Looking to make your next real estate investment? If you don’t own a house yet, you’re missing out. Being a homeowner means you get a sense of security and belongingness that cannot be found anywhere else. It is a valuable investment made for the future and is a smart way to build wealth. If you own a house, you will be more community-oriented, save tax and also provide stability to your family. ...
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Christmas on a budget: Money saving tips for Christmas
Yesterday, I noticed that it's just three months until Christmas, so if you haven't started your preparations yet, now is a good point to start thinking about gifts, decorations, entertaining and the Christmas food shop. Those three months might not seem like a long time but if you want to/have to celebrate Christmas on a budget, there are still a couple things you can do to save money. Some of ...
Investment tips for parents from Moneyfarm and Which?
As soon as you fall pregnant, you start thinking about your child's future. What will they look like? How will they be and how do you support them to achieve their dreams not only emotionally but also financially. Mortgage Advisors Moneyfarm know about the challenges parents face when saving for their children's future and have teamed up with Which? to create 'Once in a Lifetime', a series full ...
Why your teens should start thinking about their credit rating now
You think homework and their hobbies are all young people should think about? Think twice! Your children's late teenage years and early twenties don't only create a valuable foundation for their education and later career, they're also the years that see them making their first financial choices. And you want them to be smart ones, right? To help young people understand the impact of a bad credit ...
10 ways to save money on groceries (Printable seasonal fruit and veg)
You know I love a good money saving tip, so when the lovely people behind the #CNUKFrugalFoodie campaign got in touch to see if I wanted to get involved, I instantly thought that I could share my top 10 ways to save money on groceries with you. We all have to eat and drink, so this is something that can help each and every one of you save money that can go towards something else or into your ...
How to improve your credit rating in 10 simple steps
Whenever you apply for a mortgage, loan or something as small as a mobile phone contract, companies will run a credit check on you. This allows them to generate your credit score and judge how likely you are to repay your debt. The better your credit score, the higher the chances of you being accepted for the financial product of your choice but, of course, there are also loans for people with ...