Does listening to music while studying help you?
Studying requires great focus in order for the study material to be absorbed into memory. However, it is very common for the mind to drift..
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Buying a home for the first time is something that many people look forward to. The chance to finally have a place to call their own is..
The Emperor’s New Qualifications
We’re thrilled today to host another article from Paul Willis, who previously brought us Not so Great Britain: The illusion of..
How to use your credit card wisely
Credit cards provide a flexible and convenient way of borrowing money. However, the cards can easily turn into debt traps if they are not..
Summer learning activities to keep your mind fresh
During the school year, students are constantly stimulated with new information through teachers, friends and school activities. However,..
The Closed University
After years of listening to the voices inside my head arguing about what I should do with my life, I recently came to a realisation...
We’re young, we’re uneducated and we’ve never invested a penny
You wouldn’t play football without understanding the offside rule, you wouldn’t take a knife to a gun fight and you certainly..
What did your parents teach you about money?
Parents are amazing. Our mothers suffered massive pain to bring us into the world and they were rewarded with poo and screaming. Why..
Learning the hard way
I was reading an article by FruGal entitled Is it better to learn about money the hard way? which I recommend reading as she raises an..
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Sterling Effort was created to stuff some financial knowledge into those of us who grew up without being taught how money really works; how to make it, save it and grow it. Our aim is to give you clear and concise information regarding personal finance and hopefully provide some entertainment along the way.
