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The Savvy Scot

Personal finance and lifestyle blog

3 Easy Ways to Save on Your Next Hotel Room

By Pauline

Traveling is an incredible way to broaden your horizons, open your mind — and unfortunately, drain your money. Yes, we’re talking about paying through the nose for a hotel room. Fortunately, you don’t have to brace for impact and wince as you hand over your credit card. Here are three easy ways to save money… Read more

Filed Under: Money

Get a Grip on Your Finances

By Pauline

Not everyone is a financial expert. We all still struggle with managing our finances. It’s not until you finally wake up and admit you’re awful at handling money that you start to become better at it. It’s never too late to learn about finances as there is no expiration date. Today, there are thousands of… Read more

Filed Under: Money

5 Ways to Prepare Your Business for Brexit and Uncertainty

By Pauline

Brexit looks imminent, and what it will mean specifically for businesses in the UK is uncertain at this point. There is no doubt however that there will be major upheaval that will impact nearly every business of any size selling their products and services in the country or to any other country in the EU…. Read more

Filed Under: Money

How to Budget your SME Without Trying

By Pauline

Many companies have a difficult time figuring out how much capital they need to get their business off the ground and to grow their businesses. This is obviously a big problem, and it needs to be addressed by any business owner in this position. Here are some tips to help you get a better understanding… Read more

Filed Under: Money

4 Cost-Effective Ways to Stay Fit

By Pauline

Staying active and healthy isn’t easy –– and for many –– it isn’t cheap either. Indeed, just signing up for a gym membership can cost as much as $500-$1,200 per year. And hiring a personal trainer to help you get through your exercises may cost double that! Of course, it’s important to look after your… Read more

Filed Under: Money

4 Tips to Get a High Paying Job & Improve Your Financial Standing

By Pauline

Money means something different to everyone. Yet, at the end of the day, virtually all professionals care about their financial standing. It’s why high paying jobs are always in such demand. For all of the trouble that money causes, everyone still needs it. Of course, getting a high paying job isn’t easy. It requires plenty… Read more

Filed Under: Money

Everything You Need to Know About Guaranteed Approval Loans

By Pauline

About 1/3 of Americans have a credit score of 601 or lower — meaning that bad credit scores are much more common than you might think.  A poor credit score can make it difficult for you to get approved for a credit card, impact your employment opportunities, and of course, make getting approved for a loan a serious… Read more

Filed Under: Money

5 Things that Banks Don’t Want You to Know

By Pauline

Judging by their television commercials, websites and other marketing tools, banks aren’t just our pals: they’re the best friends we’ve ever had, and will ever hope to have. Basically, Shakespeare got it wrong: instead of comparing our beloved to a summer’s day, we should compare them to a bank (during any season of the year)…. Read more

Filed Under: Money

Top steps to buying a home

By Pauline

If you are a first time buyer, getting on the property ladder can be a daunting tasks. Yes, property prices have gone up in the past few years, but mortgage rates are quite low, which is good news for you. 30 years ago, the Bank of England’s rate rose to 15% (!), now it sits… Read more

Filed Under: Investing

Buying a house? Understand the types of mortgages

By Pauline

There are many types of mortgages to choose from out there. And as with anything, choice can be overwhelming. Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life. And picking the right mortgage is very important. Why? Because it can greatly impact the amount of money you will have… Read more

Filed Under: Investing

Debunking 5 Myths About Minimalism

By Pauline

In today’s world characterized by rampant, hyperactive, and obsessive consumerism — and the stress and dread of paying for the previous purchases or getting the next ones — dialing things down and adopting a simpler, gentler minimalist lifestyle can seem quite attractive. Or at least, saner. However, while there is plenty of excellent information on… Read more

Filed Under: Money

KartaGold Coing (KBC): A New Cryptocurrency That Brings Gold Back Into Forefront of Currency Market

By Pauline

Gold used to be the de facto money. Today, due to the difficulty in using it as cash, gold has been relegated to the commodity class. It still has value that rises and falls due to market forces, but have you ever tried to use gold to pay for your order at Home Depot? Gold… Read more

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