Category: Financial Tips

Pocket Money: A Parent’s Guide

Pocket money is one of the first ways children can learn the basics of managing and spending money. It’s a great opportunity to teach them the value of money and useful habits for when they’re financially independent. The problem is, there are a lot of questions around pocket money to consider, such as how much[…]

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5 Ways To Grow Your Personal Finance

It's probably fair to say that we all want more money to spend on luxuries, rather than putting all our money towards the basics, like food and bills. But, in order to save this money, we could probably do more to make our money go further. With a little effort and some smart decision making,[…]

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How to Manage Your Freelance Income

Freelance work is rewarding, but it can also be incredibly stressful. Can you guess what the number one thing is that stresses freelancers out? It’s not deadlines, and it’s not interacting with clients – it’s cash flow. Cash flow is incredibly important to a freelancer, and when you can’t guarantee that payments will come in[…]

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Buying a House: Freehold or Leasehold?

You’re reading this because you’re looking into buying a house. You’ve heard these words, freehold and leasehold. You’re stumped. You’re not the only one. But knowing the difference is important and actually isn’t as tricky as it may seem. So, What Do They Mean? There are essentially two different ways of owning a home: freehold[…]

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5 Budget Planner Apps: Save More Money Easily

Have you ever glanced at a bank statement only to realise that you have no recollection of making a purchase? Or how about being shocked as you scroll through numerous direct debits and standing orders leaving your account each month? Keeping on top of every-day finances can be tricky. However, with banking technology rapidly evolving,[…]

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Stress – How do You Keep it Under Control?

Over 44% of us suffer from stress on a regular basis. And according to the latest stats from the Health and Safety Executive show that over 488,000 people had work-related stress last year – especially those who work in healthcare, education and the armed forces. So how can we keep stress under control? How can[…]

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How to Create a Self Development Plan for 2019

Feeling trapped in your habits? Self-development and self-help are trendy terms, but how to achieve them? Do you make new resolutions but fail to keep to them? This is much more common than you might think. But it’s time to leave whatever imperfections you decide behind, and achieve betterment and improvement in the New Year![…]

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How to Beat the Winter Blues and Stay Productive

It seems like winter has arrived! The days are shorter, it’s constantly dark outside, and most of the time we don’t want to get out of our warm beds. Some of us might even experience the “winter blues”. Whether it’s seasonal affective disorder or post-holiday let-down, you will benefit from our tips and tricks on[…]

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Are You Prepared for the Coldest Winter in a Decade?

The scorching heat of the summer has now become a distant memory. We may have all been praying for a breeze a few months ago – now we may be facing an incredibly cold winter. But if there’s one thing residents of the UK are good at, it’s solving weather related problems! We may complain[…]

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The Myths And Truths About Millennials’ Relationship With Money

If you were born between 1980 and 1996, you may describe yourself as a millennial. Also known as Generation Y, this largely vague demographic has been widely accused of buying too many avocados and not saving up for their future. Put simply, a stereotyped millennial is rarely out of the headlines for how they handle[…]

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