Most of us would benefit greatly from a few extra quid in our bank accounts, particularly if you have a family to look after. Millennials are often advised to get a part-time job or take on overtime to earn that cash – but it isn’t always that easy. You might have to take care […]

  If there’s one thing in life we all want, it has to be financial security. It’s not enough to simply earn a good income – it’s also about achieving that security that can only come with being in total control of your income. The question is, of course, what does it take to achieve […]

  While there’s nothing wrong with allowing yourself the opportunity to treat your upcoming nuptials as your own personal fairy tale, it’s best to keep a close eye on your finances during this time. This is so you both properly understand the implications that tying the knot may have on your money. You don’t need […]

  It’s safe to assume summer will bring at least some change in your customers’ buying habits. Students are free to travel, work and enjoy leisure time between class sessions. Parents tweak their schedules to accommodate little ones. Families take vacations during the summer, too.   It’s a time of commotion, change and life experiences […]

  Ever since I graduated from university in 2014, I’ve been a freelancer. I knew from the get-go that I never wanted to work in an office environment, I knew that I wanted to have the freedom to work however and wherever I liked without having a boss breathing down my neck, which is why […]

  As someone that runs their own small business, blogs and works as a freelance journalist, I’ve had to learn how to deal with my own accounts. While I was lucky enough to undertake a basic accounting course for free online and understand the basic principles of accounting for business, the area that I struggled […]

  Sometimes we think with our hearts and not with our heads, I know I certainly do. Making New Year’s resolutions can often be disastrous, with 80% of people failing by February and regretting it instantly. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to cut down on spending, and although this sounds achievable, […]

  Property flipping is a means of buying a property at a low price, making some renovations and then selling it for a big profit. These renovations could include restoring a house that’s in disrepair, making extensions or converting rooms like attics and garages into bedrooms – anything that adds extra value to the property. […]

  There is nothing more exciting than getting stuck into a new project. Whether you are updating your home or getting your hands dirty by making clay with the kids, crafts are pretty much every creative person’s favourite way to pass the time. You can let out your creative streak while having fun when it […]

  If you smoke in Great Britain, you may be spending much more money than you think. Nicotinell, a provider of a range of products to help people when they have a goal of quitting smoking, has attempted to draw a clear picture of just how much taking up this habit costs you in the […]

  I remember when I first started university; I was wonderfully naive and thought that my student loan and grant for the semester would leave me with plenty of money to spare. Oh boy was I wrong. Once you account for the cost of all those nights outs, brunches with coursemates, and that kabab you […]

  Christmas is, without a doubt, one of the most expensive times of the year. It’s the time when not only do we have to prepare a feast, but we also have to buy presents for all of our nearest and dearest. There is no getting away from the fact that Christmas, and the whole […]

  Christmas shopping is always so expensive, isn’t it? It doesn’t seem to matter how much you budget throughout the year and try to save, when it gets to the festive season, it always seems to cost more than expected. Aside from the price of all the Christmas food that has to be brought, there […]

  Falling into substantial debt can be highly traumatic. A lot of people don’t realise just how stressful being in debt can be, and what the impact can be on you and your family. While it’s far too easy to end up in debt, what it is important to realise is that no matter how […]

  There are a whole range of things to consider when buying a second home, whether it’s for you to use or for you to let out to tenants as an investment.  Deciding if you should buy to let is a difficult decision, especially as markets change so frequently.  If you do decide to make […]

  Conventional wisdom dictates that credit cards are the devil. Anyone that watches TV will see the adverts which categorically state they are the offspring of Satan. So, I’ve handled them with kid gloves for all these years. Wherever possible, I’ve avoided them like the plague, and I’ve done it for the greater good. Damn, […]