Your Guide to Holidaying After Brexit
It won't come as news to you that Britain will soon have left the European Union – but what you might not realise is the impact that this could have on any European holidays that you have planned. Since negotiations are still ongoing, it's impossible to say exactly...
Four Places to Get Free Financial Advice
We often make the point that, although financial blogs like this one can give you some very helpful information, they shouldn’t be used in situations where you need expert financial advice. It’s important that financial advice comes from somebody who is able to assess...
Strong Customer Authentication Delayed
As of September 14th, new rules will come into effect meaning that payments made online will require additional authentication from the customer. Winning no prizes for creative titles, this is called Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), and it has been on the cards...
Free and legal alternatives for your favourite subscription service
When you’re looking for ways to trim your budget, every penny counts and although the subscription fees for your favourite media services may seem like small monthly costs, they can quickly add up over the course of the year. But if you cut Netflix & Spotify from...
Uk Facebook Users Can Now Report Scam Ads
At the start of the year, financial guru Martin Lewis made a lot of noise about dangerous financial scams appearing on Facebook, after he became aware of fake adverts using his name and image to try and lend credibility to their cons. Although he started his campaign...
Is It a Good Idea to Get Your Cash Before Payday?
One of the latest hot financial trends is for employers to offer their workers the option of getting paid early. The concept is pretty straightforward: on any given day, you have the ability to withdraw a certain percentage of the amount you've already earned that...
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...