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Johnathan James

Content Writer and Consultant, Personal Finance and Money Expert

With over 11 years of experience, Johnathan started his writing career as a copywriter. Coming from a finance and management background, he excels in covering personal finance and money topics. When he’s not spurning out fintech content, you will find him playing football, basketball and racing.

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MBA, Loughborough Business School

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Articles written by Johnathan James

Boxing Day: How to take advantage of holiday sales

Boxing Day is here! It's time for all the best sales and cheapest deals across stores. The cream of holiday season shopping takes place today and there are plenty of sales and offers to look out for.

December 26, 2021
Johnathan James

7 holiday gifts you should wait and buy after Christmas

Shopping for holiday gifts this year is going to be an interesting experience. With the pandemic throwing businesses off their regular tracks by quite a bit and with consumers preferring to shop predominantly online, it is going to be very interesting to see how companies and brands cope with the demand and keep up their supply.

December 25, 2021
Johnathan James

Christmas Spending: 8 Fascinating Statistics for 2021

It's Christmas and here are some of the crazy numbers this festive season is going to churn out when it comes to spending in America,

December 25, 2021
Johnathan James

How to reduce stress while shopping this holiday season

It feels weird when you think of shopping for Christmas as being a stressful activity. Why would shopping for gifts be stressful? Sure, you get to buy things for the people close to you. But what about your finances?

December 22, 2021
Johnathan James

Child Tax Credit: What to Do if You Missed the Deadline

The final child tax credit payments for the year will roll out this December 15. While the cutoff date to file for child tax credits was last month, you can still file for it next year. Here's details on the process.

December 14, 2021
Johnathan James

Last-minute holiday plans: How to get the best deals

Haven’t had time to plan a holiday yet? Don’t worry, it’s not too late yet. With a little bit of planning, flexibility and searching, you can still have a great vacation this year.

December 9, 2021
Johnathan James

How online bill payments make your life a whole lot easier

Handling multiple payments every month can be an arduous task. Every month you might be faced with a pile of bills related to renting, electricity, cable, gas, credit card bills, and many others. Keeping track of all these dues can get to you if you do not already have a system worked out for them. Moreover, missing even a single payment means you may have to pay a penalty fee for it.

December 3, 2021
Johnathan James

Debt Relief Help: Make Informed Decisions

The scariest 'd' word can take you off a good financial course. What can debt do, you ask? Here’s what debt can do to you: It can eat up all your savings and use up all your monthly income. The heavy interest rates can keep you indebted for many years causing a lot of mental and physical stress, leading to breakdowns and health problems.

December 3, 2021
Johnathan James

How to Save Money During the Holidays? A Comprehensive Guide

Holidays are the perfect time to go bonkers on sales and buy the stuff you want at great discounts. Most people concentrate their yearly shopping sprees around this season so that they can get the best value and save the most amount of money.

November 26, 2021
Johnathan James

Thanksgiving side hustles to make extra money this year

The holiday season is a great time to make some extra cash by taking up small gigs on the side. Something you pick up just might turn into a full-fledged and profitable career.

November 24, 2021
Johnathan James

Thanksgiving money : Everything you need to know

The holiday season is just around the corner, starting with Thanksgiving. What a time to eat, be merry and thankful. With people focused on going on shopping sprees taking advantage of the many ridiculous sales that are usually offered by stores and brands, the holiday mood gets off to a great start every year.

November 24, 2021
Johnathan James

5 hacks to save money around the house

Run out of options to save money again around the house? Living from one paycheck to another is extremely tough. It is scary due to the uncertainty it brings. The truth is most Americans live like this, without being able to save money for their future.

November 18, 2021
Johnathan James

Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth: How Much Money has Ronaldo Donated to Charity

Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the best player on the planet, the greatest of all time, as many of his fans call him. He’s won everything there is to win in the footballing world, in multiple leagues and countries. Currently, he’s back playing for Manchester United, the club that made him famous when he was only 18.

November 15, 2021
Johnathan James

Overcoming debt-related stress: 6 tips to beat money worry

Accumulating debt can be a serious cause for concern, leading to stress, worry and even mental breakdowns. Given the already difficult circumstances currently prevailing, piling up debt can cause serious mental and even physical health problems.

November 11, 2021
Johnathan James

Open enrollment period begins: Apply for 2022 health coverage

Open Enrollment starts on November 1, 2021, and goes on till January 15, 2022. Some states that have their own ACA exchanges have different date ranges for special enrollment periods. To qualify for applying during the special enrollment period, you will need a qualifying life event.

November 1, 2021
Johnathan James