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Trimming Your Back to School Costs

Posted in - Money Saving Tips

The Back-to-School season is soon upon us, and shortly following is Christmas! It seems that as soon as the summer holidays begin, in no time the kids go back to school. Therefore, it’s important to get all the new year essentials quickly. That way you can keep the cost of new books, clothes and P.E[…]

Cook at Home… and Save Money!

Posted in - Save on Your Shop

If you are currently looking at ways to save more money, why not put an end to those takeaways and start cooking instead? Buying food in the supermarket is both cheap and fun, and you can even start a new health kick to boot! The best way to approach this lifestyle change is firstly to[…]

A City Break Weekend that Won’t Break the Bank

Posted in - Holidays and Events

There can be little doubt that a weekend away in a fun city is one of the best ways to relax, It also offers the opportunity to recharge those batteries. The great news is that nowadays, you can do this for far less than you might think. Here we look at some tips that can[…]

Overdrafts more expensive than payday loans, says Which?

Posted in - Payday Loans

Which? recently conducted a study into the cost of borrowing, looking at the different rates should an individual need to borrow £100 over 28 days. Originally written By Brian Milligan (Personal Finance reporter) on 8 July 2016 at the BBC. Borrowing money on an unarranged overdraft from your bank can be more expensive than taking[…]

4 Killer Budgeting Tips

Posted in - Budgeting Tips

Before you can really save money, you need to learn how to control your spending. Here at My Financial Broker we know all about both of these vital life skills. We love to offer tips and advice to our customers, so here we’ll show you four excellent tips that will help you to set a[…]

No Payday Loan? No Problem

Posted in - Payday Loan Alternatives

A payday loan is a highly popular means of procuring money for a short period of time. With varying levels of proof required by different loan companies, and the generally small amounts being dealt with, payday loans are seen as a quick, easy way of getting money when you need it. However, the payday loan […]

Why You Should Think Carefully Before Applying for a Payday Loan

Posted in - Payday Loans

Getting a payday loan can seem incredibly tempting You get fast money: immediate cash to splash out on whatever you want. But there is a reason that payday loans get the bad press that they do. It is extremely easy to get caught out with loans of this type, and you could end up in serious[…]

Household debt in the UK is spiralling

Posted in - UK Finances

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[…]

Efforts Made by Financial Ombudsman for Borrowers of Short Term Loans

Posted in - Benefits of Short Term lending

Short term loans in the UK have, historically, been the domain of the loan shark. However, since the financial crash in 2008 these loans have become a common, more legitimate, feature in the UK. Often known as Pay-Day loans, they offer a short-term solution to a financial situation many people find themselves in when they cannot meet[…]

Your Finances Under Your Own Control with Help of Short Term Loans

Posted in - Benefits of Short Term lending

Financial situations are as unique as the people who find themselves in them. Harmful financial trends like an increase in the cost of housing and stagnate wages mean that consumers have increasing financial pressures. They may choose to get through a tight spot with assistance of short loans. Money, especially the exchange of money, can […]