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 […]
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 […]
Why You Should Be Checking Top Cashback Before You Make Any Purchase
How would you like to save money more or less every time you make a purchase online? Sounds good, right? Well, there is a way and it’s called Top Cashback. If you haven’t already heard of Top Cashback, this post explains what it is, how it works and most importantly, how you could be saving when […]
Top 5 Bestselling Personal Finance eBooks on Amazon
A good book can be worth its weight in gold, especially if it’s related to personal finance! Whether you’re trying to get out of debt, start investing or just manage your money like a pro, it’s always worth looking to a financial expert or two to make sure you’re heading in the right direction. There are […]
5 Money Saving Challenges You Can Start Today
Today’s post has been brought to you by Tyler Philbrook, who is a regular contributor here on the blog. If you’ve been thinking about setting aside some savings, why not have a go at one of these money saving challenges? Read on for the details! You know the importance of saving money. Commonly, people expect […]