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The Savvy Scot

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Technology can help your personal finances

By savvyscot

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to sorting your finances is trying to understand and track all your income and outgoings. Most of us have multiple online portals: Perhaps a couple of banks, credit card companies, investment companies, energy companies, tv, broadband, mobile phones etc. This leads to dozens of credentials and a… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: budgeting software, how to track spending, money dashboard, spending spreadsheet, technology to track spending, Track spending, tracking spending, what is money dashboard

Should Short-Term Loans be a Last Resort?

By Sara

In this guide we’ll show you the pros and cons of taking out a short-term loan as well as alternatives.

Filed Under: Money

4 Financial Considerations Before Starting a Business

By Sara

Starting your own business is exciting. It’s a chance for you to pursue your passion while also making money. However, many small business owners may fail in the first year because they neglect to take proper financial steps before launching their businesses. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you’re… Read more

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3 Healthy Lifestyle Changes You Can Make Today

By Sara

So, you’ve made the decision to put more focus on your health and make some lifestyle changes that will have a beneficial impact on your overall wellness. Your first instinct may be to jump on the latest health craze trend and spend a bunch of unnecessary money that you might not really have to spend… Read more

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Should You Try IV Nutrition Therapy in 2022?

By Sara

This year, it’s time to finally take hold of your health and wellness. Many of us have been trying to eat healthier, become more mindful, and pay more attention to our bodies, especially during the two years of this pandemic. While there are many habits you can form at home, including cooking healthy meals, exercising,… Read more

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Have You Checked Your Credit Report Lately? Here’s Why You Should

By Sara

Whether you’re applying for a loan, renting an apartment or financing a new home, your credit report can have a big impact on your finances. But plenty of people don’t check their reports until they feel like they “need” to, and that can be a big problem. If you haven’t checked yours lately, you may… Read more

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How to Quickly Build Muscle Mass In Your Free Time

By Sara

Not everyone has enough time (or money) to dedicate their lives to muscle building. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be an activity that takes 100% of your time or funds. Contrary to popular belief, putting on muscle mass can be a part-time gig for many people. The key is finding the most efficient ways to… Read more

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6 Home Repairs to Do Yourself and When to Hire a Professional

By Sara

One of the most frustrating parts of owning a home is facing the responsibility of making repairs when things go wrong. Unlike renters, homeowners don’t have the luxury of calling a landlord to deal with the issue. Oftentimes, homeowners want to save money, so they choose to make repairs themselves. If done incorrectly, though, these… Read more

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Here Are 10 Ways to Be A Good Boss

By Sara

You want to create a great environment for your team so they can be successful, but where on earth do you start? Good bosses have realistic expectations of themselves and others. What the world needs now are more great bosses. Even if you’re not one yet, there’s always room to improve. Here are ten ways… Read more

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A guide to moving house: clearing out & setting up

By Pauline

Moving house is one of those life necessities. Its not always simple and it requires a fair bit of planning, but its a wonderful opportunity to refresh your style and make yourself a new home. One of the pleasure of moving house it making the most of the ‘‘out with the old, in with the… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: guide, Moving, Moving House

Three ways to slim down your wallet

By Pauline

I think you can tell a lot by looking at a person’s wallet. Like a watch, or how they dress, it is a very personal item, and a lot of very important things are inside, be it a credit card or a picture of a loved one. Mine is really bulky and for as much… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: wallet

Give Yourself the Gift of Good Credit

By Sara

From stocking stuffers to big family meals, the holidays bring plenty of opportunities for festivity, generosity and celebration … as well as overspending. More than 60% of Americans said they felt pressured to break their budget on gifts, travel, social gatherings and even donations in 2019 – and by January 2020, the average American had… Read more

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