The age where traditional families with 2.4 children were dominant is now long gone, and little more than a foot-note in history. While there is a minority that would consider this to be an example of declining morality and the failure to embrace long-term commitment, however, it is more indicative of greater social freedom and […]
Excelling as a Landlord: 5 top tips to make landlording plain-sailing
With post-Brexit anxiety rife across the housing industry, landlords have been swept into a void of the unknown. Whilst this has been enough for some buy-to-let landlords to wave the white-flag, others are persevering through this uncertain period, taking extra cautionary practices in order to come out unscathed. This year saw landlords get stung by […]
10 Fun Ways to Earn Extra Money Working With Animals
If you have a fondness for furry creatures and you could do with making some extra cash, there are several jobs you can do part-time or in addition to your day job that involves working with animals. Many of these jobs below require little in the way of qualifications (though there are a few that do). Experience […]
Taking Control: 5 Steps for DIY Financial Planning Success
Make Extra Income as a Flea Market Flipper!
It’s no surprise that you can find a good bargain or two at a flea market or thrift store (car boot sale or charity shop). But did you know you could make some serious money by selling your thrifty finds on for a profit? This is exactly what Rob and Melissa do over at Flea Market […]
10 Frugal Hobbies That Will Actually Make Money
Today’s post is from regular contributor, Tyler Philbrook. Enjoy! Every day people search for ways to make money, yet they are unaware, or unsure how to make money with the hobbies they already do. Here are a list of 10 hobbies that won’t cost you much to start, but could make a nice amount of […]
How to Make Money from Etsy (When You’re Not a Crafter)
You may have already heard of Etsy as one of the world’s biggest online handmade marketplaces. It’s one of my favourite places to check out first if I’m buying gifts because most items on there are handmade and totally unique. Many a crafter makes a good income from Etsy already by selling the products they’ve lovingly created. But […]
The Time Value of Money Part 2
Today’s post is from Michael who blogs over at Stretch a Dime. You might remember Michael guest posting here a few weeks ago about the Time Value of Money. This is part 2 – an extract taken from Michael’s book. Get your calculators (or Excel spreadsheet) at the ready! Hope you find this post useful […]
Should You Invest While You’re Still in Debt?
Get a £100 Bonus When You Invest With Ratesetter
I’m fairly new to investing, but nevertheless I understand the need for a diversified portfolio. Put simply, by not putting all of your golden eggs into the same basket, you can help to balance out some of the risks that come with investing your hard earned cash. Peer to peer lending is one option to consider […]