Women's Corner

As we ride the worst recession for over 70 years, many will be looking at ways to earn a little extra money. This may be to fund a special purchase, create a reserve fund in case things get worse or just to fill otherwise free and wasted time.

To make money in the investment market, following are the five things every rookie investor should keep in mind:

If saving has been a major problem with you, it's not because of the amount you earn but your outlook on saving. Here are a few simple tips to get you started on saving:

Chicago, August 11: Optimism not only broadens people’s vision to view their life in an absolute positive way, it is even good for human health, especially for middle aged women.

A study states that the average woman works for 12 years fewer than the average man, makes $300,000 less than the average man in a lifetime and lives six years longer than the average man. All combined, it means that women have to plan for a longer retirement with less money.

A few simple things can help you to save fuel while driving. Reduced fuel emissions are good for both your car and the environment. Saving fuel makes you participate in controlling global warming as well.

Credit card issuers generally do not disclose much information about their product. There are many myths about credit cards in the market, and believing in one can cost you dearly. The best thing to do? Know these myths and get wiser.

One doesn’t need to be a financial wizard to manage personal finances. Though regulating finances might appear complex, it does not have to be. Just a little common sense and knowledge of basic principles of money management will enable you to make wise money decisions.

Real estate agents are thought to be almost indispensable for property transactions. While you may assume that your property is in safe hands, there could be conflicting interests you’re unaware of.

Nothing soothes the senses more than having your own garden in your backyard; a little sanctuary for us to take refuge in. Spending some time among nature, and nurturing the saplings and watching them grow do wonders to your physical as well as psychological health. But the downside is that gardening can also be an expensive affair.