Have you entered our BIG £300/$500 giveaway yet? only two more days to go! Savvy Scot is happy to join its sister sites Reach Financial Independence and Make Money Your Way for a HUGE giveaway, as RFI turns two and MMYW turns one! It has been a great year over at Make Money… Read more
New social media advertising guidelines for payday lenders
Following a raft of recent regulatory reforms and proposals, the Financial Conduct Authority has been cracking the whip once more, this time turning their attention towards the consumer credit industry’s use of social media to advertise their products. Much has changed since April 1, when the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) began its regulatory regime…. Read more
Have a student loan debt? Consider debt consolidation
Imagesource.com Rising inflation has affected all aspects of our daily lives, from higher mortgage rates to a rise in the cost of living. Unfortunately it has also lead to rise in areas like education, which many believe should be free. The cost factor has made it very difficult for students to receive top quality… Read more
How to Save Money for Your Wedding Party
There comes a time in all of our lives when it seems like everybody we know is getting married. And if you are a balanced, connected individual who enjoys many friendships, you may be called upon to appear in a lineup of other cherished groomsdudes or bridesfolk. For a stacked wedding season, appearing in… Read more
Check out our side hustle ideas!
In case you didn’t know, I have another blog called Make Money Your Way where I talk about all the different ways one can make money (legally!). We have covered a lot of ground, with posts such as Renting your house on AirBnb Making money as an artist Make money with cleaning services Make money… Read more
£16/$25 Airbnb coupon, save money for your summer holiday
To register on Airbnb and claim your £16/$25 Airbnb coupon, click here. This Airbnb coupon is valid all through 2014, so enjoy! Summer is here, and you know how hard it can get sometimes to find an affordable accommodation for the holidays. Peak season, the school year is over, prices soar. Airbnb offers you the… Read more
Luxury Gaming Gadgets: The Must Haves
In today’s day and age we’re blessed with some of the greatest gadgets of all time. We’ve the iPhone, the George Foreman grill, the Segway. And then there are those that have touched down in the world of gaming. There’s no doubt that last year and into 2014 has been a breakthrough period… Read more
Insolvency declines in Scotland
We often talk about debt management around here, and how your debt should be your number one target to crush before you tackle any other financial goals. Well good news, people having to resort to bankruptcy have declined lately, showing a more responsible approach to debt and better financial management. Protected trust deeds are available to… Read more
Are Binary Options Legal in the USA – Definitive Guide
Binary options are a hotly debated topic these days. The United States is at this moment the largest binary options trading market on the globe. This is despite the fact that most of the companies that accept the registration of USA binary options traders are not respecting US laws. Since this topic is so popular… Read more
Three Ways to Save Money When You Start a Business
Although the global recession has pretty much subsided and many nations are feeling more prosperous compared even with a single year ago, if you’re looking to start a business, you’re not out of the woods yet. Although there has been an increase in the profitability of most businesses – particularly those in the services… Read more
Would you have roommates as a family?
I read an article on The Atlantic about two married couples getting a house together in D.C. so they could split the mortgage and other household duties “for the next few decades hopefully”. While I have lived with roommates for most of my college years and the first few years as a professional, I always… Read more
My bank is awesome
I rarely sing the praises of anything, let alone a bank, but I have to say, Santander, you rock. I already talked around here about their 123 bank account that gives you a 3% interest rate if you keep a balance of over £2,000 ($3,000) on your current account, allowing you to forget about moving… Read more