11th May 2021
Are you 45-60 years-old? Do you work, or would you like to be working? Are you sitting on a nice pile of savings that will see you through your golden years and give you happy holidays two or three times a year? Or are you worried that you might not have enough to retire at…
26th Apr 2021
In the last couple of years, the buzz around the opportunities created by ‘ethical investing’ has only increased. As more consumers become more socially aware of the impact that companies have on our society, planet and our wider infrastructure, ethical investing has become a path to invest in companies creating products and services that are…
14th Apr 2021
Claiming Universal Credit and other benefits is tricky enough for most people – but as you start to save, you might find your entitlement drops. Or, you could have too much in your savings already to apply for benefits. Here, I’ll take you through the main ways savings could (and don’t) affect benefits. Universal Credit…
8th Apr 2021
It’s a tragic time when someone dies – but it also comes with a lot of paperwork. If you’ve been assigned executor of a will, there’s a lot of things to do. It can be overwhelming and knowing where to start is often confusing. Use this checklist to make sure you’ve got everything covered, in…
19th Mar 2021
Lockdown is slowing starting to ease and we’re might have reason to dress up and go out again soon. Don’t worry though – you don’t have to break the bank to look good. Fake diamonds can really be your – and your bank balance’s – best friend. Here’s why cheap jewellery is a good idea….
14th Mar 2021
You might feel like financial advice is something that’s a long way off. It’s something that’s reserved for middle-aged people with complex finances, right? It’s not something that you necessarily need to think about until you have investments, shares in your name, property, a will… Wrong. In fact, financial advice can be incredibly useful at…
3rd Mar 2021
Get 10% on your savings with a site called Blend Network. Is that really possible? Surprisingly, it is. When companies offer two-digit returns on investments I am always suspicious. At 10% I would expect a lot of risk and possibly even a company trying to pull the wool over my eyes! However, when I learnt…
16th Feb 2021
I’m a big fan of Warren Buffett and not just because, as the fourth richest man in the world, he’s worth $64.5 billion…yes billion! And he’s done it all through investing. He’s a brilliant thinker and a very witty nonagenarian who is still investing and avidly followed by the rest of the world. For example,…
3rd Feb 2021
Who wouldn’t want to make.a cool, guaranteed 4.8% on their savings? I don’t usually use the word ‘guaranteed’ when it comes to savings, particularly when it’s such a high rate, but I happen to know that this return is pretty rock solid as I’ve downloaded this app myself. I’m talking about HyperJar, the clever, free…
1st Feb 2021
It may seem counter intuitive, but sometimes you really do have to spend money to make money. It’s important to invest in yourself to boost your future financial success. Whether you want to start investing your cash into ISAs, squirrel away some funds into a pension packet, or try a new skill, then we’ve got…
14th Dec 2020
Saving for a mortgage deposit takes longer than ever these days – especially as low-deposit mortgages are increasingly hard to find or be eligible for. The good news is that, if you try these tips, you could save thousands of pounds in a year – and achieve your dream of home ownership faster than you…
3rd Dec 2020
Being single at Christmas sounds like a sad affair to many – but in reality, it could be your best festive season yet! Whether you’re single by choice or not this holiday season, we want to help you make the most of your unattached status to truly enjoy Christmas this year! It may feel like…
