Hope you all had a very Happy and Merry Christmas! Is it time to rest, stay warm and eat the leftovers, or time to go shopping_ I remember the first time I was in the UK for Christmas. The pound was at an all time low and I had invited my friends over from… Read more
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Merry Christmas!
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a lovely time with your loved ones. What a year it has been, and I am looking forward to sharing more with you in 2014. In the meanwhile, enjoy the best of The Savvy Scot for 2013! 7 extreme sports for the cheap… Read more
Cheap winter days out around London
I don’t know about you, but winter makes me want to curl up in bed with a book and a mug of hot chocolate. However, it is still a nice time to enjoy the city, and whether you live there or are just passing by, I’d like to share a few of my favorite… Read more
Salisbury – Anything but Plain
As we have passed the autumnal equinox and are moving into the winter months towards the darkest days of the winter solstice – don’t fear that there isn’t anything to welcome a visitor to the northern hemisphere. In England, one particular area of significance with regard to these times of year and historical celebrations is… Read more
Savings Snakes and Ladders
I always LOVED snakes & ladders as a kid and today I have one in the form of a savings game! Infographic brought to you by Zopa!
The Basics of Spread Betting
Spread betting has been gaining popularity in recent years so if you’ve been hearing the term but are unsure of what it means exactly, read on to increase your knowledge and consider giving it a go. Whether you’re a financial novice or expert in the field, it’s always good to stay up to date with… Read more
The End of My Empty Pockets
As a newly emerging young professional in the workplace, I’ve had a great deal to learn about the work environment, what is expected of me that wasn’t stated in my interview, and how to manage the earnings that I’m getting now on a regular basis. I know that having a savings plan is important but… Read more
How can the High Street be Rejuvenated?
In recent months, sales on the High Street have fluctuated, due to the weather and various other factors, but in the long-term; what role will it play when it comes to the customer shopping experience? Businesses have had to change the way they operate in order to keep pace with modern technology and how… Read more
What Are The Key Benefits Of Opting For Laser Eye Surgery Ahead Of Using Glasses?
When you first discover you have eyesight troubles, your optician will recommend you wear either glasses or contact lenses. These are the most cost effective, easiest tools to correct the problem temporarily. Glasses are particularly popular as you simply put them on and can see clearly. There’s no fear of poking yourself in the eye,… Read more
Where to Create Your Corporation: Nevada or Delaware
If you have a brick-and-mortar business and are conducting business in a particular state, you have to register your business there. That means that the business has to file reports and pay taxes regardless of whether it was originally formed in that state or not. Generally, it makes no sense to form your corporation in… Read more
Think you know what your car’s worth? Don’t get a nasty shock…
Most of us worry about how much our car is costing us; fuel, insurance, tyres, servicing costs all mount up (and that’s without any unwelcome surprise repairs). This blog has written before about how driving at 50mph can cut your fuel consumption, and research earlier this year showed many of us have made a conscious… Read more
Managed Funds or Index Funds? INFOGRAPHIC
Long term readers of Savvyscot will know that I like to invest. In fact, all money that I have made from this blog to date has gone directly into the stock markets, in one form or another. When I first start out investing, I had to consider how I was going to do this. Given… Read more