8th Feb 2020
Since we want you to be a savvy saver, our main advice will always be to switch supplier and use comparison sites to save on your bills. But if you really can’t be bothered – and lots of you tell us you can’t – there are other ways to save money. Easy ways to be…
7th Feb 2020
With the climate crisis high on the news agenda and sustainable fashion enjoying a real moment, these days more couples are considering the planet when planning their special day. For lots of couples an eco-wedding is not only kinder to the environment and more personal, but also cheaper too. It sounds to us like planning…
5th Feb 2020
Bankruptcy isn’t just a big corporation’s worst nightmare. You’ve probably heard of celebrities who owed more than they could afford to pay and went bankrupt – such as Katie Price, declared bankrupt just before Christmas 2019. Bankruptcy is a legal process by which your assets of any value are sold off to pay your creditors…
2nd Feb 2020
Dating website Plenty of Fish revealed the average single adult spends £1,350 on dating every year in the UK! Dating on a budget is entirely possible and – we think – necessary!
31st Jan 2020
Did you know you could increase property value with just a few cheap changes? Increasing the value of your home is easily done – without costing the earth. (And, let’s face it, you don’t want to spend lots to add to your property’s value – it defeats the point!). When the housing market is slow,…
22nd Jan 2020
How to get a home for free. There are lots of ways you can get a home for free with a job or by being someone who looks after properties. Here are just a few of them.
18th Jan 2020
The scariest thing about being a first-time buyer is getting a mortgage. How much can you borrow? Will your application be accepted? How does it all work? We’re here to help! Here’s your quick guide on how to get a mortgage for the first time. We’ll take you through the definition of a first-time buyer,…
18th Jan 2020
Mortgage costs can add thousands of pounds to the final loan amount. It’s important that you know what you could be charged for so that you can compare deals fairly. From arrangement fees to valuation costs, here’s a full rundown of mortgage costs you could face. Mortgage arrangement fee Mortgage valuation fee and homebuyer’s report/structural…
15th Jan 2020
We recently wrote – at length – about the impact addiction has on finances. So, when we heard this week that you soon won’t be able to gamble using credit cards, we were delighted. What the credit card gambling ban means An estimated 10 million Britons gamble online every year. At the moment, it’s…
15th Jan 2020
Does such a thing as a cheap house even exist anymore? House prices continue to rise and mortgage lenders seem to have more demands on first-time buyers than ever. So, do cheap houses really exist – and if so, how can you afford one? Here are some alternative ways you can afford a home –…
14th Jan 2020
Even the smallest of issues on your credit score could affect your eligibility for big things like a mortgage, loan, or credit card. It can even affect whether you can get a mobile phone contract! The good news is that it’s easy to restore a bad credit reputation. It takes some time, but it IS…
11th Jan 2020
Did you know that one of the quickest and most cost effective ways to get your debt paid off is to do something called ‘snowballing’ your debts. Debt can be overwhelming and it can be really stressful dealing with it. What Are Snowball Debts Snowball Debts Step By Step How Do Other People Snowball Debts?…
