Fostering a child is an incredibly rewarding and selfless act, but it also comes with various complications and costs. So, can you afford to foster a child? We explore this question, here…
In the UK, there is an estimated shortage of around 8,000 foster carers. This means that many children in care are unable to find suitable homes where they can grow up safely and recover from any...
There is no denying the importance of appointing a will executor, but who should you choose? Read on to find out our top tips...
There are many options as to who your executor can be, so it might seem confusing to choose people for your own will. Thinking carefully about who to appoint as your will executor will help to reduce executor misconduct through mismanagement, fraud or...
We all want to be financially responsible, but when it comes to actually making changes in order to do that, we find it nearly impossible.
You might vow to yourself that you won’t eat takeout ever again or never go out with your friends. But then your friend might want to eat some Chinese, and your buddies might want you to come to a bar to hang out, and your vows go down the drain...
The size of the gig economy has more than doubled since 2016, thanks largely to an influx of workers who are looking to create part-time and secondary streams of income.
In fact, some 48% of gig workers in the UK also have a full-time job , with people looking to optimise their earning potential at a time when the cost of living crisis and rampant inflation continues to rage...
For some people having a car or van for their business is essential and there are so many benefits to being self-employed. However, many people who are self-employed struggle to get approved for finance! Whether you’re a builder, delivery driver or dog walker, there are ways in which you can increase your chances of getting approved. You can finance your next van or car without having to...
Brits love a bit of gambling. According to recent statistics, 47% of people in the UK have wagered money in some way in the last 4 weeks, with the National Lottery being the most popular type of gambling. This is followed by remote betting, which includes sports betting, online bingo, and casino games, where Brits have spent £3.1 billion between April and September 2020.
Most people are often eager to get their first credit card and spend the money without thinking much about the interests these cards attract, not until they have to make repayments. While the first repayment may not seem like a big deal, it's until you start noticing your balance getting lower and lower and the interest that it hits you. Paying for your credit card can be a hustle, especially...
With the sector having achieved its strongest quarterly performance since 2018, there is no better time to take a look at a few interesting facts about bridging finance.
However well you think you know bridging loans , you may find at least a couple of the following facts and figures enlightening:
1. The sector’s total value now exceeds £7 billion
Things can get pretty confusing when it comes to our finances. If you’re a high earner, you may be thinking about how you can reduce your tax burden , how much you need to invest in your pension pot, and what is the best way to grow your wealth successfully (as just a few examples). When you’re earning a six-figure income, you should be consulting with a financial adviser to ensure you have a...
The festive season is expensive, to say the least. There are party dresses to buy and gifts to find throughout December. By the time January rolls around, many of us are left scrambling for spare funds. You can avoid the January blues this by year with a bit of budgeting. You can still have a magical Christmas and New Year – without a financial hangover in January.
