Britain’s biggest taboo — politics? Religion? Sex? Or...money? Most of us have been brought up in a culture where mum’s the word when it comes to money. We keep our finances to ourselves, we avoid discussing our salaries at all costs, and we wouldn’t dare ask someone else how much they earned. That would just be rude. Lloyds has recently launched a nationwide campaign on the topic in a bid to get people talking about their finances, as it … [Read more...]
Matched Betting and the Elephant in the Room: Gambling Addiction
Matched betting can be a scary concept to those who have not tried it. Even if you’ve got your head around the core concept, it can still seem too good to be true and a potential gateway into something most people loathe – Gambling. This is one of, if not, the biggest elephants in the room when it comes to matched betting. It is also one that matched betting struggles to address. Not because there is any validity to the notion that matched … [Read more...]
How to Begin Moving Closer to Your Dream Career, without Spending A Lot Of Money
Image via Pixabay As kids, we all have lofty and enthusiastic dreams about the careers we will one day have – even though those dreams may be a little bit more fantastical than reality can offer at the time being. (There aren't many openings in the field of "flying around and having laser eyes" for example.) Somewhere down the line, though, many – and perhaps most – of us find ourselves doing work that doesn't fulfil us, and that we would … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways To Save Money Without Conventional Savings
It is far easier to spend all of your monthly income without considering how much you should be saving for future expenses. In fact, research has found that one third of UK adults have never thought about cutting back their spending and adding more into their savings. Fortunately, there are some simple ways of putting money away for a rainy day! Here are five great ways you can save money without using a traditional savings account. Do A … [Read more...]
Save Money Selling Your Car: Top Tips
For most people, your car is one of the most valuable assets you own. For this reason, it is really important that you manage to get as much of that value back when the time comes to sell. So, today, I want to take a look at some practical advice to help you make as much money as possible when selling your car! Sell Your Car Online The single best way to ensure that you get the most money when selling your car is to list your car online. While … [Read more...]
Making Your Online Business Seem Bigger Than It Is
The business world is something of a rigged game, or, at least, an unequal one. If you’re a small business, then you’re not just competing against companies of the same size, but companies who have vastly more resources and money than you do. And that’s not all -- because perception plays such a big role when it comes to people’s purchasing decisions, small companies, especially new companies, are even more disadvantaged. This is just one of many … [Read more...]
10 Ways to cut back on your spending and start saving money
When it comes to personal finance, most people struggle to reduce expenditures and increasing savings due to a lack of discipline. As a result, a large percentage of the American working class is caught up in debts, most of which could be avoided with the right types of strategies. Whether you are a high-income earner or you just make enough money to survive, saving that extra coin can make a lot of difference. However, as you might have noticed, … [Read more...]
How to Budget & Plan When Your Pay Is Variable
More people used to have “9-to-5s,” or full-time jobs with steady pay and consistent hours, than they do now. But we’ve seen the rise of the gig economy—a labor market full of freelance and short-term work as opposed to full-time positions and careers. Workers increasingly find themselves piecing together work from different sources rather than working for one company consistently over the long term. And while there are certainly upsides to added … [Read more...]
7 Tips To Build An Emergency Fund FAST With Plum
Life is too unpredictable. There are emergency bills, cars that need fixing, or worse: unemployment. Having an emergency fund set aside from your usual savings can give you peace of mind. You need to set aside some funds from your weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly salary to help cover any large, unexpected expenses. If you have an emergency fund set aside, this will help you avoid borrowing. You won’t need to rely on using your credit card, … [Read more...]
Starting a Family: 9 Essential Components of a Child-Friendly Home
Children can be a difficult lot. They’re always looking for items to play with and their energy means they’ll also be running around the home all the time. Combine these two habits and it becomes difficult to maintain a safe, clutter-free home while at the same time keeping the kids happy. Or, can you? The following are nine simple tips to help you create the perfect child-friendly home for your kids. Choose rounded furniture The … [Read more...]
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