4th Jun 2020
Trying to teach your children about the world of money can seem like a daunting task but it is a crucial one. A study from Cambridge University said that most adult money habits are formed by the age of 7! It shows the power parents have to shape money habits of their children, which will…
4th Jun 2020
We live in a time of serious financial concern for many of us. People with more cash to spare might want to help their loved ones – but what are the rules of gifting money? From how much you can give away each year, to understanding Inheritance Tax rules, this guide will help you understand…
2nd Jun 2020
Ever wondered if you should become a chef? If lockdown has taught us anything, it’s that some of us were born to cook and some of us…well, aren’t. If you’ve discovered surprise culinary skills and want a career change, perhaps it’s time to consider a career in the kitchen! For anyone with a passion for…
31st May 2020
If you’ve used recent months of lockdown and furlough to start your freelance business idea, that’s great! But how do you find freelance clients when everyone’s tightening their purse strings? Lots of businesses are feeling the pinch at the moment, with redundancies and furlough schemes placing constraints on their finances. Unfortunately, this can have a…
31st May 2020
It’s no secret that lots of us have been struggling during the furlough period. With reduced wages for a lot of people, households across the nation have been struggling to pay the bills – even when reduced socialising costs are taken into account. Because of this, returning from furlough might throw up some unexpected issues. …
31st May 2020
Ever considered making money as an event planner? Are you organised, high-energy, imaginative and calm under pressure? Enjoy seeing a vision come together, and knowing that you were integral in making it happen? If the answer to all of the above is yes, it sounds like you’ve got skills that could be well-suited to a…
30th May 2020
A job scam is a fake online job advertisement targeting jobseekers with the aim of stealing their personal information or money. With more businesses advertising job postings online and over two thirds of the working population using the internet to search for jobs, more and more people are falling victim to these types of scams….
27th May 2020
With traditional high street shops closed (at least for now) and everyone doing their non-essential shopping online, there’s never been a better time to set up an online business. Even when shops reopen, many people will stick to online buying for a long time to come. If you want to make the most of this…
25th May 2020
Walking is an often-underrated exercise that many of us have recently discovered in lockdown. Tired of being cooped up inside, we’re all taking more walks around the block than before. But it’s also a fantastic way to get fit, be sociable (in a responsible, distanced manner), and enjoy the Great Outdoors. Now we’re able to…
24th May 2020
Post-lockdown divorce rates will rocket in the coming months. As the UK looks to slowly ease out of lockdown, many of us may be sadly contemplating separation or divorce. The weeks of being quarantined with your partner can suddenly bring existing problems within your relationship, to a head. But these are unexpected and unusual times,…
23rd May 2020
Catching up on long forgotten cleaning and household chores has become a popular activity for people finding themselves with more time on their hands during lockdown. However, stocking up on new cleaning supplies can end up costing you a small fortune and no one wants to have to spend lots of their hard-earned cash on…
23rd May 2020
You’ve heard of interest rates – it’s the amount you pay the bank to borrow money from them. Or, as a saver, it’s how much the bank pays you to ‘borrow’ your money. But what about negative interest rates? Many of us won’t have heard of negative interest – and for good reason. It’s a…
