Losing your job can be a traumatic event for a range of financial and personal reasons, but unfortunately, it’s becoming an ever more common event in light of the economic shocks surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic. While there’s often nothing you can do if your company just isn’t in a position to keep you employed, that […]
Moving house can be a stressful and expensive process – there are always costs to consider when you decide to find yourself a new home. There will even be many hidden costs you might not have considered. It’s important to be aware of them, and to plan ahead, to ensure you have the funds necessary […]
Since the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced a reduction in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), the topic has dominated headlines for the past few weeks, seeing financial and property experts weighing in on the announcement. But what does it mean for the economy, the housing market, and for you? We’ve broken down some of the key […]
Payday loan companies have long been criticised for offering extortionately high interest rates to their customers – often people that are struggling to get by from month to month. Since the increasing backlash and complaints against these companies began a few years ago, a number of them have fallen casualty and collapsed into administration – […]
Organising your finances gives you peace of mind, no matter how much or how little cash you have. Creating a monthly budget is one of the simplest ways to take control of your finances and get the most out of your income. It’s a valuable exercise in understanding how money works and – importantly – […]
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has affected the pockets of almost everyone in the UK. Since the initial lockdown measures were announced in March of this year, entire sections of the economy have either been curtailed or shut down entirely, inevitably signalling a significant economic shock that has been felt across the world. By extension, many […]
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