Personal Finance Basics: Drawing up Your Will
Every adult – and especially those with children – should consider taking the time to write their will. Even if you're young, healthy or don’t have much in terms of assets, the relatively small amount of time and money needed to write a will means that it’s probably...
Bailiffs Are Back, but Evictions Are Still on Notice
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...
Getting Started With Matched Betting
Matched betting sounds like gambling, but in reality, it's a much safer way to make a small amount of secondary income. You'll still be placing bets, however the system you use will ensure that your losses are covered regardless of the outcome. It won't bring in...
Planning the Perfect UK Holiday
Holidays abroad are looking a little less desirable this year, but that doesn't mean you can't get away from it all for a few days. A family vacation or romantic retreat can be just as fun and relaxing right here in the UK. You'll save money, get to explore new parts...
Using the Government Gateway to Understand Your Finances
From benefits to the state pension, a lot of us rely on the government for at least part of our income. There's also tax to think about: most of us are obliged to pay money back to the state. What you may not know is that the government has developed a handy online...
Split the Bill: How to Manage Money With Friends
Getting together with friends for a big event or a group purchase can be a great way to manage costs and do something as a community. Even with the best intentions, though, managing all of that money can become a bit of a pain. That's when you need to turn to a handy...
How Much Should You Be Spending On Food?
Budgeting for your weekly food shop is important, since it allows you to manage your income more effectively and avoid coming up short towards the end of the month. However it can be difficult to understand exactly how much you should be spending – particularly if...
Four Tips to Help Small Businesses Adapt to COVID-19
We've now been in lockdown for several weeks, and businesses across the country have had to close their doors or adapt to radically new ways of operating. It's likely to be a long time before things can return to the way they were, so it's time for entrepreneurs to...
How Personal Brand Affects Your Business
The recent news that Elon Musk managed to wipe $14billion from Tesla's value by tweeting a personal opinion that the share prices were 'too high' may not be hugely surprising – it's hardly the first time that eccentric social media activity from Tesla's founder has...
Access to Cash If You Can’t Leave the House
Thanks to the post office's decision to extend their 'Payout Now' cash access scheme, people who are currently housebound – whether because they are self-isolating or for any other reason – may be able to get access to cash. While the majority of transactions can be...