There’s a lot of plus points about being in paid employment and there’s a lot of plus points about self employment. It would be nice to say that which one you choose should be a matter of preference, but these days job-market forces mean that it can be a wise move to be at least […]
Finance
Financial Planning For The New Year
As another January rolls around, it’s time for the New Year’s resolutions list. This is therefore generally the time when there are articles full of helpful suggestions for resolutions you could make. In the real world, however, we generally know what resolutions we should make. In fact we often make them. The problem, however, tends […]
Resolutions To Avoid For Millennials
Everyone knows that New Year is a time for resolutions and hence it’s a time when the internet becomes filled with articles suggesting what resolutions you should make. In the spirit of being a little different, however, we thought we’d suggest a few resolutions to avoid – and why. Cut up the credit cards We’re […]
Autumn Statement
The chancellor has spoken and we now know where we stand, at least for the next 6 months (until the full budget). Possibly the most surprising news from this Autumn statement is that it was the last of its kind and next year’s Spring statement will likewise be the last ever. From now on the […]
Were Your Parents Right When They Told You to Budget Your Spending Better?
Budgeting is the skill of making sure that your pay lasts the whole month, ideally with a little left over. Nobody ever said it was necessarily going to be easy, let alone fun, but it’s essential for peace of mind. Here are five signs that you may need to work on your budgeting and why […]
Service Industry Puts Recession Fears To Bed
The Markit/CIPS purchasing managers’ index (PMI) is a monthly survey which is eagerly watched by those with an interest in the financial health of UK PLC. This month, the August data for the crucial service sector showed healthy growth. A trampoline or a dead-cat bounce? As Harold Wilson is said to have remarked, a week […]