9th Feb 2020
You have been asking us how to buy a used car and get the best price so here is our answer! If you buy a car new, you lose up to 20% of its value as soon as you drive away from the dealership. Basically, this means that if you are looking for a good…
7th Feb 2020
With the climate crisis high on the news agenda and sustainable fashion enjoying a real moment, these days more couples are considering the planet when planning their special day. For lots of couples an eco-wedding is not only kinder to the environment and more personal, but also cheaper too. It sounds to us like planning…
5th Feb 2020
Bankruptcy isn’t just a big corporation’s worst nightmare. You’ve probably heard of celebrities who owed more than they could afford to pay and went bankrupt – such as Katie Price, declared bankrupt just before Christmas 2019. Bankruptcy is a legal process by which your assets of any value are sold off to pay your creditors…
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…
2nd Feb 2020
Dating website Plenty of Fish revealed the average single adult spends £1,350 on dating every year in the UK! Dating on a budget is entirely possible and – we think – necessary!
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…
18th Jan 2020
The scariest thing about being a first-time buyer is getting a mortgage. How much can you borrow? Will your application be accepted? How does it all work? We’re here to help! Here’s your quick guide on how to get a mortgage for the first time. We’ll take you through the definition of a first-time buyer,…
18th Jan 2020
Mortgage costs can add thousands of pounds to the final loan amount. It’s important that you know what you could be charged for so that you can compare deals fairly. From arrangement fees to valuation costs, here’s a full rundown of mortgage costs you could face. Mortgage arrangement fee Mortgage valuation fee and homebuyer’s report/structural…
17th Jan 2020
If you’re approaching retirement and at least part-own your home, it could be your biggest asset. Equity release can help you unlock some of the cash tied up in your home, without you having to move out. You can even remain in it until you go into long-term care or until you pass away –…
11th Jan 2020
Did you know that one of the quickest and most cost effective ways to get your debt paid off is to do something called ‘snowballing’ your debts. Debt can be overwhelming and it can be really stressful dealing with it. What Are Snowball Debts Snowball Debts Step By Step How Do Other People Snowball Debts?…
1st Jan 2020
So, Christmas is over for another year, and hopefully you’re satisfied with the presents you received. But, let’s be honest, there’s one you probably don’t want, right? One gift that is either random, ugly or just plain faulty. So can you get a refund? Whether the gift was bought in-store or online, there are some…
15th Dec 2019
Auto-enrolment is designed to encourage everyone in work to save for their retirement. Since it was introduced in 2012, the proportion of employees with a workplace pension has rocketed from 55% to a huge 87% in 2019. The scheme was introduced to encourage retirement planning. The idea is to reduce the future burden of older…
