When it comes to gaming, there are now a multitude of devices on which players can experience their favourite titles. While this level of diversity is seen as a positive development, however, it can be a challenge for players to identify the best possible platform for playing specific games. This has arguably… Read more
The Vanishing Game by William Boyd
Land Rover is a classic worthy of the finest prose. By partnering with British writer William Boyd, the performance vehicle manufacturer brings his next book to the world in keeping with their foremost ideals. Ghanaian-born Boyd has always been a master of intrigue and suspense. His earliest works charted his heroes’ paths through his birthplace… Read more
The ins and outs of spread betting
It has been a long time since we have talked about investing in detail here on the Savvy Scot, and while we are generally trying to find ways to save money, we also like to investigate ways to earn more and to create more sources of income, especially when they are passive or almost… Read more
How much do you know about financial fundamentals? Take this US vs UK quiz!
If you read personal finance blogs like this one, you are probably way better about money than the average person. I am always amazed at how sometimes, I will talk to someone about simple money topics, like if they have a budget, if they carry a balance on their credit card, or if they… Read more
Financial Changes in the Face of the No Vote: Will Anything Actually Happen?
On the 18th September, Scotland voted to remain a part of Britain by a margin of 55.3%. Although there is a sense that Scotland should remain as it has been in recent years – married with England as Britain, there’s also a sense – even from staunch “No” voters – that things need to change…. Read more
Paying off your mortgage early is easier than you think
Five years, ago, I took out my very first mortgage and bought a three bed flat over the next thirty years. Interest rates were low, so I opted for an index tracker that hasn’t moved since. One of my favourite features about that mortgage is the ability to make small repayments whenever you feel like… Read more
Can Online Gaming help drive your income
While the online gaming sector may have drawn significant criticism over the course of the last decade, there is a sense that it’s time may finally have come. Already widely accepted and well-regulated in the UK market, there are also a rising number of U.S. states that are processing legislation to legalise online gambling sites…. Read more
How to Effectively Manage Your Credit Card
Welcome to the wonderful world of credit. It comes in many different shapes and forms, including; credit cards, loans and overdrafts. Each has their advantages. However, each are unique in how you manage them, ensuring that the credit that is borrowed is paid back, as per any agreement. Of course, each form of credit lending… Read more
Why is talking about money so taboo?
I have always been curious about money. How people earn it, save and spend it fascinates me. And yet, from an early age, I was told “we don’t talk about those things”. Like religion, past boyfriends and political orientation, money is a taboo for many people. And like any taboo, not talking about it may… Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Transferring Money Abroad
Transferring money abroad is something most of us will do at some point in our lives, whether you’re holidaying abroad, buying property overseas, retired expats, parents sending money to children on their travels, foreign workers in the UK sending money home to their families or UK based workers on foreign contracts, who are not paid… Read more
Play Fortune Finder to win a 10 grand investment
On Wednesday 12th November, crowdfunding network Money&Co. is launching a fantastic online treasure hunt. The £10,000 Fortune Finder competition will last for 10 days and feature six hunt games. Participants will have the chance to win an investment fortune of £10,000 and five prizes of £1,000, all of which are to be invested via the… Read more
Do I Need Income Protection Insurance or Accident, Sickness and Unemployment Insurance?
Usually, the name of an insurance product is all you’ll need to find out what it covers. There’s no room for confusion when one is shopping for buildings and contents insurance or life insurance, but there are two types of insurance which, at a glance, would seem to serve the same purpose. Both income protection… Read more