10 Last Minute World Book Day Costume Ideas
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On 2 March, we’ll be celebrating World Book Day! This is a day for celebrating literature, and where kids are usually encouraged to dress up as their favourite book characters. The problem is, it's not always easy to put together a costume for your child’s favourite character. Especially if you’re short of time! To help[…]
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6 of the Best Sites to Sell Stuff On
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If you’re looking to earn a bit of extra cash, one of the easiest ways to do this is to sell things online. The question is, where should you set up shop? We’ve all probably heard of sites like eBay, which allow you to sell just about anything, but which are the best websites in[…]
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How To Read Your Monthly Payslip
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When you get your payslip each payday, are you, like the majority of us, guilty of just filing it away, never to look at it again? Or do you check what you’ve been paid, and then ignore the rest? While the finer details may not seem all that important, we all have a responsibility to[…]
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These Simple Figures Show The True Cost Of Running A Family
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Running a family is very expensive. Ensuring you’ve got enough to pay for the weekly essentials is a struggle, let alone splashing out on activities to keep the kids healthy and entertained. Trying to figure out where your money is going, and where you can cut back and save is difficult and makes quick payday[…]
Continue Reading2018 Budget Explained: What it means for you and your money
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The final 2018 budget has been delivered. As the UK leaves the EU, the Chancellor Philip Hammond will be preparing the country for a “new chapter”. Therefore the aim is to strengthen the economy while opposing the slowly reviving Labour opposition. A lot of promises and statements have been made. Here is what they will[…]
Continue ReadingHow Will Brexit Impact Us Financially?
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The Effect So Far There is a lot of debate about whether Brexit will damage our economy or improve it. In the two years since the referendum, economists estimate that the economy has taken a hit of around £30 billion a year. Businesses are also hesitant to invest British, as we don’t really know what’s[…]
Continue ReadingThe Average Brit Has 33 Tasks On Their Weekly To-Do List: This Should Be #1
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Research by the FCA has shown that the average UK adult has a colossal weekly To-Do list of 33 tasks. They found that 60% of us are feeling overwhelmed by these long lists of things to do and that three in four of us are planning to tick off these tasks over the upcoming bank holiday. Nearly a third[…]
Continue ReadingHow The UK 2017 Budget Will Affect You
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Today the UK government released their 2017 Budget. Chancellor Philip Hammond aka “Spreadsheet Phil” (due to his love of numbers) announced the government’s plans for future spending and taxes. Here’s how it will affect you. Housing Stamp duty on properties worth up to £300,000 is now abolished, which can help you get on the property[…]
Continue ReadingHousehold debt in the UK is spiralling
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Household debt in the UK has spiralled over the last few years. According to research from an accountancy firm PwC, the average figure of unsecured debt that an average household owes will be approximately £10,000 by the end of 2016. So what has caused this? Research shows that borrowing on credit cards, personal loans and[…]
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The Downside of Debt
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Taking out a loan is something most people have to do at some point in their lives. Borrowing can be a great way to finance a large purchase or tide you over for a time, but sometimes, debt can control you, rather you being in control of it. If your debts are unmanageable, then life[…]
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