by Steve | Jan 14, 2019 | Personal Finance, Tools & Apps
Tired of your traditional high street bank? It could be time to sign up to one of Britain’s challenger banks. There are plenty of them about, with more likely on their way, with some of the more famous including Monzo, Starling, and Metro. There are many...
by Steve | Dec 17, 2018 | Personal Finance, Saving
Unleash the party poppers and raise a toast: the new year is almost upon us! But if you’re using the last few weeks of December decadence as an excuse for putting off some good financial habits then, well, you might be missing a trick. Picking up a few healthy...
by Steve | Nov 30, 2018 | Personal Finance, Saving
You’ve probably heard the phrase Make Do and Mend, an old-fashioned phrase that urged British citizens to help the country save money by trying to make the best of the things that they already had. It was designed to inspire a feeling of frugality – the idea...
by Steve | Nov 9, 2018 | Personal Finance
This could be great news for people who are already overpaying for their energy costs – but does it mean that you’ll automatically save? It all comes down to the size of your household and the energy use in your home… and you could still save more by switching...
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...