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Practical pointers to help batten down the hatches against spiralling energy costs

The last two years has created the perfect storm for cost-of-living problems across the UK and it’s speculated that things could get worse by April. As many households struggle to reach the first payday since before Christmas, we explore the measures households can take now to help make things more manageable.

New research shows that lower income households in the UK may have to...

Best car finance for low credit scores

Car finance is a great way to help spread the cost of owning your next car! Finance agreements allow you to split the cost of your chosen car into affordable monthly payments. More consumers than ever are choosing to get their next car on finance, but is car finance accessible for everyone? Having a low credit score can reduce your chances of being accepted for car finance, but not all hope...

Can You Afford to Foster a Child? Finances to Bear in Mind...

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...

Who Should You Appoint as Your Will Executor?

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...

How to Become a Saving Expert Without Changing Your Lifestyle

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...

How to successfully create a secondary income

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...

How to get a vehicle on finance when you’re self-employed?

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...

How to maximize your money when paying online slots

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.

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What to do if you can't pay your creditors

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...

Interesting Facts About Bridging Loans

Interesting Facts about Bridging Loans

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

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