12th Feb 2020
Being your own boss isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be, my friend. Yes, you can work from your cave in your comfiest Y-fronts and sandals, and you can take a matcha tea break at any time, but like any job, freelancing comes with pros and cons. Becoming a freelancer often appears tempting. A…
10th Feb 2020
It may not seem romantic, but cohabiting and finances go hand in hand. Moving in together has become so common in Britain that it’s now become the norm for a lot of people. Unfortunately though, things can go wrong. Cohabiting couples are Britain’s fastest-growing family type. So, while you might not need a piece of…
10th Feb 2020
Find out how to get a will written with our easy guide. Ensure you don’t overpay in taxes or that your ex doesn’t end up with all your cash! Around two-thirds of us don’t have a will, which means cost and heartache to family and friends. So get it done now and you’ll feel a…
9th Feb 2020
Life insurance is essential for many of us. If you have loved ones who would struggle to cope financially in the event of your death then it’s a necessary purchase. But it’s essential to make sure you’re not ripped off by life insurance companies when doing so. We don’t want to get too morbid, but…
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…
