I primarily work from home. Due to a "lack of commute," I don't get to listen to morning radio like I used to (not the biggest loss). This morning, however, allowed me the pleasure of beginning my day with a little disc jockey. The local country radio station plays a game where they have a prize …
How Workplace Schemes Can Save You Money
With unemployment in the UK now at a staggering five year low, there is genuine optimism that the nation’s longstanding labour market crisis may soon be at an end. The number of people out of work in the UK fell by 133,000 in March, with just 2.2 million citizens now actively seeking employment. …
Watching the NBA and Your Investments
Last night, I watched the Miami Heat play the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Indiana Pacers jumped out to a 14-point lead early in the 1st quarter (19-5) as the Heat struggled to find any production. This trend continued as the Pacers slightly increased their lead to …
ATM Screws Man. Man Screws ATM.
With the name Funancials, I feel that I have a moral obligation to report any news that crashes into the intersection of "all things funny" and "all things money." If it's involving money and it's remotely funny... I'm there. Right? Right. So, in the history of insanely gross relationships …
Round, Round, Get Around…I Get Around
I feel silly writing this. But, after a few comments/emails I've received recently because of this post, I feel like I need to. Believe it or not, the article in question - The Ideal Budget of a Single Guy - drives a large amount of the traffic to my site. This is primarily because it ranks #1 in …
How to Cut your Car Insurance Rates with a Poor Driving Record
Getting deemed a high risk driver by insurance companies can lead you to see a drastic increase in your car insurance rates. There are many factors that could drive up rates, from a dangerous occupation to a poor credit rating. However, one of the main factors is your driving record. If you have …
Where and How Should I Listen to Music?
I have a confession to make: When it comes to music, I am a complete n00b. My 2001 Jeep Cherokee still has a cassette deck. My car doesn't even have the ability to play CD's. I completely missed that technological advancement. Whenever I drive, I toggle back and forth between two radio …
