Debt is a stressful and often hefty burden which many carry (often for far too long). People often struggle to find ways to pay debt off, especially with the many commitments which life demands. With this in mind, here are some simple yet innovative ways to help reduce your debt. Invest in Global Markets Spending […]
Great Ways to Save Tax Free
Without the benefit of a crystal ball, nobody knows what’s around the corner. That great job with a healthy salary could end next year. You might be diagnosed with a critical illness and be unable to work. Your expensive car could be stolen, or out of the blue you discover you’re expecting twins. The point […]
4 Tips For Handling Finances in Your Marriage
Historically, households have only had one income and this was a role fulfilled by men. Women in the workforce is unquestionably a positive development of the past century, but two income households face their own challenges. With two incomes, handling money in your marriage is more complicated than ever. According to surveys, money is the […]
Medicine cost has risen much faster than house prices
If you’ve been unfortunate enough to have been ill recently you’ll know it’s not a particularly cheap business. Each item prescribed by the NHS costs £8.40 – unless you have an exemption. Clearly it’s worth paying that to improve your health but a series of stats show how the price of this has risen faster […]
Life Insurance – It’s Not Just About You
All of us are introduced to life insurance at some point in our lives. Whether we know someone who has taken out a policy, whether we’ve benefited from a plan directly as a result of the passing of a loved one or even if we’ve simply seen one of the many advertisements on TV. Whilst […]
Which Utility Bill do Brits Find Most Difficult to Pay?
We all know the feeling of a hefty utility bill through the postbox. A cold snap or the kid’s new console can send you reeling at the end of the month. Prepaid Mastercard provider icount recently conducted a survey into utility bills to find out what people were struggling with. A third of Brits struggle […]
Tips for Saving Money on Everyday Living Costs at College
It costs a fortune to go to college, especially if you elect to enroll at a college out of state. You could save a ton of money by applying for a course at your local community college, but if you have your heart set on a specific master of public health degree at prestigious university […]
Simple Guide to Saving Money on Your Baby’s First Year
Having a baby will put the family finances under pressure. This wonderful occasion should be a time of joy, but the new expenses can also cause unnecessary stress if you aren’t smart with your spending. To help you ensure budgeting won’t ruin the joy, below are tips for getting through your baby’s first year without […]
Travel Money for Cheaper Traveling
One growing industry that is becoming popular in the United Kingdom is a service that is called the “Travel Money Providers Industry.” What this service does is that it allows the consumer who knows they will be traveling abroad to order currency in advance and essentially, achieve better rates. What this service also allows is […]
Holiday Budgeting… Are you ready?
Today’s post is brought to you by the popular personal finance and budgeting application Squirrel, who is here to help you with all of your holiday budgeting needs! Let’s get serious about our holiday budgets. The holiday season is a favourite for many. I know it is for me! Once fall hits, I start counting […]