Personal Money Management 101 Blog

The widespread availability and increasing power and sophistication of computers and computer software is making personal money management easier than ever before. personalmoneymanagement101.com, in association with Amazon.com (the world’s largest bookstore), is delighted to offer a selection of the best financial software for your enjoyment and benefit. Most titles are offered at substantial discount to list price. Read the rest of this entry »

Things to Consider

Expect to change your mortgage several times over its life to take advantage of better deals.

Check for the facility to finish your mortgage early – are there any penalties?

Check for facility to pay extra to reduce the debt (and interest) – are there any penalties?

Before taking mortgage check for administration / arrangement fees – be sure these do not outweigh the advantages of chosen mortgage. Read the rest of this entry »

We all need somewhere to live, but we’re not all rich. Renting is akin to throwing your money down the drain, so for most of us a mortgage is inevitable.

For most people their mortgage is the biggest financial commitment they undertake in their entire lives, both in terms of the sum involved and the period over which it is repaid. Read the rest of this entry »

by Peter Kenny

Opening up a savings account can be a great idea for some consumers but it may not be the right choice for all consumers. This articles examines what a savings account is and for whom it might be advantageous to have one. Read the rest of this entry »

by Emma Snow

In the big world of investing, it seems we hear a lot about what securities to invest in, but not as much about what types of accounts to invest in. There are so many different types of investment accounts, each covering a different purpose, and new types of accounts seem to be created weekly. What are some of the basic types of investment accounts and what can they do for you? This article covers some of the accounts that are available currently and why you would use each one. Read the rest of this entry »