6th Nov 2019
REITs have become a portfolio staple for income investors over the past decade, but what exactly are REITs? Why are they becoming more popular? and how can you invest in REITs? To find out the answers to all those questions and more read our article on how to invest in REITs below. Real Estate Investment…
25th Oct 2019
If you’re a first-time property buyer saving up for a deposit to buy a house, you then should open a Help to Buy ISA pronto. This is because this Government initiative is set to end on 30 November 2019, which leaves less than two months to open one. Take a look at our guide to…
22nd Oct 2019
Investing in diamonds can be a great way to make money and wear your investment at the same time! As with investing in gold jewellery, investing in diamonds is a win-win, so long as you’re careful to protect your investments when you’re wearing and storing them. Diamonds can be a great alternative investment. In fact,…
21st Oct 2019
As you start to consider your retirement finances, you’re looking for income but you’re also looking for safety. How do you make the most of the money you have in these turbulent economic times? We look at your investing options and explain how they work and what they could do for you. Annuities Gilts Savings…
4th Oct 2019
Have you ever considered owning your own hens? Food prices are on the rise and eating well, especially if you’re a die-hard organic disciple, is getting more expensive. This is prompting people across the country to have a go at growing their own food and keeping animals for food. If you think you could handle…
28th Sep 2019
Got a dog? Why not get that little pooch a job that could really up the doggy snack game. One of the UK’s leading marketplaces for holiday rentals, Snaptrip.com, is recruiting two dogs to travel across the UK with their owners as Furrfluencers. The Job The Furrfluences will be required to review 10-holiday properties over…
20th Sep 2019
You don’t have to go through the hassle of actually owning student accommodation in order to make money from it. As with other property investments, you can do it without ever seeing the bricks and mortar for yourself. If you are interested in actually buying flats and houses to rent to students, take a look…
19th Sep 2019
Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVA) can be one method used to avoid bankruptcy. You can set one up even after you have already been declared bankrupt, causing your bankruptcy to be cancelled. It’s basically a voluntary deal made with your creditors that you can ensure is flexible enough to suit you, giving you more control over…
18th Sep 2019
Want to make money from sporting events in your area or anywhere in the world? Whether it’s hundreds of pounds or thousands, there are better ways to make money from sporting events like Premier League football or Wimbledon tennis than gambling on them. From seasonal jobs to rental ideas to selling to the punters, there’s plenty…
30th Aug 2019
It’s the nightmare scenario no-one wants to experience: being paid a visit by the bailiff. To escape the negativity associated with their original title, bailiffs now call themselves ‘enforcement agents’. But, whether they call themselves a bailiff or enforcement agent, the one thing that has remained unchanged is, if you find one on your doorstep,…
29th Aug 2019
Student accommodation is increasingly seen as a profitable area for property investors. There are various ways to make money from student accommodation from buy-to-let and renting to local students, to investing in purpose-built blocks and special types of REITs (real estate investment trusts). This first article is looking at buying property and renting it out…
21st Aug 2019
If you’re already working on the difficult balancing act of having a job/family life, it might seem there is no time left for you to make some extra money. Actually, there is one thing you can do which has the potential to earn you a passive income: renting. Yes, you can make and save money…
