3rd Feb 2020
If you reach 50 with no savings, it’s natural to feel anxious about the future. But don’t worry, you still have time to make money, save, and invest well before retirement. It might be tempting to think you can’t do enough before you retire. You may feel like now the only option is to wait…
19th Jan 2020
So, you want to become a millionaire by the time you retire? Well, we’d all like to do that! It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible either. Follow these steps and you could be richer than you think: Make a plan Start saving Enter a few competitions Get a free financial health check Develop an…
15th Dec 2019
Whether you’re tired of the UK’s political climate or simply fancy living in a warmer, sunnier place, retiring abroad is an option for many. But what does being an ex-pat mean for your pension and taxes? If you’re wondering whether you can still claim your State Pension, how your lump-sum payments will work, and what…
4th Dec 2019
Remember exam time? The frantic cramming, the squeaky shoes of the exam invigilator striding between the desks or sitting purposefully at the head of the room. Well, they weren’t just doing it for kicks – invigilating exams can be a great way to make a bit of quick cash and almost anyone can do it….
13th Nov 2019
Find out how to be poor. Don’t build up wealth. Don’t have a rich retirement. Make sure you are poor and anxious for the rest of your life. Here are great ways to do that!
1st Nov 2019
Whether you’re looking for your first gig or have a good few years’ worth of experience under your belt, you need a great CV. The job market is tough; you’re often up against dozens or even hundreds of other candidates when applying for a job. According to the BBC, on average 60 people compete for…
1st Nov 2019
Publishing your work to Kindle’s store is easier than you think. If you’re reading this, then the chances are you’ve already completed a book or short story and are looking to self publish on a reliable platform. Or you may be considering writing your first novel and are just doing some research. If you have,…
25th Oct 2019
Property investment has had a bad rep over recent years. Landlord is a dirty word for some – but if you stick to some ethical principles, you can make great returns on your investment AND be a great landlord. 2023 was a slow year for the rental market. The cost of living crisis prevented landlords…
20th Oct 2019
The secret to saving has been revealed – save with a goal in mind. Last year, two thirds of those who saved with a goal in mind reached their target according to research from the robo-advice platform Nutmeg. This makes sense when you think about it, after all it’s much easier to know the steps…
15th Sep 2019
I am indebted to IFA Philip Dodd for tweeting me a link to this wonderful letter written, with dry humour, by someone in the tax office who really should get into script-writing or something. Wonderful stuff but, then, he did have good material to work with. The link he sent me was from Financialfootinmouth which…
10th Sep 2019
While we live in the digital age, some view earning income from the Internet with a certain level of scepticism. Can you really earn serious money online, without the safety net of a “real” job? The answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. Employment of any kind is rarely 100%…
28th Aug 2019
Finding a job today isn’t easy, although the market in the UK is improving… gradually. Even university graduates are finding it hard even to get as far as job interviews, despite having paid hefty fees for a degree. It can be particularly tough if you’ve been out of work for a while. The longer you look…
