18th Jul 2016
Can you really make money lying down? Some people manage it – and it’s not just the super-rich on their yachts! Make money lying down by being a professional bed-tester Be a professional snuggler Make money lying down and watching TV Be a house-sitter (…lying down!) Make money lying down by planning your finances Increase…
27th Jun 2016
In the past few days you’ve been asking “how does Brexit affect me?” In particular I’m being asked “how does Brexit affect my money?” In fact I’ve been on most of the TV channels and a load of radio stations answering questions about interest rates, prices, savings, pensions, mortgages and jobs among other things. No…
5th Jun 2016
What’s not to love about cycling? It’s good for the environment, your wallet and, of course, your health. But before you rush out and spend hundreds on a state-of-the-art bike, or even just a cheap second-hand one, here are a few things you should consider. What to look for Where to buy Optional extras Government…
30th Mar 2016
The personal allowance has gone up, stamp duty has gone up, pension allowance has gone down and there’s a new living wage among other changes coming in this April.
30th Jan 2016
Bankruptcy is never a nice thing but it can happen to anyone, no-matter how successful or famous you can find bankrupt celebrities too. We’ve put together this list of 15 celebrities who went bankrupt to show it can happen to the best of us. Also, it’s a reminder that bankruptcy doesn’t have to mean the end….
21st Jan 2016
Guest article from the Financial Ombudsman Service. When it comes to personal finance, there are many myths that can fool even the savviest saver, and we have come across many of them here at the Financial Ombudsman Service. Confusion reigns due to a number of reasons – jargon, policy terms and conditions like a financial…
18th Jan 2016
As a student you can get your first taste of independence by living away from home, motivating yourself to study, cooking for yourself and generally standing on your own two feet. You might also be in control of your finances for the very first time. Whether you’re revelling in your newfound freedom or feeling a…
1st Sep 2015
From next month, UK consumers will be protected by a new bill of rights designed to resolve disputes with retailers and service providers, including the introduction of a dedicated ‘consumer ombudsman’ to handle small claims (anything under £10,000 in value). It is being hailed by the British Government as “the biggest overhaul of consumer rights…
14th Jul 2015
Right now the exchange rate between Pound and Euro is at its most favourable since 2007. For the past month rates have been hovering at between €1.3 and €1.4 per pound. For businesses exporting to the Eurozone this is not good news. But for tourists going to a Eurozone country for a holiday (Spain, Greece, France…
19th Mar 2015
A guest article from StepChange. When you’re dealing with debt, a consolidation loan can seem like a smart idea. The adverts make it sound all so simple: who wouldn’t want to roll all their debts up and make one single monthly payment? What the adverts neglect to tell you is that debt consolidation can often…
3rd Jan 2015
We’re all used to seeing A-listers living lavish lifestyles. But, not all of them blow their fortune on fast cars, grand properties and expensive nights out. In fact, some of the cleverer ones know how to keep hold of their cash by being wise with what they’ve got. Some of them live pretty much like…
25th Oct 2014
If you run a small businesses be warned – you’re a major target for fraudsters trying to defraud you out of hundreds of thousands of pounds. Common fraud in business What do the scams involve? Real life examples Financial Fraud Action UK’s (FFA UK) intelligence bureau has reported an upsurge of two scams in particular invoice fraud,…
