Author: Jennie

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 20 or so years, you’ll no doubt be aware of how fast technology is moving, how reliant we are on our laptops, phones and tablets and also how the traditional document creation and note taking method of pen and paper is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Sure, there is still a need for it in some cases, but picking up a pen and filling something in or taking notes on a traditional notepad is rare. Laptops and phones win out in the note taking stakes with some people…

As most of my readers will know, I’m all for giving to charity and I know a lot of my readership also regularly donate to various UK charities also. In fact, charitable donations is something that my friends and I frequently discuss and I know there has been a lot of talk of it in the comment sections of my blog too. It’s a subject we feel passionate about and for the most part we want to help where we can. One thing I think everyone would agree on however is that there needs to be more transparency. We’ve all…

There comes a time in all our lives where making ends meet simply proves too difficult and we need a little help. There are many reasons and scenarios as to why this happens. Some things are planned, some things are completely unexpected, but regardless of your reasoning and personal situation, the sources you turn to will ultimately be the same. In short, you need to know what your options are should the situation arise which is what we’ll endeavor to cover today. This article is by no means a complete guide, there are literally hundreds of ways to generate money…

The causes of debt aren’t solely limited to huge credit card bills or overspending. A big change in your life could turn everything upside down financially, leading to debt problems and financial instability later down the line. With this in mind, let’s take a look at what could potentially get you into debt and how to prevent this: Death of a loved one Funeral costs and legal fees can tip a bank balance over the edge, especially if your loved one has not left a Will to cover these costs and you are the only family member or friend able…

Abolishing debt can be a slow process, and can take a few courses of treatment before you eliminate the bug altogether! Here are 5 of our top debt-busting tips to help you on your way to debt-free life. 1. Self-audit The best way to begin is to take stock of where you stand. This means auditing yourself and your budget. Begin by determining what your monthly debt repayments should be, what interest you are paying on loans, and therefore prioritising which need to be repaid first. For a detailed budgeting start, check out this guide to budgeting from the Money…