Once you finally make it onto the property ladder, you complete a life goal. And you deject the anxiety that comes with ‘wishing for what could be’. It’s tough, before that first step. You feel the days tick away. Your colleagues share their housewarming photos on Facebook. And you become all too aware of how… Read more
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Flow launches money saving boiler
The Flow boiler looks like a game-changing product – a boiler that generates electricity. And Flow has created two innovative deals to encourage take up. Both deals effectively allow you to avoid the cost of a new boiler by providing a guaranteed reduction in your home energy bills that exceeds the cost of the Flow boiler. … Read more
Making Money from Smartphones
I have always wanted to be an Entrepreneur. A bit like this guy: For those of you who can’t watch the video, this guy is a 12 year old app developer. Quite remarkable that he asked for a developer kit for a present instead of a typical 12-year old’s choice of video games. That said,… Read more
Choosing a charity to support? Take on board what your customers think…
Recent research has cast a light on what the public thinks about charities – from pay and transparency through to the perception of political campaigning. What can businesses learn from this when selecting a charity to support? Why get involved? Assuming it’s done in the right way, all parties can gain from corporate charitable involvement…. Read more
Greyhound ownership: is it worth a punt?
The anticipation before the big day, the thrill of the race, the presentation, the winner’s enclosure… Many a keen punter has at least looked into what it takes to get involved in racing as an owner. The answer, as a glance over a Tattersalls list soon demonstrates, is generally spare cash – and plenty of… Read more
Finding your perfect financial match
With online dating, the whole world of dating has changed drastically. Now in just a few clicks, you can decide if the person is worth another minute of your time, or just give up on what could potentially have been a great relationship had you met face to face. I am no expert in online… Read more
Real estate crowdfunding, the hassle free property investment
If there are two things we like here at The Savvy Scot, it is real estate and alternative investments. Remember that time when we talked about two couples taking a mortgage together to get a bigger house? Well today I would like to review another alternative way to invest in real estate: crowdfunding. Yes, just… Read more
The Top 10 Celebrities We’d All Love To Go Yachting With In 2015
Meet the world’s top ten celebrity yacht companions for 2015… These are the celebrities to be seen with now; the ones you’ve been dying to be seen with, network with to take your business idea to the next level, which will make for the best selfies to make your friends jealous, and just have the… Read more
Make money blogging for extra income?
Before you make money, you will need to spend a little money to set up your blog. Hosting generally costs around £50 per year, and you will have to add another £10 a year for your domain registration. Be careful about that one, you want an easy domain name people will remember, probably a .com… Read more
Best Personal Finance Apps
Keeping track of your finances can be a lot easier if you have an app to refer to while you’re on the go. Personal finance apps can log your spending and savings, allow you to access vouchers to save money while you’re out and about, record your debt status and even document meter readings… Read more
Eating Well and Saving? Yes, it’s Possible!
Eating well is important not just for our taste buds, but also for our health. Being sick is not just a bad feeling, but it also costs a lot, so it’s better to be avoided. Eating healthy can put a serious dent in our monthly budget, though, as fresh fruits and vegetables are quite costly,… Read more
Don’t Panic: It’s Tax Season
Have you taken a good look at your financial goals for the year? In less than three months, Americans will face one of their most dreaded dates of the year: Tax Day. While some are eager to get their taxes completed because they’re expecting a refund, others will worry about the amount of income tax… Read more