Christmas is hard on many wallets. This year, things will be even harder for a lot of people. So many have lost their jobs by being made redundant, or their business actually closing down due to coronavirus. Many people are trying to cut costs and make a little extra money on the side to support … Read more
Now, the title of this article might seem a little strange, seeing as the answer it would seem is most things in life cost money. You’re not wrong; you do need money for a whole host of different things in life! But simply saying ‘everything’ doesn’t really cut it. So, while it might seem like … Read more
Mortgages – for some people, just the mere mention of them might fill them with dread! Endless financial jargon, long lists of confusing rules, and unexpected fees everywhere you turn. But mortgages needn’t be so daunting. When you have someone with all the know-how to explain and guide you through the process of getting a … Read more
If you are looking for a secondhand car, there are things to consider which don’t apply to new purchases. Secondhand cars, while more cost-effective, have more history and complications than a brand new car off the lot. For this reason, the budgeting for buying a secondhand car is more difficult and complex than budgeting for … Read more
Sadly, it seems that sterling is on the slide again. Individuals are often expressing their dissatisfaction as they exchange their GBP and in return seem to get very little for their money. But, how do you make the most out of a bad situation? The exchange rates may not be favourable, yet there are always … Read more
Managing your family finances can be challenging, with plenty to pay for and changing commitments all the time. Financial planning apps can be useful to improve your financial health and perfect your budget. To get started, try these top five financial planning apps for families. 1 . HomeBudget with Sync With the HomeBudget application, you … Read more
Should you have family income benefit? 2020 has taught us a lot so far. Arguably the biggest lesson is that anything can happen and nothing is guaranteed. Our lives have been thrown into unknown territory and many people have lost family, homes and jobs. With this in mind, should we all be taking life insurance … Read more
If you have experienced a personal injury in the last three years that wasn’t your fault, and if you recovered from that injury in a few days, you may not feel that your suffering was sufficient enough to warrant a case for personal injury compensation. You would be wrong. Following any kind of personal injury … Read more
Some of us have bad financial habits. From spending too much to not planning how we deal with debts, it’s an unfortunate reality, often born from the fact that we weren’t taught better financial habits as we grew. But once you know you have those bad habits, it’s your job to look at ways you … Read more