UK households have built up over a staggering £190 billion of savings after being cooped up at home since the start of the pandemic.
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ONLINE PENSION SCAMS ARE ON THE RISE.
More than two thirds of savers believe that they would be able to spot a pension scam if they saw one.
Starting your own business: mistakes to avoid
Starting the journey as a business owner can be an exciting and rewarding experience, however, it is important to avoid money management mistakes and learn how to take calculated risks that will benefit your company. With a sizable number of new businesses failing within their first year, it’s important to learn from past entrepreneurs’ mistakes to avoid them yourself in the future.
ISAs
It seems fair to suggest that everyone would like to put aside a bit of extra money when they can, and an ISA could be a smart way to do so. With the extra positive that they come with tax free interest, ISAs can be an efficient way of making your money work for you.
Back to School
Summer is finally drawing to a close, and parents all-round the UK are probably breathing a secret sigh of relief for the return of a routine and no more desperate attempts for entertainment without breaking the bank. The holidays can be pricey, not only with the various activities, but with preparing for the new school year. We’ve explored a few ways you could save yourself a few pennies at this time of year.
Bank of Mum and Dad
The reality for many young adults nowadays is that they can’t leave home without The Bank of Mum & Dad.
Flying the Nest
Becoming a university student involves a lot of life changes. Not only are you learning a whole new subject, making new friends and getting used to a new city, but you also need to start learning how to pay bills and how to find the money to have fun! We have pulled together a quick guide to ease you in to living independently.
Money Talk: No Longer Taboo
Talking about money and personal finances is perhaps one of the most classic British taboos*. As the saying goes: “There are two things you never talk about in life: money and politics”.
Millennials vs Baby Boomers
Imagine being stuck in a world where you can’t ever grow up. A Peter Pan fantasy for many, but instead of the giddy fun of magical fairies and swash-buckling pirates, many millennials nowadays are finding living the fairy tale is more frustrating than dream-like.
