17th May 2020
Everyone at some point in their life has thought about working for themselves. Being your own boss and not having to answer to anyone else, the ultimate sign of independence. So why don’t more of us make our business ideas reality? The simple answer for many is lack of funds and the uncertainty of job…
8th May 2020
Lockdown is a hard time for everyone, but one good thing about working remotely and non-essential outlets remaining closed is we’re saving money we’d have otherwise spent. The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) deemed this concept “forced savings”. They estimate that UK households normally allocate a quarter of their spending to things now unaccessible or…
2nd May 2020
Many of us are adapting to working from home instead of going to the office every day. Did you know that you can claim tax back on some things – and a home working allowance, too? There are so many ways you can save money working from home! Many employers are set to keep remote…
1st Apr 2020
Has coronavirus ruined your wedding plans? Hundreds of thousands of people tie the knot in the UK every year, and the vast majority plan them well in advance. This usually makes sense – it’s a big event after all! Unfortunately, no one last year could see the coronavirus pandemic coming, and if your wedding was…
13th Mar 2020
Wouldn’t it be amazing to make money being nosey? Well – you can. So it’s time to put your natural curiosity to use. To get you started, here’re five funky ways of topping up the piggy bank. Write to magazines Be a journalist Be a private eye Become a competitive-intelligence researcher Ask others how they…
13th Mar 2020
If you have loads of clutter that you’re dying to get rid of, then consider selling it on eBay. eBay makes it easy to get rid of unwanted items. But while it’s a great platform to make extra cash, it can be intimidating for first-time users. Here are 20 essential tips that you’ll need to…
10th Mar 2020
Thrive on a good workout? Then you could help others with their exercise regime if you become a personal trainer. There’s good money to be made out of it too. But, if you’re looking to exercise, but don’t want personal training, this article may be able to help. What’s involved? How do I qualify to become…
5th Mar 2020
Looking for easy ways to make money on the side? We’ve got lots of ways to make extra money online and offline. Some are easier than others but we’re always finding new ways so keep checking back! If you’re not already a subscriber, sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest updates…
4th Mar 2020
We can’t ignore the rise in coronavirus warnings this week. But what does self-isolation actually mean for you – and your finances – and how can you prepare for it? The Government predicts that, during a COVID-19 pandemic peak, as many as one fifth of the UK workforce will be sick at the same time….
4th Mar 2020
When you’re in debt, it can be tough to deal with creditors threatening to bankrupt you or send the bailiffs round. A lot of people turn to debt management companies just to ‘make the hassling people go away’. But why pay money to do something that you can do for free? Here’s the easy guide…
4th Mar 2020
Being on the receiving end of a massage is like being given a gift – especially an Indian head massage. The soothing, rhythmic strokes of a massage can heal, energise and relax the body almost immediately. Knowing how to use your hands in massage is a skill you can use to offer comfort to those…
1st Mar 2020
Buying new products can be fraught with choices. Aside from choosing which makes, prices or colours you want, you have to decide if you want the guarantees and warranties offered. So here’s our guide to the world of guarantees, warranties and your existing consumer rights if you buy a faulty product. What’s the difference between a guarantee,…
