by Steve | Jun 11, 2021 | Debt, Personal Finance
After a few months of repayments, any debt can start to feel like a burden that hangs above your bank account waiting to swipe away money. From mortgages to car loans and everything in between, it’s tempting to try and pay off your debts early and start putting...
by Steve | Sep 4, 2020 | Debt
Those in tough financial situations – whether due to Covid-19 or otherwise – have had a little extra breathing space over the past few months, while all evictions have been paused and debt-collectors have been told to stop their activity. From this week some of that...
by Steve | Feb 19, 2019 | Debt, Personal Finance, Saving Money
Congratulations! Getting a pay rise is an exciting moment, no matter what stage of career you’re in. But, while it’s tempting to go out, celebrate, and spend it all, there are a few things you’ll want to do to make sure you’re really making the...
by Steve | Oct 22, 2018 | Debt, Personal Finance
A loan shark is anybody who lends money without authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With the exception of friendly ‘loans that you might receive from family or other loved ones, its completely illegal to lend money without permission from...
by Steve | Sep 7, 2018 | Debt, Loans, News, Personal Finance
Short term loans: a dangerous financial product that prays on those in financial difficulty, or a useful tool for getting out of an unexpected financial scrape? You’ll probably have your own opinion on whether this type of financial product is ethical, but...
by Steve | Aug 17, 2018 | Debt, Personal Finance, Saving
Sleepless nights worrying about the state of your bank account? We get it… in fact, we’ve been there too! In fact, a survey by Pockit found that the average Brit spend 70 sleepless nights a year thinking about money matters… which begs the question, if...