One of the biggest expenses in life is purchasing a new car. Whether you are buying a brand new vehicle straight off the forecourt, or searching online to find the best deal available, buying a new car is an important decision. So when it comes to funding your new car, what are your plans? Part… Read more
Auto enrolment – the most frequently asked questions, answered.
Auto enrolment – the most frequently asked questions, answered. What is auto enrolment? Previously, many workers have missed out on the benefits of a pension because their employer either didn’t offer them a pension, or they didn’t choose to join up with the company’s pension scheme offering. A new law has come in to… Read more
Forex trading risks that can take a toll on your finances – Avoid them and be a savvy trader
The global forex market can any day brag about $4 trillion in average daily trading volume, which makes it the largest financial market in the entire world. The popularity of the forex market entices majority of the traders from all over the world, from the novices who are just learning about the ways of… Read more
9 Secret Tips to Attract Home Buyers
Attracting home buyers during is the first step in the home selling process. Being the first step, it is fundamental to attract as many buyers as possible in order to increase the chances of a successful sale. What you are about to read are 9 secret tips – almost no one knows about –… Read more
Talk Money Now Questions Generates the Conversation
Society has programmed us to think that talking about money is so taboo. We purchase expensive cars, big houses, updated electronics, and designer clothing to present as if we have money and that is fine, if affordable. But the moment we are asked the price tag of the new phone, the mortgage payment or our… Read more
6 Personal Finance Myths Debunked
The power of the majority always rules. The following 6 myths are considered as true by most people – just ask your neighbor about any of them and you’ll see. It is time to debunk them one by one and give you the real truth about the matter. Many have fall under false premises… Read more
Glasgow Market Outlook
House prices in Scotland have grown at twice the rate of south of the Border, adding £45 a day to the value of the average home. Fresh figures show that the country’s property market surged in November on the back of strongest sales since 2007, with prices up by 13% compared to the year before…. Read more
A Quick Guide to making a Will
More than 15,000 Scottish estates dating back as far as 1978 have yet to be claimed because the owners failed to make a Will. Anyone who dies without a Will – known as dying intestate – and with no traceable relatives has their financial affairs handled by the Government Legal Department in England and Wales… Read more
17 Fun Ways to take Pictures while Travelling
Are you tired of taking selfies and boring pictures? It’s time to level up your photography skills! Last summer, when we went on holidays, I looked online for new tips on how to take different style of pictures. Even if you don’t have an expensive camera like DSLR or Go Pro, you can use your… Read more
10 Ways to Build an Emergency Fund
Financial advisors state that having an emergency fund equivalent to at least 3 months’ worth of your expenses is necessary for your financial stability. With it, you will have financial support if something unplanned happens. In order to build your own emergency fund you need to either reduce expenses or increase earnings. The next 10… Read more
How to Deal with Wage Arrestments in Scotland for Council Tax Debt
Council tax debt is a growing problem in Scotland. If you’re one of the people struggling with council tax debt, you are far from alone. The number of people seeking help for council tax debt has risen over 350% in the past five years. The average amount owed has also increased in that time to… Read more
Save money on your job search
When you’re out of a job, you are obviously in a hard financial place, and sure, you have to spend money to make money, but there are ways you can keep looking for a job on the cheap, and only invest in yourself or your appearance once you actually land a job. Here are a… Read more