Cars are expensive pieces of machinery so it should come as no surprise that actually hiring a car can also be a pricey experience. You’ll not only have to stump up for the daily rental costs of the car, as well as providing fuel, but in many cases you’ll also need to pay for… Read more
Getting Back to Zero: Be Money Conscious
Good morning everyone! Please help me welcome John and David A.K.A. the Debt Free Guys, who want to help you live a debt free life. Let me know if you would like to guest post on Savvy Scot! It’s the time of year when you wonder what happened to the excitement and motivation you had for your… Read more
Do you know Britain’s oldest companies?
The Telegraph had an interesting story a couple of weeks ago about Britain’s oldest companies. The main piece of news was the impending disappearance of the oldest registered company still in existence, Marine & General Mutual, as Scottish Friendly takes over the business. The takeover will double Scottish Friendly’s funds under management. Two fascinating facts… Read more
How Good Organisational Skills Can Help You Financially
Arrange your finances correctly and you never need worry about money again. The people that worry about money are the people that risk their money or the people that are not organised when it comes to finances. Planning and organisation go hand-in-hand The people that invest without planning and organisation are merely gambling. The people… Read more
How to be an energy shopper
If there is something we really want to avoid here at Savvy Scot, it is paying more thank you should for the same service. And utilities fall into that category. Did you know that you are probably paying £250+ too much, for the same electricity and gas service you would get from a cheaper provider?… Read more
Why my one piece of advice on getting started with investing is meetinvest
A couple of weeks back, I stumbled upon an article on The Telegraph that featured a fintech start-up that helps ordinary people ‘invest like Warren Buffett’ called meetinvest. Being the curious cat that I am (and how it could potentially benefit all of you, my dear readers), I’ve signed up on the platform and would… Read more
The First 24 Hours After Someone Steals Your Debit Card
The first 24 hours after someone steals your debit card can determine how much money you keep and how much you lose. Follow this guide during the first day after the crime to protect yourself and your bank account. Call the Bank First Sometimes, you discover debit card theft because the bank calls you about… Read more
Getting the best from your ISA allowance
If you’re looking for an effective way to save for a brighter future, an ISA is a generally a great starting point. ISAs, or Individual Savings Accounts, can help you reach your long-term financial goals quicker than a standard savings account with your high street bank because you don’t have to pay tax on any… Read more
Top Recommended Forex Trading Apps for Android
I discovered quite a few years ago that Forex trading is a great way to earn profits on the market and invest some money wisely. With the internet being available on smartphones, there is even more incentive to trade in forex, as doing so is hassle-free. If you are looking for an app that facilitates… Read more
Starting a business – Why financial advice matters
Everybody knows that setting up your own business involves a lot of hard work. If you’re passionate about your chosen industry, you may relish the challenge of applying your skills to make sure your new company thrives. However, when it comes to the complex financial and administrative decisions that are essential to starting any serious… Read more
Is right now the best time to get your first time buyer mortgage?
Once you finally make it onto the property ladder, you complete a life goal. And you deject the anxiety that comes with ‘wishing for what could be’. It’s tough, before that first step. You feel the days tick away. Your colleagues share their housewarming photos on Facebook. And you become all too aware of how… Read more
Flow launches money saving boiler
The Flow boiler looks like a game-changing product – a boiler that generates electricity. And Flow has created two innovative deals to encourage take up. Both deals effectively allow you to avoid the cost of a new boiler by providing a guaranteed reduction in your home energy bills that exceeds the cost of the Flow boiler. … Read more