12th Jan 2025
No matter how small your garden may be, you can earn a sweet mint this summer with some of our clever outdoor money-making ideas. From using the soil for growing saleable produce to renting your garden for private functions, there are loads of ways to earn pretty pounds from those lovely petals. Here are a…
6th Jan 2025
Most adults who in control of their own finances will know quite accurately what their expenses are every month. We know how much we need to transfer for rent or our mortgage, for example, or how much is set to come out with our phone bill. There are no hidden expenses for financial surprises… or…
5th Jan 2025
Investing can feel like stepping into a whole new world—one full of buzzwords, graphs, and intimidating terms. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be overwhelming! If you’ve ever found yourself asking questions like, “What is investing, really?” or “How much do I need to start?”—you’re in the right place. I decided to pull…
5th Jan 2025
If you want to make money from bad weather, there are a huge number of ways to do so. Snow is the biggest money maker when it comes to earning extra income from atmospheric conditions, as it’s the hardest to manage when it comes down heavily. If predictions are to be believed, and the UK…
27th Dec 2024
The Christmas bonus – that extra cash that seems to appear just when you need it most, amidst the holiday rush and splurges. It’s tempting to splurge on that designer handbag, a fancy gadget, or maybe even a holiday escape to Bali. But before you hit “add to basket,” let’s take a moment to think:…
26th Dec 2024
Whilst I love Twixmas, it is one of the only times of the year to fully switch off, after the manic stress of December. However, for many of us, Twixmas can be a bit boring. We’re stuffed full of overly rich Christmas food and all daily routine is out the window.! That’s why it’s the…
20th Dec 2024
Planning for retirement is no walk in the park! It involves assessing different investing strategies and routes to find a solution that offers security, growth potential, and, ideally, tax efficiency. Building a comfortable retirement plan isn’t just about pensions! The best way to create a comfortable, long-term pot for yourself is to spread your investment…
19th Dec 2024
Do you ever find yourself reading through our useful investing articles and coming across financial words and phrases that you don’t understand at all? You’re not the only one! The financial sector is full of obscure words that either sound like they mean something quite different to what they really mean or sound so confusing…
13th Dec 2024
Befriending Services Vicky Parry reminds us all to keep an eye on our neighbours this winter and tells us what you can do to help those in need. This week we have heard about an elderly neighbour with COPD who’s refusing to use her heat this winter due to fear of rising bills: she literally…
10th Dec 2024
Is home and pet sitting for you? Christmas is a busy time for everyone. People are visiting friends, family and loved ones, taking holidays, having extended breaks at home or even going skiing! People often find they are worried to leave their homes unattended and of course, many people need someone to watch their beloved…
3rd Dec 2024
A recent survey by BlackRock UK revealed that nearly three-quarters of respondents do not feel confident that they will be able to save enough into their pension pot to afford a reasonable standard of living. For many, this is a scary thought that paints a pretty bleak picture for the future! Luckily, a recent analysis…
3rd Dec 2024
Are you a dab hand when it comes to wrapping gifts? Do your friends and family come to you when they need a present wrapped well? Then maybe you should consider becoming a professional gift wrapper. What does a professional gift wrapper do? What skills do I need to be a professional gift wrapper? How…
