20th Dec 2021
Christmas spending habits have been the focus of this new study by Capital One UK. It has been revealed that £50 billion may be spent on Christmas this year. This comes out to nearly £1,000 each on average, which is nearly half (48%) of December’s take-home salary. Only a week after news that we will…
17th Dec 2021
Our founder and CEO Jasmine Birtles recently hosted a free webinar all about how DIY investors can pick stocks and shares like a pro. She was joined by Eyal Perry, founder of Aurora, the kind sponsors of this webinar, together with Justin Urquhardt-Stewart, who set up 7 Investments and Barclays Stockbrokers, and Bill Kay, former business…
16th Dec 2021
What were the most popular funds, shares and investment trusts of 2021 according to three of the main investment platforms? I asked AJ Bell and Hargreaves Lansdown which investments were the most popular among their users and got some pretty similar answers. Growth funds (a fund that is looking to increase its price rather than…
16th Dec 2021
Litigation should always be a last resort. Taking someone to court must be a last resort after all else fails and you feel that you have no other alternative. In fact, it should be avoided at all costs. It’s not an easy route, nor is it a cheap one. And you must be able to show…
16th Dec 2021
.We recently held a webinar with Fielding Financial founder, Gill Fielding, where we discussed her top tips for investing in property. Hosted by our CEO Jasmine Birtles, they discuss how Gill got into property investment to Fielding Financial’s courses. How did Gill get into property investment? How does Gill invest now? What do Fielding Financials…
14th Dec 2021
New research from Intuit QuickBooks, the global technology platform, reports on the stress of your VAT return and it having a negative impact on small business owners, which is affecting their success and mental health. This could be leading to some businesses putting off setting themselves up for online digital tax returns. The majority of…
13th Dec 2021
The last few years have seen an explosion in the number of accessible trading platforms catering to a surge of interest in DIY Investing. As a result, it’s never been easier to get involved and build an investment portfolio yourself. Even so, it’s worth bearing in mind that the accessibility itself brings with it challenges…
9th Dec 2021
Like many people today, we’re huge fans of charity shopping. It’s a terrific way to browse a staggeringly varied and unusual range of clothing and goods super cheap while knowing you’re helping those in need. And with an estimated 4m children in the UK growing up in poverty, winter is set to be very difficult for many families. Worse than ever this year, rising rent, food and energy prices will be felt most in poorer households.
6th Dec 2021
Paying into a pension can be easy to put off. You’ll do it later. Next year. When you’re older. And then, suddenly, you’re older – and you have no pension savings! The first thing to do is not panic. This guide will help you understand why pensions are essential – and what action to take…
6th Dec 2021
Christmas and New Year are the two most popular times of the year to buy a dog, so if you are thinking of adding a new addition Perfect-Pets has some useful tips to help you choose the right dog for your family’s lifestyle and budget. The Covid Effect Choosing the right breed of dog for…
3rd Dec 2021
You must have said at one time, or heard someone say, “If I could just get paid to play with puppies all day, I’d be in heaven.” Well read on… Guide Dogs Need YOU Guide Dogs were looking for a Canine Science Assistant whose main job is to look after gorgeous dogs all day. The…
1st Dec 2021
Welcome to our brand-new monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond). I am Emmy and I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on my blog, Bablands.com, for the last five years. In that time, I’ve…
