20th Oct 2021
It’s a tricky time financially for a lot of us. Money is tight. Living costs are continuing to rise, from energy bills to grocery shopping, and it’s putting the pinch on our day-to-day spending. Of course, frugal living habits can hugely help reduce costs, but to avoid missing out on some of your favourite things,…
8th Oct 2021
Even if you are only a casual investor you will likely have heard of people who invest in commodities. The word ‘commodities’ immediately brings to mind Wall Street bankers urgently making trades in steel, corn and pork bellies in front of huge computer screens. However, the truth is far simpler. A commodity is a raw…
28th Sep 2021
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13th Sep 2021
Are you already tired and the Halloween season has just started? We get it: what a year it’s been! No problem—we have some great, easy ideas for your next Halloween party. All you have to do is pick and choose and get started on planning what’s right for you: Same costume Pinata Catering Event planner…
10th Sep 2021
Are you keen to get into impact investing? That’s where you invest in companies that have a provably positive effect on the climate or on humanity generally. It’s something that people who are concerned about climate change, child poverty, health issues and more aim to do. In fact, there’s been a surge in people looking…
17th Aug 2021
After over a year-and-a-half of chaos, it’s little wonder there are so many views on where the economy might be headed. A few weeks ago we ran our interview with Jennifer Arcuri, Boris Johnson’s former mistress, who gave some pretty scary predictions which you can read here. This week we’ve got the view of respected…
13th Jul 2021
A buy-to-let property offers an attractive way to grow your wealth. But where is the best place to buy one? If you want to make money as a landlord, think outside London. Cities such as Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, and Birmingham all offer great potential returns for buy-to-let properties. The regeneration projects in these areas, plus…
13th May 2021
I’ve long been a fan of slow cooking – specifically in an electric slow-cooker. You put all the ingredients in the pot at the start of the day; leave them on a low setting, and when you get home from work – voila! It can take a little extra planning, but the results are delicious.
26th Apr 2021
In the last couple of years, the buzz around the opportunities created by ‘ethical investing’ has only increased. As more consumers become more socially aware of the impact that companies have on our society, planet and our wider infrastructure, ethical investing has become a path to invest in companies creating products and services that are…
16th Feb 2021
I’m a big fan of Warren Buffett and not just because, as the fourth richest man in the world, he’s worth $64.5 billion…yes billion! And he’s done it all through investing. He’s a brilliant thinker and a very witty nonagenarian who is still investing and avidly followed by the rest of the world. For example,…
2nd Feb 2021
Life in the city is packed with fabulous possibilities: from eating and drinking, to shopping and world-class entertainment. The trouble is that making the most of all the opportunities on offer can take its toll on your bank balance. Fortunately, we have put together a guide to fabulous city living on a budget. There are…
4th Jan 2021
Dealing with debt and worrying about bankruptcy can be a stressful and confusing time. There are different options available, but it can be difficult to work out which one is right for your personal circumstances. This post explains what IVAs, DMPs and bankruptcy are and will help you work out which option is best for…
