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2 September 2019
Credit cards work in the same way as debit cards but the money doesn’t come directly out of your bank account. Instead, you’re allocated a set amount of funds within your credit card account - known as your credit line - which you can spend as you wish.
29 August 2019
There are currently three credit reference agencies in the UK - TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. All three use various methods to calculate your credit score, meaning there isn’t a universal credit score.
27 August 2019
The date you start repaying your student loan and how you’ll have to pay depends on which repayment plan you’re on and the interest rate. The amount you repay changes in April every year and you’ll also stop repaying if your income drops below a certain amount.
23 August 2019
Payday loans are short-term loans designed to help people until their next payday. The money is paid directly into your bank account and you repay the money in full with charges and interest at the end of the month.
21 August 2019
Personal loans can be taken out for any number of things, be it a wedding, new car or home improvements. There are lots of different rates on offer, and before you apply it’s worth taking a look at your finances to see how much taking a loan out will cost you, and how long it’ll take before you can pay it back. Here are five steps to finding the best personal loan for you.
19 August 2019
If you’ve got a car and it needs a repair, it can be extremely frustrating to be told that the cost of fixing it could amount to hundreds of pounds. But there are loads of things you can do to prevent problems arising in the first place, as well as others which can stop costly car maintenance fees from spiralling. Here are five…
16 August 2019
Moving to a new country is hard and things can be confusing unless you have help. That’s why we wanted to help you if you’ve recently moved to the UK. The list of do’s and don’ts could go on forever but here are some simple yet important things that you should try to avoid if you’re new to the UK as they could make life even more difficult for you.
14 August 2019
Keeping an eye on your credit score is part of modern life. If we want to borrow money, for example, to buy a house or a car, or even just to tide us over, we need a healthy credit score to do so.
12 August 2019
If you’re one of the growing number of people who want to ditch the 9-5 and start working from home, it’s likely you’ll want to know how to earn money and support yourself without getting out of your pyjamas.
9 August 2019
Though you might not like the idea of giving up meat, have you ever considered how much money you could save if you cut down or removed it completely? If not, we’ve gathered some facts and figures that may make you think twice.
7 August 2019
National Insurance (NI) is something which most people in the UK have to pay if they’re employed, along with income tax. But many people don’t even know what it is. Do you know where this hard-earned money of yours goes every month? If not here’s a simple guide.
5 August 2019
What is the difference between the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the National Living Wage (NLW)? The main difference is that the NMW is paid to under 25’s, whereas the National Living Wage is the agreed minimum rate paid for over 25’s.
2 August 2019
If you’re planning on selling your home or buying a new one, it’s important that you know what tricks are being used in the property market. Some of them are smart tactics which you may want to use yourself, but others need to be addressed with the buyers so you don’t get tricked into lowering the asking price of your home.
31 July 2019
If you’re looking for a way to earn money quickly, finding a ‘cash in hand’ job might be the best way of raising funds. But knowing where to find these jobs can be hard if you don’t know where to look. Here’s where to start…
29 July 2019
Statistics have shown that over £190,000 is lost to scammers in the UK every single day, with a third of that money being made by email and social media fraudsters. It’s a huge problem and one which is on the rise in the UK.
26 July 2019
Did you know that moving home is considered one of the hardest life changes you could ever make? And, unfortunately, there are some people out there who want to make it harder. This is because there’s a lot of money involved in the property market, and if you’re not careful, you could end up in a difficult situation where you end up being stung.