25th Oct 2019
Property investment has had a bad rep over recent years. Landlord is a dirty word for some – but if you stick to some ethical principles, you can make great returns on your investment AND be a great landlord. 2023 was a slow year for the rental market. The cost of living crisis prevented landlords…
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…
8th Oct 2019
Collecting designer fashion is a quiet market, but racks up thousands of pounds at auctions. Investment in a designer or a certain fashion decade is like collecting art and goes hand in hand with the trend for vintage. Aesthetics aside, there is big money to be made in collecting couture. What to collect? How much could…
29th Aug 2019
If you’re looking for a new way to make money, perhaps as a way to combat unemployment or as a change of scenery from your current job, one option is to set up a call-handling service and make money from answering the phone. This would suit just about anyone with space for a desk and…
5th Aug 2019
Want to make money doing something completely unique? We’ve got a suggestion: beekeeping. Not only can you make money beekeeping, but there are other benefits too: helping to create honey is great for the environment, for example. Honey bees are dying all around the world, and new beekeepers are needed everywhere to increase the stock….
17th Jul 2019
There’s strength in numbers, they say, but did you know there’s also money-saving to be had if you’re buying in bulk? Everything from food to energy, holidays to nappies could be bought cheaper if you buy a lot in one go. Here are ten cool ways to save when you buy in bulk. Groceries: buy…
9th Jul 2019
News of a recession, redundancies, mass bankruptcies and so on can spread fear and despair around the country. Quite often people feel so depressed by this news that they don’t even bother to try to make money. However, for those who refuse to be hypnotised by media gloom there are always ways of coping and…
6th Apr 2019
If you think pigeon racing is just a quaint pastime for those who have nothing better to do with their weekends, think again! With substantial amounts up for grabs as prize money for competition winners, it certainly could end up being a rather lucrative hobby. Let’s take a little peek into the wonderful world of…
14th Dec 2018
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…
24th Jul 2018
We’ve been hit with a scorcher this summer, and the hot weather won’t be doing a David Copperfield act anytime soon. Whether you’re enjoying the heatwave, or it’s a bit too muggy for your liking, you could always be opportunistic and make some money from the torrid temperatures. From selling fans to fruit picking, there’s…
18th Jun 2018
For many of us, working from home is the dream. However, sometimes you get forced into making money while housebound unexpectedly. Often this may be due to an extended recovery period post-injury, illness or operation. Or perhaps, you find yourself housebound by association, taking care of a family member or friend. While rest is of…
