This post was written in collaboration with Opinion Outpost. We have talked about many ways to boost your income with side hustles here at The Savvy Scot, and today we have one more for you: paid surveys. Yes, there are companies that value your opinion and are ready to pay you to give it. With a… Read more
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Get control of your money with B
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank have just launched a new app called B to help you take control of your money. B is a current account and a savings account, B current and B Instant Savings, pooled together into a colourful app. With the launch of B, Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank shared some interesting statistics about… Read more
Are you ready to save money?
This post was written in collaboration with the Bank of Scotland Last week, we talked about how little amounts add up when you start saving, and how if you put these little amounts towards your mortgage every month, you can save thousands in interest, and shave years off your mortgage. Today, as we are entering… Read more
Are you saving enough for retirement?
This post was written in collaboration with Standard Life Savings. I read a pretty interesting article recently on USA Today. It is estimated that millenials will need between $1.8 and $2.5 million dollars(around £1.3 to £1.7 million) to generate the equivalent of a $40,000 annual income in today’s dollar once they retire. That is just… Read more
Women and Investing – Taking charge of the decisions
Research from The Share Centre has found that women are increasingly taking charge of financial decisions, especially when it comes to investing. The data revealed that: • 60% of women investors take the lead in their household when it comes to making ISA decisions • A quarter of women investors deal on behalf of a… Read more
How to earn extra cash by becoming a part-time delivery driver
One ingenious way to earn extra cash in your spare time is to become a part-time delivery driver. If you enjoy driving, have an outgoing personality and a clean driving licence, then this is absolutely perfect for you. All you really need is a phone, a vehicle and insurance. Below are some key pointers on… Read more
House for Sale: Buy a Used House
Whether it is the first time you are going to look at a used house found on DDProperty, or just another time in the long string of hunting for a home, buying a house is a very fun exercise. The reason that home shopping can be so fun is because every single house is unique…. Read more
Break up with Your Boardroom and Collaborate Online
The year is 2016 and it’s the height of the information age. Therefore, if you’re still restricting yourself to in-person meetings in the boardroom, you’re wasting both time and money. You can do everything from keep your workforce global to cutting back on travel costs with online meetings. What’s even better is the multitude of… Read more
Buying Property in the UK: A No-Surprise Financial Timeline
Buying a property can be a stressful process for anyone, especially if it is your first time. Here is a guide to the stages of buying so that you know what to expect, which will help to make the move less stressful. Find Out How Much You Can Afford The first thing you will… Read more
4 ways to improve your financial responsibility
Financial responsibility is one of the toughest things about becoming an adult. Learning to manage money isn’t something anyone masters overnight. In fact, being financially responsible is an evolving practice which you’re never finished with, no matter how old you are. When your finances are in shambles, however, or you don’t even know how much… Read more
How to invest with robo advisors
Robo advisors are the new thing when it comes to investing. Simply put, robo advisors are automated investment management software. Unlike actively managed funds, they are using algorithms to help you choose how to allocate your funds when you invest. Robo advisors take away the emotional part of investing, so they can be better than… Read more
Five Top Ways to Build Your Credit Back Up
Your credit score may just be the most important thing for maintaining your financial health. The number impacts your ability to receive home loans, car loans, credit cards and just about anything that involves loanable funds. The better the credit score you have, the less money you will pay in interest on any type of… Read more