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The Savvy Scot

Personal finance and lifestyle blog

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Top steps to buying a home

By Pauline

If you are a first time buyer, getting on the property ladder can be a daunting tasks. Yes, property prices have gone up in the past few years, but mortgage rates are quite low, which is good news for you. 30 years ago, the Bank of England’s rate rose to 15% (!), now it sits… Read more

Filed Under: Investing

Buying a house? Understand the types of mortgages

By Pauline

There are many types of mortgages to choose from out there. And as with anything, choice can be overwhelming. Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life. And picking the right mortgage is very important. Why? Because it can greatly impact the amount of money you will have… Read more

Filed Under: Investing

How much are you saving for retirement? And a Wealthsimple UK review

By Pauline

  When I tell people I am going to live until age 93, it makes them laugh. Why 93? Well, with the average life expectancy in the high 80s, I thought my low risk lifestyle would buy me a few more years. My grandparents are 88 and 90 and going strong. They drive, climb stairs… Read more

Filed Under: Investing

Books to Help Invest in Future

By Pauline

Books to Help Invest in Future. Investing doesn't have to be complicated. “Smarter Investing” teaches you how to work smarter instead of harder. Follow the rules contained within to help you become successful with investing.

What if there was a place that held the answers to all of your investing questions? What if I told you that place exists? That place is right in your home and available to you now in the form of these books. Add these books to your financial library and every question you have about… Read more

Filed Under: Investing Tagged With: investing, investment

When It’s Ok to Invest Instead of Paying Off Debt

By Pauline

Paying off debt is good, but you can get yourself in financial trouble if you put every penny toward debt instead of saving for emergencies or investing for the future.

  This is a guest post from Kayla on behalf of ListenMoneyMatters.com. Kayla is a personal finance blogger in her mid-20s who loves to write about money topics of all kinds. Let me know if you would like to guest post on Savvy Scot! When you have some debt to pay off, but you also know you… Read more

Filed Under: Investing, Personal Finance Tagged With: investment, pay off debt

How to Find a Good Income Property

By savvyscot

How to Find a Good Income Property

Many millionaires it seem earn their wealth through real estate. While you may not have Donald Trump’s money, you can still get in on the action. If you only have a few thousand, but want to get into real estate, getting a mortgage is a touch out of reach. But you could invest in Real… Read more

Filed Under: Investing Tagged With: good income property, income property

How to get mortgage free faster

By Pauline

mortgage free faster

This post was written in collaboration with the Bank of Scotland One thing we strive for day in and day out at The Savvy Scot is to help you save money. And often, we find out readers forget about the big pictures. Sure, it is great to stop buying clothes for a month, it may… Read more

Filed Under: Investing Tagged With: get mortgage, mortgage

How to Get a House Ready to Sell

By savvyscot

Ready to Sell

  Whatever your reason, you have a house to sell. It doesn’t matter for what occasion, this guide will help you get through the process. The following are the many things to consider:   Repair   You’ve probably seen those home renovation shows. What often happens is some sucker sells their house for way under… Read more

Filed Under: Investing, Personal Finance Tagged With: House, house for sale, sell a house

What to Know Before Investing

By savvyscot

Before Investing

  Many people think investing is some risky game that’s foolish to play. Some people are scared of any talk about investing in the stock market. Some people think it takes great skill to invest in the stock market. Some people invest but they do so poorly. This blog post will tell you everything you… Read more

Filed Under: Investing Tagged With: investing, investment, knowledge in investing, what is investing

Is your house disaster proof?

By Pauline

house disaster proof

  There is a reason why the saying goes “home, sweet home”.  It is one of our most personal belongings and the place that keeps us safe. The mere fact that we sleep in our home totally vulnerable is enough proof that we think it to be the safest place imaginable. Sometimes natural calamity can… Read more

Filed Under: Investing, Personal Finance Tagged With: House, house disaster proof, natural disaster

How to Prepare Yourself for a Possible 2016 Economic Crisis  

By Pauline

Economic Crisis

  Economy experts have already made their predictions. We are already seeing a decline in the main stock market indexes, a stumbling Chinese Economy, a $30 oil price, and the list goes on. According to Peter Schiff, one of the few economists  that predicted the 2008-2009 crisis, we are headed towards another one – which… Read more

Filed Under: Investing, Personal Finance Tagged With: Economic Crisis

9 Secret Tips to Attract Home Buyers

By Pauline

Attract Home Buyers

  Attracting home buyers during is the first step in the home selling process. Being the first step, it is fundamental to attract as many buyers as possible in order to increase the chances of a successful sale. What you are about to read are 9 secret tips – almost no one knows about –… Read more

Filed Under: Investing, Personal Finance Tagged With: home buyers, tips, tips for home buyers

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