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.
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…
30th Nov 2021
Do you ever think about investing, but you aren’t quite sure where to start? You definitely aren’t alone. Investing can seem daunting, and it can be difficult to know how to go about it. Enter Wombat, the app that allows you to invest easily and efficiently. With a lot of people admitting their reluctance to…
29th Nov 2021
We recently hosted a webinar in partnership with The Royal Mint, in which we discussed why you should invest in gold and other money metals, and how to do so. Our founder Jasmine Birtles hosted this webinar, alongside expert guests. She was joined by Andy Dickey, Divisional Director of Precious Metals at The Royal Mint,…
5th Nov 2021
Have you heard of factor investing, or systematic investing, where you use a predefined rule which works out the best products for you to invest in? It’s becoming more popular as a method of picking ‘winners’ on the stock market as you just ‘follow the science’ – or at least the numbers. Using factors to…
24th Aug 2021
Women face a pension pay gap of almost 60% compared to men. When it comes to pensions, this pay gap can mean the difference of hundreds of thousands of pounds for retirement*. Why is there a pension gap between genders? A small improvement – and then COVID-19 Ways to close the gap Make sure your…
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…
10th Jul 2021
PCs can be expensive so with like any new gadget you buy, you’re probably going to be offered computer insurance when you get to the till. You might be tempted to get the insurance there and then but don’t be fooled. On average electrical retailers are known to charge their customers three to four times…
1st Jul 2021
You can get free stuff every day if you know where to look. Getting free stuff in the UK is easier than you think – it just takes a little know-how! It doesn’t matter whether you’re a cash-strapped student or a six-figure earner: the more stuff you get for free, the more money you can…
27th Jun 2021
Mobile phone insurance is something you don’t think about until you lose your phone and suddenly your whole world collapses. However, the problem with phone insurance is that it’s normally very overpriced. Here’s how to keep your phone safe without breaking the bank.
1st Jun 2021
Should you try DIY investing or use a financial advisor? Knowing whether to try DIY investing or use a financial advisor can be a crucial barrier to even beginning to look at doing something with your money. And with the rise of people dipping their toe in the investment waters during the pandemic there is…
11th May 2021
We all know big life events can wipe out our savings – but if you know what they’ll actually cost, it’s much easier to create a plan to save up for them instead. Rather than being taken aback at each life stage, here’s how to be prepared! University First Rented Home First Home (Owner) Owning…
