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 […]
Savings
6 Really Obvious Ways To Save Money
We hate to be the ones to say it, but now probably really is a good time to start watching your pennies in readiness for Christmas. We know it’s in December but for those who are paid monthly it’s 4 or 5 pay packets away (depending on exactly when you get paid). Looked at from […]
Don’t Let Your Christmas Debts Hang Around
Christmas comes but once a year. Sadly its financial effects can be felt for a lot longer. Ideally Christmas should be paid for out of a budget you can afford. This could be through savings you make throughout the year. In reality however it is very easy to overspend at Christmas. If the children have […]
Beware of These Optional Extras Costing You Money
In an ideal world, buyers and sellers would work together to reach a deal with which both were happy. In the real world this does sometimes happen. Sadly it also happens that sellers try to take buyers for as much as they can get. What is more they can use very underhand tricks to achieve […]
Escaping Debt For Good
There’s lots of good advice available on how to get out of debt. The reality though, is that getting out of debt can be a bit like dieting. Even though, ultimately, it can do you good, the process itself isn’t necessarily a whole lot of fun. Making it fun may be a bit too much […]