By Patrick Foot, financial markets writer for IG As 2014 – which many are dubbing the ‘year of the IPO’ – rolls on, more and more technical terminology surrounding major market floats is appearing in news articles, blogs and reports. One such term is ‘grey market’, which many outlets tend to use to produce a… Read more
Blog income report, August 2014
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Making a first budget as a college graduate
Congratulations, you made it into the world with a fresh degree and a first job! Now the bank of Mum and Dad stops paying for your expenses and you are wondering how much you should budget for things? let’s break it down. Housing and bills With a new job, you are probably considering… Read more
For A Few Dollars Less — Visiting Florence on a Budget
If you want to experience a city that will melt your heart in moments, you should visit Florence. The capital of the Tuscany region is one of Italy’s most beautiful cities, the ideal destination for art and culture lovers all without breaking the bank. If you know where to look, on Florence city breaks… Read more
My #thriftyfamily money saving tip: negotiate your bills!
Today, I have teamed up with Scottish Friendly to share a quick money saving tip as part of the #thriftyfamily, enjoy! I do it every year, like clockwork. One month before my utility or broadband contract expires, I shop around for a better deal. Then I call my current provider and see if they… Read more
Only 2 days left! BIG anniversary £300/$500 cash or iPad mini 64gb giveaway
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