Finance Friday | Budgeting
Budget 2012
I learned this morning how many people read my blog and in which countries; I was surprised to learn in how many different countries. I have to be honest there were a few, that were unfamiliar! In the UK, later this month, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will present his budget for the coming year. We too have to budget and be careful with our money wherever we live in the world. This is a matter of understanding money and setting priorities; essentials are more important that luxuries and then keeping proper accounts. (more…)
Finance | Appreciation and Depreciation
Depreciation
I bought my car in 2004 and so it’s lasted 8 years without any trouble. That is 12.5% depreciation a year and I expect it to last at least another 2 years so I can get depreciation down to 10% a year. It’s not as fashionable as a new car straight out of the showroom; but cost a lot less. A wealthy American on television advised people to own more appreciating assets than depreciating assets like cars; that was good advice. (more…)
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