Extra Security is Coming to Online Shopping
In the coming months, you're likely to start noticing that making certain transactions online takes longer than it used to, with added security steps asking you to prove your identity in new ways. This is because new regulations are forcing all banks to take more care...
Five Top Tips for Surviving the Job Hunt
These days a lot of people leave school and go straight into a hostile and competitive job market, whilst others find themselves out of work later in life and unsure how to land a new role. This means that it’s important to build up the skills and personal qualities...
Should You Consider a Personal Finance Course?
Sometimes it can feel like effective money management is one of those skills that you just have to be born with. Really, though, it's something that we all have to learn at one time or another – so if you haven't been lucky enough to get a good financial education at...
What Can I Buy Through My Business?
Because businesses pay tax on their profits, they can claim the tax back on things they have brought for business purposes. This can help you to save a lot of money if used properly but can also get you into some serious trouble if you abuse the system. We've all...
Did You Know That You Can Add Accounts from Other Banks to Your App?
If you bank with major financial institutions such as HSBC, Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest then you should now be able to get an overview of all your main accounts from one app. That's because these high street chains now allow you to add accounts from other...
NatWest to Trial Fingerprint Payments
Could scanning your fingerprint every time you go to make a contactless payment finally be the convenience and security combo that we've all been waiting for? Right now, contactless payment technology continues to grow in popularity for the sliver of time that it...
Instagram Victims Lose Out in ‘Get Rich Quick’ Scam
'Get rich quick' schemes are usually the preserve of wily TV chancers and big-screen con men, but that hasn't stopped Instagram users from losing on average almost £9,000 each in these types of scams. Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud reporting centre, has stated...
The Dangers Of Not Having An Accountant For Your Business
Whether you’re a small, medium, or large business you’ll have to deal with a large amount of invoices, receipts, and statements about money flow. You can end up overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork involved in keeping your finances in order. So, by hiring an...
5 Things to Do When You Get a Pay Rise
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 most of all that lovely...
Could You Benefit from a 100% Mortgage?
Getting a mortgage can often reduce monthly outgoings significantly when compared with paying monthly rent on a similar property. And unlike rent, the money you're paying is actually helping you to acquire a valuable asset. It's no wonder that climbing the housing...