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...
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 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...
Companies Issue COVID-19 Scam Warnings
Businesses have been raising the alarm bells about scammers taking advantage of the COVID-19 outbreak to try and fleece some money out of concerned members of the public. It is important to remain on the look out for fraud and other kinds of scam – particularly at...
Are Contactless Payments Truly the Future of Finance?
Contactless payments are becoming more and more commonplace across the UK. An article by ITV noted that last year about three-quarters of retail sales were made via cards or digital payment methods. With the ease and convenience that contactless payments offer, the...
Are You Eligible for a Non-Repayable Appliance Grant?
If you're struggling with debt, or your paycheque isn't meeting your monthly expenses, then there are probably a lot of different financial pressures competing for your attention. Bills, rent or mortgage payments, food for the table: these areas have to be your...