1st Jun 2023
Pregnant Then Screwed: Know your parental rights Motherhood and the prospect of having a newborn baby should be a time of excitement and joy, but for many women the spectre of being forced out of their job as a result of becoming a parent looms large. A study by the Equality and Human Rights Commission…
31st May 2023
If you want to invest in property, using REITs can be an excellent place to start. Here’s what you need to know about REIT investing.
31st May 2023
Do you know your bourbon from your scotch, your single malt from your blended? Investing in whisky is a relatively untapped investment opportunity; some sources suggest healthy returns even within the space of a year. Of course, with all investing there’s some risk. You’ll need to do your research and see what tends to sell…
30th May 2023
Going abroad? Secure your home and vehicles It’s holiday season! Perhaps you’re one of the lucky Brits escaping the UK for a getaway abroad this summer. There is always plenty to think about – getting your passport ready, making sure the weight of your luggage is below the allowance, packing the essentials. But one thing…
30th May 2023
A staggering 14% of people seeking help from the charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) have found themselves suffering financial hardship as a result of court fines or some kind. It’s not surprising. Authorities are increasingly using fines – or the threat of them – to shore up revenue, punish minor infractions and roll-out unpopular initiatives,…
25th May 2023
ESG and renewable energy investing is all the range these days. Yet the fact is, roughly 80% of the world’s energy is still derived from fossil fuels. And yes, while the shift towards cleaner energy is a crucial step for our planet, we really shouldn’t underestimate the role oil & gas continues to play in…
25th May 2023
Beauty faves for June The sun is out, and hot weather is on the horizon (I hope). As the weather changes, the products we use tend to change, too. Our skin is our largest organ, and it is impacted in different ways by the heat, the cold, humidity, pollution and more. So, I thought I’d…
23rd May 2023
Could you have insurance policies you don’t know about? Keeping track of savings, investments and insurance policies is getting increasingly difficult thanks to digitalisation and companies going “paperless”. The big financial institutions are holding billions of pounds in old accounts that customers have forgotten about. This is especially true of banks, building societies and pension…
23rd May 2023
Why spend money when you can source delicious ingredients from your garden or the nearby countryside – check out Sarah Locketts recipes from the garden. A windfall of apples What do you do when you suddenly come into lots of…apples? Bake Apple Tart of course! 500g store-bought frozen shortcrust pastry costs £1.35 from Asda….
19th May 2023
It’s International Virtual Assistant Day! The coronavirus pandemic triggered massive changes in the working landscape. Not only are more jobs being carried out remotely now, but more work is being outsourced as well. For many businesses, hiring freelancers and independent contractors for specific jobs, rather than keeping a larger number of employees on the payroll…
18th May 2023
This investing post is sponsored by Alliance Trust. The UK has an inflation problem. According to the latest Consumer Price Index, inflation is running at 10.1% and, worryingly, this puts the UK at the top of the inflation tables across Western Europe. So, with prices rising (and rising), how can UK-based investors protect the value…
15th May 2023
Iceland giving customers a year’s supply of chicken– here’s how to claim Frozen supermarket Iceland has launched a new VIP card that allows people to get unlimited shopping for a whole year. Following in the footsteps of the popular chicken restaurant Nandos, this VIP ‘black card’ will give customers the ability to purchase one of…
