn | Thinking of borrowing money using a credit card, an overdraft or a loan? Steer clear of these painful pitfalls...
New Money Tool Better Than Mass Hypnosis
by Neil Faulkner | Neil Faulkner takes a look at The Fool’s new tool which taps the knowledge of the community for answers to our money questions.

Published in August 2008

Your Chance Of Winning A Million
by Harvey Jones | Harvey Jones looks at the odds of winning a million from various games of chance.

Published in July 2008

The Best Things In Life Are Free
by Donna Ferguson | Spent June out enjoying the sunshine instead of inside enjoying the Fool? Slap on the aftersun and sit back -- here's a second chance to read June's 20 most popular articles.

Published in April 2008

How To Find Forgotten Money
by Serena Cowdy | You might have hundreds of pounds just lying about, waiting to be spent. Sound too good to be true? Read this.
What Financial Abbreviations Really Mean!
by Cliff D'Arcy | Bankers love to baffle us with jargon. Here's our amusing guide to this gobbledygook!

Published in March 2008

Life's Greatest Question
by Cliff D'Arcy | The answer to this question should govern your entire financial life. Sadly, this answer is extremely elusive!
Who Wants To Be A Nillionaire?
by Cliff D'Arcy | If you don't want to end up flat broke or deep in debt, then steer clear of these six traps!
Your Guide To A Wealthy Future
by Donna Ferguson | If you take control of your money today, you can do it in a way that shields you from the economic problems that David Kuo predicts will threaten your wealth and happiness in the future.

Published in February 2008

Make Feb 29 A Day To Remember!
by Cliff D'Arcy | 2008 is a leap year, so why not use the extra day to improve your personal financial fitness? These seven tips will get you started.
Borrow At Bargain Rates And Earn 10% A Year On Your Investments
by Jane Baker | Whether you want to borrow a cheap loan or earn a huge return on your investment, we have an innovative but increasingly popular solution for you...
Borrow At Bargain Rates OR Earn 10% A Year On Your Investments
by Jane Baker | Whether you want to borrow a cheap loan or earn a huge return on your investment, we have an innovative but increasingly popular solution for you...

Published in January 2008

Spend less and have more!
by Neil Faulkner | Do borrowers or savers accrue the most lifetime possessions? And will borrowing to buy really help you buy stuff sooner? The answers will surprise you.
The Sins Of Advertising
by Cliff D'Arcy | The bad news is that advertising is everywhere, and it's harmful. How much does it affect your life?
Why Wealthier Rhymes With Healthier
by Donna Ferguson | A Foolish guide to ensuring you -- and your bank balance -- stay healthy in 2008.
Financial Resolutions For 2008
by | It's almost 2008 and the thoughts of Fools may be turning to New Year's resolutions. So we asked TMF staff members about their plans for 2008 and here are the results.
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