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The Savvy Scot

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Have a student loan debt? Consider debt consolidation

By Pauline

  Imagesource.com Rising inflation has affected all aspects of our daily lives, from higher mortgage rates to a rise in the cost of living. Unfortunately it has also lead to rise in areas like education, which many believe should be free. The cost factor has made it very difficult for students to receive top quality… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: borrow, college, consolidation, credit, credit card, debt, loan, Money, student, student loan, study, uni

How to Save Money for Your Wedding Party

By Pauline

  There comes a time in all of our lives when it seems like everybody we know is getting married. And if you are a balanced, connected individual who enjoys many friendships, you may be called upon to appear in a lineup of other cherished groomsdudes or bridesfolk. For a stacked wedding season, appearing in… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: casino, credit, loan, Money, party, planning, save, travel, Wedding

Luxury Gaming Gadgets: The Must Haves

By Pauline

    In today’s day and age we’re blessed with some of the greatest gadgets of all time. We’ve the iPhone, the George Foreman grill, the Segway. And then there are those that have touched down in the world of gaming. There’s no doubt that last year and into 2014 has been a breakthrough period… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: bet, gadgets, gaming, online, poker

Insolvency declines in Scotland

By Pauline

We often talk about debt management around here, and how your debt should be your number one target to crush before you tackle any other financial goals. Well good news, people having to resort to bankruptcy have declined lately, showing a more responsible approach to debt and better financial management. Protected trust deeds are available to… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: Bankruptcy, credit, Credit cards, debt, Insolvency, loans, mortgage, trust deed

Are Binary Options Legal in the USA – Definitive Guide

By Pauline

Binary options are a hotly debated topic these days. The United States is at this moment the largest binary options trading market on the globe. This is despite the fact that most of the companies that accept the registration of USA binary options traders are not respecting US laws. Since this topic is so popular… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: binary, Binary Trading, invest, options, put, stock, trading

4 Challenges You Face If You Have Bad Credit

By Pauline

If you are one of the many people who suffer from bad credit then this article probably won’t surprise you. Still it’s important to note the many extra challenges you will have when you have a bad credit history as opposed to people who have average or excellent credit. First, you will have to pay… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: bad credit, bank, borrow, credit score, interest rate, loan, Money, mortgage

TODDLER DAMAGE PREVENTION TIPS FIT FOR A ROYAL HOUSEHOLD

By Pauline

As Prince George turns one (22nd July), the world is inundated with images of a beautiful calm and well behaved little prince. But mums and dads know too well that behind closed doors, every toddler can wreak Royal havoc, especially in the home. In fact, damage by animals and children are a common cause of… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: babies, budget, damage, household, Insurance, insure, parents, prevention, tips, toddler

The high cost of being disorganized

By savvyscot

I was driving home from work today when it occurred to me how expensive being disorganized can be. How much money could we collectively save by tightening the belt and being a little more responsible?! Let me break this into three categories:   Being Disorganized with Meals Groceries are undoubtedly one of the biggest expenses… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: Being Disorganized Costs A Fortune, Disorganized, Disorganized costs cash, flight, Holidays, hotel, management, plan, time, travel

10 Things That Changed the World this Decade

By savvyscot

Changed the World

Look around you. How many things do you see that didn’t exist ten years ago? A 3D LED television? Smartphones? Digital Books? MP3 players? High-powered games consoles…. The list goes on. While I can’t help but be curious about what our homes may look like ten years from now, I wonder how many of these… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: 10 technology improvements, 10 things that change the world, ten improvements, ten things can't live without, ten things that change the world

Building Wealth Isn’t About How Much Money You Make

By Pauline

When you see the biggest house on the block, or someone driving a flashy sports car, what’s your first thought? Do you think that the owner of the house or the car is wealthy? Or how about the time that you caught a glimpse of your boss’ pay stub? Just a few quick calculations and… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: compare, fortune, Money, net worth, rich, wealth, wealthy

Help to Buy: did you know about Mortgage Guarantees and Equity Loans?

By Pauline

Many people are struggling to see how they might ever take that first step onto the property ladder, or move their growing family into a bigger home. With house prices rising, the government’s Help to Buy scheme aims to bridge the gap between a bullish property market and buyers who have been outpaced by the… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: deposit, government, help to buy, House, mortgage, property, scheme, UK

7 Tips for Finding the Best Personal Loan for Your Circumstances

By Pauline

Taking out a personal loan is a fantastic way of getting your hands on the money you need to purchase one of life’s more expensive treats. Whether you have your eyes on a new car or you want to realise a lifelong dream to travel the world, this type of credit facility gives you flexibility,… Read more

Filed Under: Money, Personal Finance Tagged With: borrow, cash, credit, credit card, debt, lending, loan, Money, peer to peer

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